Final National Prep Football Poll - 2012

^National Prep Football Poll – Final=

^By Jamie DeMoney=

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The National Prep Football Poll is compiled by Jamie DeMoney of XOS Digital with input from sportswriters, experts, and coaches. The national Top 25 and regional Top 10's follow with final won-loss-tie records:

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#1. River Ridge, La., Curtis (14-0-0), 25^th state title; 44-point average win margin

#2. Concord, Calif., De La Salle (15-0-0), four consecutive Open Division state championships

#3. Katy, Texas (16-0-0), scored 829 points; 5A/II state crown is seventh title in school history

#4. Wexford, Pa., North Allegheny (16-0-0), second 4A crown in three years

#5. Norcross, Ga. (15-0-0), won first Class AAAAAA title

#6. Bellevue, Wash. (14-0-0), fifth consecutive state crown; 10^th in 12 years

#7. Matthews, N.C., Butler (15-0-0), third 4AA championship in four seasons

#8. Allen, Texas (15-1-0), won Class 5A/I title

#9. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University (12-0-0), 3A state championship is school's first

#10. Hoover, Ala. (15-0-0), seven state titles since 2000
#11. Metairie, La., Archbishop Rummel (14-0-0), earned first 5A state crown

#12. Miami, Washington (13-1-0), first state championship since 2007

#13. New Orleans, Karr (14-0-0), 4A state champ; first title since 1993

#14. Nashville, Tenn., Ensworth (13-0-0), third straight II-AA state crown

#15. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas (13-2-0), fourth state title in six years

#16. Miami, Central (12-2-0), won 6A state crown

#17. DeSoto, Texas (14-1-0), lone loss to No. 8 Allen; averaged 48 ppg.

#18. Las Vegas, Bishop Gorman (13-1-0), four Class 4A titles in a row; 3-1 vs. non-Nevada foes

#19. Corona, Calif., Centennial (14-2-0), Southern California regional champ

#20. Harbor City, Calif., Narbonne (14-1-0), L.A. City Section titlist

#21. Cincinnati, Moeller (12-3-0), first state title since 1997

#22. Greenwood, S.C. (15-0-0), Class 4A/II champion

#23. Sammamish, Wash., Skyline (14-0-0), fourth Class 4A crown in five seasons

#24. Louisville, Ky., Trinity (13-1-0), 10^th state title in 12 years

#25. Indianapolis, Lawrence Central (15-0-0), 5A state crown is school’s first

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^Northeast=

#1. Wexford, Pa., North Allegheny, 16-0-0

#2. Erie, Pa., Cathedral Prep, 15-0-0

#3. Montvale, N.J., St. Joseph Regional, 10-2-0

#4. Paramus, N.J., Paramus Catholic, 10-2-0

#5. Madison, Conn., Hand, 13-0-0

#6. Coatesville, Pa., 13-3-0

#7. Wyomissing, Pa., 16-0-0

#8. Wyndmoor, Pa., La Salle, 12-2-0

#9. Elizabeth, N.J., 11-0-0

#10. Endwell, N.Y., Maine-Endwell, 13-0-0

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^East Coast=

#1. Matthews, N.C. Butler, 15-0-0

#2. Greenwood, S.C., 15-0-0

#3. Norfolk, Va., Lake Taylor, 15-0-0

#4. Olney, Md., Good Counsel, 11-1-0

#5. Chesterfield, Va., Bird, 14-0-0

#6. Baltimore, Gilman, 9-2-0

#7. Upper Marlboro, Md., Wise, 14-0-0

#8. Ashburn, Va., Briar Woods, 15-0-0

#9. New Bern, N.C., 15-0-0

#10. Gaffney, S.C., 12-3-0

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^Southeast=

#1. River Ridge, La., Curtis, 14-0-0

#2. Norcross, Ga., 15-0-0

#3. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University, 12-0-0

#4. Hoover, Ala., 15-0-0

#5. Metairie, La., Archbishop Rummel, 14-0-0

#6. Miami, Washington, 13-1-0

#7. New Orleans, Karr, 14-0-0

#8. Nashville, Tenn., Ensworth, 13-0-0

#9. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas, 13-2-0

#10. Miami, Central, 12-2-0

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^Midwest=

#1. Cincinnati, Moeller, 12-3-0

#2. Louisville, Ky., Trinity, 13-1-0

#3. Indianapolis, Lawrence Central, 15-0-0

#4. Hartland, Wis., Arrowhead, 13-0-0

#5. Glen Ellyn, Ill., Glenbard West, 14-0-0

#6. Grand Rapids, Mich., Christian, 13-1-0

#7. Toledo, Ohio, Whitmer, 14-1-0

#8. Chicago, Mount Carmel, 13-1-0

#9. Detroit, Cass Tech, 12-2-0

#10. Pickerington, Ohio, North, 12-2-0

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^Midlands=

#1. Sandy, Utah, Jordan, 12-1-0

#2. Kirkwood, Mo., 13-0-0

#3. Blue Springs, Mo., 13-1-0

#4. Webb City, Mo., 15-0-0

#5. Ankeny, Iowa, 14-0-0

#6. Omaha, Neb., Millard North, 13-0-0

#7. Highlands Ranch, Colo., Valor Christian, 12-2-0

#8. Wichita, Kan., Bishop Carroll, 13-0-0

#9. Eden Prairie, Minn., 11-2-0

#10. Overland Park, Kan., Shawnee Mission West, 12-1-0

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^Southwest=

#1. Katy, Texas, 16-0-0

#2. Allen, Texas, 15-1-0

#3. DeSoto, Texas, 14-1-0

#4. Las Vegas, Bishop Gorman, 13-1-0

#5. Houston, Lamar, 15-1-0

#6. Southlake, Texas, Carroll, 12-2-0

#7. Jenks, Okla., 12-2-0

#8. Fayetteville, Ark., 10-3-0

#9. Chandler, Ariz., Hamilton, 12-2-0

#10. Bentonville, Ark., 13-1-0

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^West Coast=

#1. Concord, Calif., De La Salle, 15-0-0

#2. Bellevue, Wash., 14-0-0

#3. Corona, Calif., Centennial, 14-2-0

#4. Harbor City, Calif., Narbonne, 14-1-0

#5. Sammamish, Wash., Skyline, 14-0-0

#6. Kahuku, Hawaii, 12-0-0

#7. Eugene, Ore., Sheldon, 14-0-0

#8. Granite Bay, Calif., 13-3-0

#9. Long Beach, Calif., Poly, 12-4-0

#10. Murrieta, Calif., Vista Murrieta, 13-1-0

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FEATS OF THE WEEK: In 43 seasons leading the school founded by his father, River Ridge, La., John Curtis coach J.T. Curtis has won 25 state championships and over 500 games. Curtis, whose 520-54-6 record leaves him second on the all-time list for victories at any level of football, can now add a National Prep Poll title to an already sparkling resume. His Patriots finished the year 14-0-0 – the 13^th undefeated season in school history – and extended their winning streak to 28 games. They dominated opponents by a cumulative score of 677-60. Signature wins included a 33-3 rout of defending Florida 8A champion Tampa, Plant on Labor Day weekend and a 35-13 blowout of Shreveport, Evangel Christian in the 2A state championship game. Evangel Christian is the only other Louisiana school to win a Prep Poll title, finishing No. 1 in 1999 ... In addition to Curtis, the final Top 25 of the season includes three Louisiana teams. Class 5A champion Metairie, Archbishop Rummel is ranked No. 11 and 4A titlist New Orleans, Karr is No. 13. ... All 10 teams in the Southeast regional poll also appear in the final national rankings. The highest-rated team is John Curtis at No. 1 and the lowest is Miami, Central, which checks in at No. 16. ... A crowd of 48,379 – just shy of the record for a Texas championship game – was on hand at Cowboys Stadium Saturday night for the finale of the high school football season. In the Texas 5A/II championship, No. 3 Katy earned its seventh state title with a 35-24 win against Cedar Hill. Nebraska-bound running back Adam Taylor ran for 277 yards and five touchdowns. In the 5A/I final, No. 8 Allen knocked off previously unbeaten Houston, Lamar, 35-21. Sophomore quarterback Kyler Murray led Allen with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns. 

Past National Prep Poll champs, with records and coaches 

1987--Fontana, Calif. (14-0-0), Dick Bruich

1988--Prichard, Ala., Vigor (13-0-0), Harold Clark

1989--Odessa, Texas, Permian (16-0-0), Gary Gaines

1990--Aldine, Texas (15-0-0), Bill Smith

1991--Indianapolis, Ben Davis (14-0-0), Dick Dullaghan

1992--Valdosta, Ga. (14-0-0), Nick Hyder

1993--Cleveland, St. Ignatius (14-0-0), Chuck Kyle

1994--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (13-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

1995--Cleveland, St. Ignatius (14-0-0), Chuck Kyle

1996--Hampton, Va. (14-0-0), Mike Smith

1997--Hampton, Va. (13-0-0), Mike Smith

1998--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (12-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

1999--Shreveport, La., Evangel (15-0-0), Dennis Dunn

2000--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (13-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

2001--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (12-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

2002--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (13-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

2003--Concord, Calif., De La Salle (13-0-0), Bob Ladouceur

2004--Southlake, Texas, Carroll (16-0-0), Todd Dodge

2005--Southlake, Texas, Carroll (16-0-0), Todd Dodge

2006--Lakeland, Fla. (15-0-0), Bill Castle

2007--Cincinnati, St. Xavier (15-0-0), Steve Specht

2008--Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas (15-0-0), George Smith

2009--Ramsey, N.J., Don Bosco (12-0-0), Greg Toal

2010--Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas (15-0-0), George Smith

2011--Ramsey, N.J., Don Bosco (11-0-0), Greg Toal

2012--River Ridge, La., John Curtis (14-0-0), J.T. Curtis.

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NOTE: This is the 26th consecutive season for World Features Syndicate's National Prep Poll. It is the 13th straight year the National Prep Poll has been  compiled by Jamie DeMoney.

About the National Prep Poll: Compiled weekly weekly since 1987 and distributed by World Features Syndicate and the Associated Press, the National Prep Poll is the nation's second oldest weekly high school sports rankings. Doug Huff compiled the rankings from 1987 until 1999. Jamie DeMoney has compiled the poll since the start of the 1999 basketball season to the present.

The National Prep Poll is the only high school poll distributed to newspapers and Web sites around the United States by the Associated Press national wire service.

Among the criteria used in the weekly compilation of the National Prep Poll rankings are strength of schedule, the ability to accomplish the ultimate goal on a team's schedule (i.e. winning a championship), impact players and performers, a team's coaching and recent tradition.

About PrepNation.com: PrepNation.com was originally launched August 1, 2001 by Jamie DeMoney for the purpose of creating a permanent online home for the National Prep Poll football and boys basketball rankings.