Football Top 20: Shake-up high in the ranks as DeMatha vaults to No. 1

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1. DeMatha (1-0)
It was a convincing start for the Stags, who began with a 35-7 win against top-100 national opponent Springfield (Ohio).
Last ranked: 6; Next: Friday vs. St. Michael the Archangel, 7 p.m.

4. Good Counsel (0-1)
The Falcons fell from their perch after struggling in the second half against St. Edward (Ohio).
LR: 1; Next: Friday vs. Jones (Fla.), 7 p.m.

6. St. John’s (0-1)
The Cadets were on the wrong side of a 45-20 shellacking against Florida heavyweight American Heritage.
LR: 2; Next: Saturday vs. Theodore Roosevelt, 2 p.m.

10. Friendship Collegiate (1-0)
A 70-yard run by Damarjae Jones lifted the Knights to a 19-6 win over Dunbar. Up next: the top team in America last year.
LR: 11; Next: Friday at St. John Bosco (Calif.), 7 p.m.

11. Gonzaga (1-0)
The Eagles, looking to contend again in the WCAC, vault up a couple of spots with a 35-7 win over Archbishop Carroll.
LR: 13; Next: Friday vs. Calvert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

17. Episcopal (0-0)
The Maroon will travel to Pottstown, Pa., for its season opener.
LR: 17; Next: Saturday at Hill School (Pa.), 2 p.m.

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