1. Good Counsel (5-1) Last ranked: 1
The Olney private school was idle before beginning WCAC play.
Next: Friday vs. Gonzaga, 7 p.m.
2. DeMatha (5-1) LR: 2
The Stags opened WCAC play with a 27-3 win at Gonzaga.
Next: Friday vs. Bishop McNamara, 7 p.m.
3. St. John’s (5-2) LR: 3
The reigning WCAC champion returned to league play with a 34-13 win over Bishop McNamara.
Next: Oct. 22 vs. DeMatha, 2 p.m.
8. Gonzaga (4-3) LR: 7
The D.C. private school’s WCAC slate began with a 27-3 loss to DeMatha.
Next: Friday at Good Counsel, 7 p.m.
14. Archbishop Carroll (5-2) LR: 15
The Lions opened WCAC Metro division play with a 42-14 win over Bishop Ireton.
Next: Saturday at Bishop O’Connell, 2 p.m.
15. Theodore Roosevelt (5-1) LR: 14
The Rough Riders held off Dunbar’s late rally for a 29-26 victory.
Next: Saturday vs. Ballou, 2 p.m.
17. Georgetown Prep (4-1) LR: 17
The reigning Interstate Athletic Conference champion capped nonconference play with a 20-14 win over Benedictine.
Next: Friday vs. St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes, 7 p.m.
Complete rankings here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/10/10/football-top-20-flowers-battlefield-rise-after-key-overtime-wins/