High School Football 2005


The Post Preseason Top 20
1. Good Counsel
11-1 (2)  (Final 2004 record and ranking)
WCAC finalist returns several top players, led by All-Met LB Akeem Hebron.

2. DeMatha
10-1 (1)
Two-time defending WCAC champions are in usual reloading position, with only two returning starters.

3. Damascus
12-2 (7)
Maryland 4A finalists have 34 seniors, but must replace All-Met RB Matt Reidy.

4. Robinson
13-1 (6)
Virginia AAA Div. 6 finalists return entire backfield, led by QB Matt Goff and RB Lucas Caparelli.

5. Dunbar
9-2 (11)
Coming off sixth DCIAA title in seven years with several key players back, led by WR Arrelious Benn.

6. Hylton
10-3 (--)
Has won seven consecutive regional titles, with 1,100-yard rusher Courtney Anderson returning.

7. Urbana
9-2 (--)
Perennial contenders have new coach, will be led by QB Mike Murray.

8. Suitland 13-1 (4)
Maryland 4A champions feature physical defense headed by All-Met LB Navorro Bowman.

9. Gwynn Park
11-1 (18)
Prince George's 3A/2A defending champs have won 45 of past 47 regular season games.

10. Centreville
7-4 (--)
Returns 15 starters, including combo of QB Drew Dudzik and WR Cam Dohse.

11. Westlake
8-3 (--)
Led by three players who have accepted scholarships to ACC schools.

12. Sherwood
7-3 (--)
QB Deontay Twyman and RB Brian Gunderman return for Warriors.

13. Seneca Valley
9-2 (--)
Impressive TE/DE Andre Smith leads run at 13th state title.

14. Lackey
13-1 (8)
Maryland 3A finalist will lean on QB Aaron Smith and talented lineman J.B. Walton.

15. Linganore 7-3 (--)
Lancers bring back several skill players as they try for second state title in three years.

16. Oakton
10-2 (10)
Northern Region Div. 6 finalist returns 11 starters, including RB Keith Payne.

17. Douglass
10-3 (17)
Returns all of its skill players as it moves into Prince George's 4A league.

18. Stonewall Jackson
9-3 (--)
QB Ricky Milbourne returns for Northwestern Region Div. 6 finalist.

19. Liberty
10-1 (16)
Massive lineman Alex Stadler returns for team that allowed 6.4 ppg last season.

20. Broadneck
11-2 (14)
Anne Arundel defending champs return RB Brandon Johnson.

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