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right1top10.99%1. left1top21.15%dematha (2012 record: 9-3 Final 2012 ranking: No. 9) left1top67.86%The Stags are overflowing with talent. They feature nine returning defensive starters and more than 10 FBS recruits, providing the tools necessary to reclaim the WCAC title and reestablish themselves as the area's top team. right1top10.99%2. left1top21.15%Good counsel (11-1, No. 1) left1top67.86%Despite heavy losses to graduation, DL Jesse Aniebonam, OL Sam Mustipher and the Falcons are poised to contend for their fifth straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title and fifth consecutive No. 1 ranking in The Post top 20. right1top10.99%3. lefttop21.15%STONE BRIDGE (14-1, No. 5) lefttop67.86%The Bulldogs boast one of their deepest teams yet. RB Sterling Dailey and WR D'Ante Yarborough stand to benefit from an offensive line filled with size and experience. right1top10.99%4. lefttop21.15%QUINCE ORCHARD (12-2, No. 6) lefttop67.86%The Cougars look to make their third straight Maryland 4A state title appearance and welcome RB transfer Kevin Joppy (Seneca Valley) and DT transfer Adam McLean (Avalon). right1top10.99%5. lefttop21.15%CENTREVILLE (8-4, NR) lefttop67.86%The Wildcats return nine starters on each side of the ball, including two-way playmaker RB/DB A.J. Turner, WR/DB Charles Tutt and powerful senior DL Chad Wiggins. right1top10.99%6. lefttop21.15%WISE (14-0, No. 2) lefttop67.86%All-Met Coach of the Year DaLawn Parrish returns top players in DB Marcus Allen and TE Micah Till to the defending Maryland 4A state champs. right1top10.99%7. lefttop21.15%BRIAR WOODS (15-0, No. 3) lefttop67.86%The Falcons could be poised for another state title run if standout QB Trace McSorley (2,548 passing yards, 33 touchdowns) connects with junior Brandon Polk and the team can find a productive option at RB. right1top10.99%8. lefttop21.15%RIVER HILL (14-0, No. 4) lefttop67.86%The Hawks have won the Maryland 3A state championship four times in the past six years and boast an experienced defensive line including all-county DL Logan Kirby. right1top10.99%9. lefttop21.15%FRIENDSHIP COLLEGIATE (8-3, NR) lefttop67.86%The Knights play one of the area's toughest schedules but have the talent to repeat as DCSAA champs with RB Jonathan Haden and blue-chip DB recruit Jalen Tabor. right1top10.99%10. lefttop21.15%GONZAGA (8-3, No. 18) lefttop67.86%Gonzaga is primed to make a run for the WCAC championship behind RB Robbie Walker, who can do damage in the backfield and the slot, and Miles Taylor, who anchors the secondary. left1top10.99%11. lefttop21.15%LAKE BRADDOCK (8-3, NR) lefttop67.86%Expectations are high for the Bruins, who feature senior dual-threat QB Caleb Henderson (2,888 total yards last year) and a reliable target in junior WR A.J. Alexander (75 catches). left1top10.99%12. lefttop21.15%HYLTON(10-3, No. 11) lefttop67.86%The Bulldogs return QB Travon McMillian and seven starting defenders from a team that tore through the Northwest Region in 2012. Junior OL transfer Matthew Burrell Jr. is one to watch. left1top10.99%13. lefttop21.15%DOUGLASS (12-2, No. 8) lefttop67.86%The Eagles must replace several offensive weapons but are still a contender, thanks to a strong defensive corps and returning sophomore QB Devin Butler. left1top10.99%14. lefttop21.15%WESTFIELD(12-1, No. 10) lefttop67.86%Coming off their second straight 12-win season, the Bulldogs will be anchored by an athletic defensive unit and explosive senior RB Tyler Thrasher-Walker. left1top10.99%15. lefttop21.15%DAMASCUS(10-1, No. 12) lefttop67.86%The Swarmin' Hornets must replace two running backs who combined for more than 1,000 yards, but they return a dangerous duo with QB Chase Williams and highly touted WR Jalen Christian. left1top10.99%16. lefttop21.15%BATTLEFIELD(8-4, NR) lefttop67.86%The Bobcats are dealing with unknown quantities at QB and across the board on offense but return veteran OT Josh Lackey. Friday's season opener at Woodbridge will be a key test. left1top10.99%17. lefttop21.15%YORKTOWN(12-1, No. 13) lefttop67.86%All-Met RB/DB M.J. Stewart and senior QB Will Roebuck return to lead a team that has won 12 games in each of the last two seasons but lost six defensive starters. left1top10.99%18. lefttop21.15%ATHOLTON(10-2, NR) lefttop67.86%First-year Coach John Swigart won't have Luke Casey returning to lead as signal-caller, but he added a trio of talented transfers at wide receiver to complement senior RB Isaac Murray. left1top10.99%19. lefttop21.15%STONEWALL JACKSON(9-2, NR) lefttop67.86%The Raiders won nine straight games to open 2012 but went one-and-done in the postseason with a 31-30 loss to Colonial Forge. Senior QB Greg Stroman will lead the Raiders' high-speed attack. left1top10.99%20. lefttop21.15%HUNTINGTOWN (12-2, No. 7) lefttop67.86%The Hurricanes reached the 3A final last year where they led in the first half before eventually falling to repeat champion River Hill. RB Arnez Bowens and LB Austin Kline return. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
