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Post by coachbrown3 on Apr 24, 2011 17:53:57 GMT -6
High school programs. As most of us on this site are currently or at one time have coached in high school, I am always fascinated by the programs which "define" high school football in each state. Again these are programs...not teams that may have had a blue chip player that carried them for 3/4 years only to never be heard from again. If you are fortunate enough to be involved in one of these programs, don't be shy! Let's hear what makes these programs go! I will start with Pennsylvania. (Before I start, understand that I'm only 30 and have lived in PA for 13 years. Fellow PA coaches feel free to chime in, I won't be offended if I need to be corrected  In no particular order: 1. Central Bucks West-they were the gold standard in PA when I first got here...played in multiple PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) AAAA championship games, winning 3 in a row from '97-'99...hold the state record with 59 consecutive wins 2. Southern Columbia-a remarkable 5 straight PIAA A championships & tied w/ the most state championships of any program in PA w/ 6 & own a record 12 championship game appearances 3. Pittsburgh CC-big time program putting out big time players each year, always a contender in the always brutal WPIAL (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League) owns 2 PIAA AAAA state championships 4. Aliquippa-small, blue collar Western PA town decimated by the loss of jobs from the steel industry-but football holds this town together; known for tough, hard nosed players such as Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, and Darrelle Revis...one of the winningest programs in PA 5. North Penn (Lansdale)-consistently a District 1 power in Southeastern PA, the Knights have made it a habit of being in the District 1 championship game vying for the Eastern championship; great coaching & a bruising style of football keep them in the hunt each year. One of their former coaches is Mike Pettine, Jr., current DC for the NY Jets 6. Strath Haven-the Panthers also dominated Distrcit 1 but at the AAA level for many years in the late 90's/early 2000's making it to 4 straight PIAA AAA championship games (2-2)...also hold the record for winning 94 consecutive District 1 games & 8 straight District 1 championships 7. LaSalle-winners of numerous PCL (Philadelphia Catholic League) championships, the Explorers probably would have a few more state championships if they had joined the PIAA before 3 years ago. Still, they have already won 1 AAAA title & were runner-up last season. One of the top all-around athletic programs in PA boasting top notch lacrosse, hockey, swimming, cross country, and basketball teams as well. 8. Ridley-"Green Mystique" is what is used to define the Green Raiders from the Central League. Opponents just do not win at their place. Have been told that Ridley has never had a losing season in over 50 years of football...the Green Raiders also consistent contenders in District 1 every year. Suprisingly though, they have never won a state title. 9. Neshaminy-one of the most fearsome home field advantages in all of PA playing their games in "Heartbreak Ridge". One of the best winning percentages all-time in PA (.625) & owning a record of 105-31 since 2000 w/ 1 state championship. 10. Berwick-owned the late 80's /early 90's winning 4 straight AAA state championships from '94-'97 & tied w/ So. Columbia w/ 6 overall titles...Bulldogs also have 3 USA Today National Championships to their credit & over 700 wins in their history, playoff winning pct. is .808 |
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Post by blue22 on Apr 25, 2011 6:21:19 GMT -6
coachbrown3, when you talk pa football you have to mention mount carmel with there 5 state championships and there several eastern conferance championships which was before the state playoff system was around. But i coach in the same district as both mount carmel and southern columbia and southern for sure has made every program in our district better and made our district a state contender every year in class "A" and "AA" they are the gold standard which we measure ourselves by.
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Post by coach31 on Apr 25, 2011 7:38:18 GMT -6
I would think some of the WPIAL schools (Woodland Hills, Penn Hills) should be on there, what about Steelton, Through the years few schools have been as successful
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Post by coachbdud on Apr 25, 2011 9:09:43 GMT -6
California
1. De La Salle
no one else really matters... DLS continues to win. Been pretty much the best team in the state and arguably nation for almost 20 years
19 consecutive NCS titles
I have lived my entire life in the same city.
I absolutely respect their program, but I also absolutely detest them
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Post by coachbrown3 on Apr 25, 2011 9:26:14 GMT -6
coachbrown3, when you talk pa football you have to mention mount carmel with there 5 state championships and there several eastern conferance championships which was before the state playoff system was around. But i coach in the same district as both mount carmel and southern columbia and southern for sure has made every program in our district better and made our district a state contender every year in class "A" and "AA" they are the gold standard which we measure ourselves by. Thanks for that, I would have to admit that I missed that one. I live outside of Philadelphia, so some of the smaller schools in Central PA may have escaped me when putting together the list. Mt. Carmel is certainly deserving of being in the top 10. |
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Post by coachbrown3 on Apr 25, 2011 9:29:48 GMT -6
I would think some of the WPIAL schools (Woodland Hills, Penn Hills) should be on there, what about Steelton, Through the years few schools have been as successful Woodland Hills & Penn Hills are certainly very good programs as well as Steelton. The tough thing about this is--which schools do I take off to add these three? I'd love to hear your argument for each. As I mentioned earlier, I am not that old & certainly am not as familiar with the western part of the state as I am the eastern part. |
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Post by coachd5085 on Apr 25, 2011 10:03:56 GMT -6
Louisiana--
I don't know if I can go top ten, but I will hit on the cream of the crop.
John Curtis Christian--
25+ state titles in 3 different enrollment classifications (even though their enrollment hasn't ever surpassed 2A--they played up in 3A and 4A for many years until a rule change prevented it) Family owned/operated school. HC is founders son, DC is his brother. HC sons and other relatives fill much of the staff. Heavily accused of providing illegal financial aid and illegal recruiting, especially in their earlier years to build a program that now "doesn't have to recruit,the players choose us"
Football wise,they run the split back veer, but generally only execute the give phase and the cutback. Occasionally QB keeps, mainly on outside veer. Mostly a 3-4 or Fifty defense.
Evangel Christian Academy-- 12 or more state championships I believe, in classes 1A, 3A, 5A, and now down in 2A due to the rule change mentioned Above. Sometimes referred to as John Curtis north. Took a very similar organizational model and implemented it in North Louisiana. Very similar accusations regarding financial aid and illegal recruiting to "get the ball rolling" The "father" of the team is Pastor Duron, who has been the consistent point even though the HC position has fluctuated a decent amount--more than one would anticipate for such a successful program. Program has undergone an interesting change after religious differences caused a split, and the Booty Family left Evangel. Another change is the demographics of the roster. During its first championship, the team closely resembled its school population...mostly white kids who would be attending ECA regardless of football stature... and a few coach's sons who were great players. When it was playing up in 5A, the team hardly resembled its schools population..at least the 30-35 or so kids that one would consider "Varsity" didn't. Not in size, race, etc. Offense has always been spread pass based, but has fluctuated in its implementation, going from a 7-9 yard shotgun under when Booty was QB, to more of a AirRaid type formation/concept recently.
West Monroe-- Public school that was perennial doormat until Don Shows took over as coach. He brought them to state and national prominence, with his first state title in 1993, and 4 or 5 more since. Made football HUGE in the area (which is a financially well off area of North Louisiana). Regularly sells out its season tickets of 10,000+ the day they go on sale in May.
As with all "powers" allegations of illegal recruiting exist, but not as widespread as the two private schools mentioned.
WM runs an I formation Option offense.
A couple more that I have less info/knowledge of
Haynesville-a stones throw from Ark. They have been a small school power for decades, and have 6 or 7 titles I believe. (maybe more) Wing-T team, but more of a power wing T as opposed to a deleware wing t.
South Plaquemines-- A new school, formed after Hurricane Katrina from the remnants of 3 coastal schools.
Parkview Baptist- 76-14 the last 6 seasons, with 2 state titles and at least a quarterfinal appearance in all but one of those seasons. Flexbone offense.
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Post by khalfie on Apr 25, 2011 10:13:21 GMT -6
Illinois... some of my personal favorites...
No Particular order...
We have a few Catholic League schools that get it done year in and out...
1. Chicago Mt. Carmel
2. Joliet Catholic
3. Providence Catholic, but since the retirement of Coach Sefner (sp?)
4. Maine South
5. Wheation Warrenville South
6. East St. Louis
7. Illini West (used to be Carthage Blue Boys)
8. Springfield Sacred Heart
9. Metamora
10. Stillman Valley
Mixture of Option, Spread, and Wing T.
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Post by coachk12 on Apr 25, 2011 10:39:09 GMT -6
Here in Arkansas over the past ten years.
1. Bentonville (7A)
2. Fort Smith Southside (7A)
3. Har-Ber High School (Springdale) (7A)
4. Shiloh Christian (Springdale) (4A)
5. Nashville (4A)
6. Pulaski Academy (Little Rock) (4A)
7. Greenwood (5A)
8. Charleston (3A)
9. Warren (4A)
10. Springdale (7A)
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Post by tripleoption61 on Apr 25, 2011 10:48:00 GMT -6
Illinois, (Chicago Land MOSTLY)
1. Mt Carmel
2. Maine south
3. Joliet Catholic
4. Downers Grove South
5. Bolingbrook
6. Providence
7. WWS
8. MOrgan Park
9. East Saint
10. Stevenson
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Post by CoachCP on Apr 25, 2011 10:53:26 GMT -6
Illinois... some of my personal favorites... No Particular order... We have a few Catholic League schools that get it done year in and out... 1. Chicago Mt. Carmel 2. Joliet Catholic 3. Providence Catholic, but since the retirement of Coach Sefner (sp?) 4. Maine South 5. Wheation Warrenville South 6. East St. Louis 7. Illini West (used to be Carthage Blue Boys) 8. Springfield Sacred Heart 9. Metamora 10. Stillman Valley Mixture of Option, Spread, and Wing T. I almost put a list up, but I couldn't decide where to put everyone. A school that would be on here if it didn't abruptly shut down is Driscoll Catholic. School was dominant for it's level of football, winning several state championships in a row. I think it's interesting the wide variety of offenses on there when you think about it. Maine South was the bubble spread team before it got popular nationwide. WWS runs a multiple offense that can be spread or pro depending on the personnel in any year and it simply works. Metamora is a true inside and outside veer team from the gun, and Mt. Carmel's traditional veer is a thing of beauty. Just goes to show there are a number of ways to skin a cat. |
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Post by airraider on Apr 25, 2011 10:54:10 GMT -6
Here in Arkansas over the past ten years. 1. Bentonville (7A) 2. Fort Smith Southside (7A) 3. Har-Ber High School (Springdale) (7A) 4. Shiloh Christian (Springdale) (4A) 5. Nashville (4A) 6. Pulaski Academy (Little Rock) (4A) 7. Greenwood (5A) 8. Charleston (3A) 9. Warren (4A) 10. Springdale (7A) Hard not to mention Junction City in that list. |
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Post by 3rdandlong on Apr 25, 2011 11:43:47 GMT -6
I hear you coachbdud.
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Post by coach31 on Apr 25, 2011 12:19:50 GMT -6
About the PA schools, not really saying any of those schools is markedly better. The real question is what are we basing this off of, CBW has really fallen off in recent years, Bethlehem Catholic had a heck of a run in the late 90s. Manheim Central has been pretty consistant. But with multiple classes and the fairly recent development of the state championships, I'm not sure how to compare the PA schools.
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Post by coachguy83 on Apr 25, 2011 13:36:04 GMT -6
Illinois... some of my personal favorites... No Particular order... We have a few Catholic League schools that get it done year in and out... 1. Chicago Mt. Carmel 2. Joliet Catholic 3. Providence Catholic, but since the retirement of Coach Sefner (sp?) 4. Maine South 5. Wheation Warrenville South 6. East St. Louis 7. Illini West (used to be Carthage Blue Boys) 8. Springfield Sacred Heart 9. Metamora 10. Stillman Valley Mixture of Option, Spread, and Wing T. Great list of schools but I think you also have to give consideration to: Tuscola- 16 Straight Playoff Births and Played in the last 3 State Championship Games, Winning 2. |
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Post by wingt74 on Apr 25, 2011 14:05:50 GMT -6
Wisconsin
Hartland Arrowhead (Swear this program has 50+ seniors every year...probably a jealous exaggeration.)
Marquette
Mayville
Monroe
D.C. Everest
Homestead
Hartford
Mukwanago
Milwaukee TECH (At least prior to 2000)
More recently
Greendale
Franklin
Wisconsin Lutheran
Probably a bunch I'm missing from out in the sticks.
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Post by wingtoc on Apr 25, 2011 15:26:03 GMT -6
From Georgia
Buford
Carver
Lowndes
Valdosta
Camden
Northside WR
Sandy Creek
Charlton County
These are just to name a few. Probably left out a bunch of good teams but these have stuck out over the years. Valdosta not so much but they have the most wins in the nation for a high school team.
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Post by fantom on Apr 25, 2011 16:00:45 GMT -6
coachbrown3, when you talk pa football you have to mention mount carmel with there 5 state championships and there several eastern conferance championships which was before the state playoff system was around. But i coach in the same district as both mount carmel and southern columbia and southern for sure has made every program in our district better and made our district a state contender every year in class "A" and "AA" they are the gold standard which we measure ourselves by. You might replace Berwick with Mt. Carmel. I don't know their program history well but I believe that their dominance began and ended with George Curry. They're still a good program now but not close to what they once were. Thanks for that, I would have to admit that I missed that one. I live outside of Philadelphia, so some of the smaller schools in Central PA may have escaped me when putting together the list. Mt. Carmel is certainly deserving of being in the top 10. |
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Post by coachbigelow on Apr 25, 2011 16:51:42 GMT -6
Here is a list for Utah in some particular order:
Timpview High School 4A - Gotta start with the school I am currently an assistant at, bias I know. Since opening in 1978 has won 8 state championships (5 in the last 7 years). Holds current Utah winning streak of 36 straight games and is known as developing players for the next level especially offensive and defensive linemen.
In 2007 had probably the best team we will ever have with 12 D-1 FBS players on the roster, two of which were backups at the linebacker positions. Was even featured in a small Sports Illustrated article back in 2007.
Bingham High School 5A - Last year was ranked as high as 3rd in the country at one point. Last year's team had 13 players I believe who signed with D-1 schools. Over the last 5 years have played in state title game or semifinals. If you are going to win state you have to beat go through this team. Hard nosed physical team that has become a real power in the state and country. Always go to summer camp with them. They are a good measuring stick to see where we will be.
Alta 5A - This has become a power the last five years as well. In fact until last year, Alta and Bingham would play in either the semifinals or state title game with Alta winning 2 and Bingham winning 2. Has had a lot of great players that have gone on to the next level. Good program that has a lot of athletes.
Those are the top 3 programs in the state in my opinion. Usually have the recruiters from colleges visiting these games. Every year in the discussion to win state.
Now for the others that are considered usually and are good programs.
Juan Diego 3A - 3 time defending state champs in 3A. Very good program that beats schools a level above them. Every year they have won state it has been on a last second play including a 45 yard hail mary on the last play of the game to win. Is starting to become a good place to recruit players as well.
Cottonwood 5A - Usually averages around 9-10 wins a year. Played them in 2008 for the state title before they moved up to 5A. Has had All-American players and runs great schemes and has great team speed. Just hasn't been able to win the championship but is always a dangerous team to play.
Davis 5A - A team that has developed into a contender to Alta and Bingham. Team is strong and has developed some linemen and skill players that play at the next level. Won state title in 2004.
Mountain Crest 4A - Usually a team that you can count on to get to the Semifinals at least. 3 years in a row had to play and beat them to get to the state title game. Coaches do well with their lack of size by scheming and having a hard nosed attitude to beat teams that oversize them dramatically. Good coaching staff.
Highland High School 4A - Just won the state title this last season. Despite having some of the lowest numbers in 4A they consistently are a threat to beat you. Always talked about in the state title discussion. Been running the flexbone since the early 90's and still have success against other teams. Big lineman that like to pound on you.
Skyline 5A - Can't forget this school, despite not being as big a power lately, they won 5 straight titles in the 90's and latest in 2005. Old School wishbone that they still run till this day. Despite being lowest number in 5A they still compete and beat other teams.
There are some of them. That is usually who I think of when I think about schools in the state.
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Post by coachhart on Apr 25, 2011 18:15:08 GMT -6
wingt74 - it's been quite a while since I left WI, but your list is spot on. Monroe always was a bear! I know that Ripon HS had a nice run in the mid-2000's as well.
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Post by pvogel on Apr 25, 2011 18:41:27 GMT -6
Haha as someone who played football in San Diego, im gonna have to give some credence to other programs in California.
Again, its hard completely assess due to the state championship format (or lack thereof), but I think this aint a bad general list. im not a california football historian though, so take it with a grain of salt. And that means a lot of it is gonna be based on recent success..
1. De La Salle. BDud covered it earlier, and they are nationally known.
2. Long Beach Poly- Good program for a long time. Played some pretty big games.
3. Oceanside- Absolutely have dominated San Diego football the last decade. Always been good.
4. Servite- New juggernaut but looks to be that way as long as coach Thomas is there.
5. Corona Centennial- newer program thats a real perennial powerhouse.
6. St. Bonaventure
7. Mater Dei
8. Bakersfield. Winningest HS in the state, most state & section championships
9. Oaks Christian
10. Serra (Gardena)
Others: Grant (Sac), Mission Viejo, Canyon, Clovis West
feel free to disagree. im pretty biased. and all respect to these programs. Theyre all great. If i slighted you a ranking or 2, I'll make it up to you if you hire me.
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Post by pvogel on Apr 25, 2011 18:43:11 GMT -6
@ coach bigelow- get ready for Hillcrest to join that list!
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Post by veerbone on Apr 25, 2011 19:26:27 GMT -6
Louisiana-- I don't know if I can go top ten, but I will hit on the cream of the crop. John Curtis Christian-- 25+ state titles in 3 different enrollment classifications (even though their enrollment hasn't ever surpassed 2A--they played up in 3A and 4A for many years until a rule change prevented it) Family owned/operated school. HC is founders son, DC is his brother. HC sons and other relatives fill much of the staff. Heavily accused of providing illegal financial aid and illegal recruiting, especially in their earlier years to build a program that now "doesn't have to recruit,the players choose us" Football wise,they run the split back veer, but generally only execute the give phase and the cutback. Occasionally QB keeps, mainly on outside veer. Mostly a 3-4 or Fifty defense. Evangel Christian Academy-- 12 or more state championships I believe, in classes 1A, 3A, 5A, and now down in 2A due to the rule change mentioned Above. Sometimes referred to as John Curtis north. Took a very similar organizational model and implemented it in North Louisiana. Very similar accusations regarding financial aid and illegal recruiting to "get the ball rolling" The "father" of the team is Pastor Duron, who has been the consistent point even though the HC position has fluctuated a decent amount--more than one would anticipate for such a successful program. Program has undergone an interesting change after religious differences caused a split, and the Booty Family left Evangel. Another change is the demographics of the roster. During its first championship, the team closely resembled its school population...mostly white kids who would be attending ECA regardless of football stature... and a few coach's sons who were great players. When it was playing up in 5A, the team hardly resembled its schools population..at least the 30-35 or so kids that one would consider "Varsity" didn't. Not in size, race, etc. Offense has always been spread pass based, but has fluctuated in its implementation, going from a 7-9 yard shotgun under when Booty was QB, to more of a AirRaid type formation/concept recently. West Monroe-- Public school that was perennial doormat until Don Shows took over as coach. He brought them to state and national prominence, with his first state title in 1993, and 4 or 5 more since. Made football HUGE in the area (which is a financially well off area of North Louisiana). Regularly sells out its season tickets of 10,000+ the day they go on sale in May. As with all "powers" allegations of illegal recruiting exist, but not as widespread as the two private schools mentioned. WM runs an I formation Option offense. A couple more that I have less info/knowledge of Haynesville-a stones throw from Ark. They have been a small school power for decades, and have 6 or 7 titles I believe. (maybe more) Wing-T team, but more of a power wing T as opposed to a deleware wing t. South Plaquemines-- A new school, formed after Hurricane Katrina from the remnants of 3 coastal schools. Parkview Baptist- 76-14 the last 6 seasons, with 2 state titles and at least a quarterfinal appearance in all but one of those seasons. Flexbone offense. I'd add Notre Dame-Crowley, Bastrop, Neville, and Acadiana to that list. |
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Post by coachd5085 on Apr 25, 2011 19:44:24 GMT -6
Louisiana-- I don't know if I can go top ten, but I will hit on the cream of the crop. John Curtis Christian-- 25+ state titles in 3 different enrollment classifications (even though their enrollment hasn't ever surpassed 2A--they played up in 3A and 4A for many years until a rule change prevented it) Family owned/operated school. HC is founders son, DC is his brother. HC sons and other relatives fill much of the staff. Heavily accused of providing illegal financial aid and illegal recruiting, especially in their earlier years to build a program that now "doesn't have to recruit,the players choose us" Football wise,they run the split back veer, but generally only execute the give phase and the cutback. Occasionally QB keeps, mainly on outside veer. Mostly a 3-4 or Fifty defense. Evangel Christian Academy-- 12 or more state championships I believe, in classes 1A, 3A, 5A, and now down in 2A due to the rule change mentioned Above. Sometimes referred to as John Curtis north. Took a very similar organizational model and implemented it in North Louisiana. Very similar accusations regarding financial aid and illegal recruiting to "get the ball rolling" The "father" of the team is Pastor Duron, who has been the consistent point even though the HC position has fluctuated a decent amount--more than one would anticipate for such a successful program. Program has undergone an interesting change after religious differences caused a split, and the Booty Family left Evangel. Another change is the demographics of the roster. During its first championship, the team closely resembled its school population...mostly white kids who would be attending ECA regardless of football stature... and a few coach's sons who were great players. When it was playing up in 5A, the team hardly resembled its schools population..at least the 30-35 or so kids that one would consider "Varsity" didn't. Not in size, race, etc. Offense has always been spread pass based, but has fluctuated in its implementation, going from a 7-9 yard shotgun under when Booty was QB, to more of a AirRaid type formation/concept recently. West Monroe-- Public school that was perennial doormat until Don Shows took over as coach. He brought them to state and national prominence, with his first state title in 1993, and 4 or 5 more since. Made football HUGE in the area (which is a financially well off area of North Louisiana). Regularly sells out its season tickets of 10,000+ the day they go on sale in May. As with all "powers" allegations of illegal recruiting exist, but not as widespread as the two private schools mentioned. WM runs an I formation Option offense. A couple more that I have less info/knowledge of Haynesville-a stones throw from Ark. They have been a small school power for decades, and have 6 or 7 titles I believe. (maybe more) Wing-T team, but more of a power wing T as opposed to a deleware wing t. South Plaquemines-- A new school, formed after Hurricane Katrina from the remnants of 3 coastal schools. Parkview Baptist- 76-14 the last 6 seasons, with 2 state titles and at least a quarterfinal appearance in all but one of those seasons. Flexbone offense. I'd add Notre Dame-Crowley, Bastrop, Neville, and Acadiana to that list. Yes, I could have put Acadiana up there with parkview and south plaquemines. I wasn't sure how to really proceed after ECA, JC AND WM. There is a clump of quality teams that seem to replace each other in the mix each year... teams like Destrehan, Hanville, Salmen, Franklinton, Neville OCS, Ruston, Bastrop, Notre Dame, Shaw, Redemptorist, St. Charles Catholic etc. Quality teams that fluctuate between GOOD and REALLY good each year. Just my opinion, but in Louisiana, its the Big 3...and then every body else. |
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Post by mhs99 on Apr 25, 2011 19:58:51 GMT -6
Massachusetts: Strange football state; strong programs seem to come and go, but now the Catholics are beginning to establish dominance, top ten:
1. Brockton- The most storied program in the state; over 700 wins, was at one point #1 in the country I believe in 1984, huge school (around 4,000 kids) still produces great athletes
2. Everett- Currently the most dominant program in the state; for a state w/o a lot of D1 kids this program has produced many. Tradition is strong back to the 1930’s.
3. Gloucester- Won 4 state titles in the last 6 or so years at their level; wing-T team with very tough, disciplined kids strong year in and year out.
4. Longmeadow- Western mass school (do not play east schools in Super Bowls). Won 47 straight games and 8 of the last 12 CMASS/WMASS titles at the D1 level.
5. Xaverian Brothers- Catholic power with over 150 kids in the program, Hassleback brothers played here and won multiple Super Bowls, have went to Connecticut and NJ and beaten some pretty good people there.
More recent/others
6. St. Johns Prep (Danvers)- Great tradition, 200 kid program, a slew of titles and D1 kids in years past
7. St. Johns Prep (Shrewsbury)- Central MA program, have and will dominate that region for a long time and years to come, sending TE Richard Rogers to Cal, other D1 kids coming the next couple of years.
8. Auburn- Smaller (600 kid) school that has dominated its level of competition, 3 straight CMASS/WMASS titles and 37 straight wins (current)- strong last decade.
9. Mansfield- 1A school that has several titles the past tens years, great numbers and production, play in a brutal league and thrived
10. Natick- A D2 power under the retired Tom Lamb, famous alum Doug Flutie had the school nationally ranked time, 4 overall Super Bowls, 248—65 career record under Lamb
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Post by coachjmcs on Apr 25, 2011 20:18:07 GMT -6
From Georgia Buford Carver Lowndes Valdosta Camden Northside WR Sandy Creek Charlton County These are just to name a few. Probably left out a bunch of good teams but these have stuck out over the years. Valdosta not so much but they have the most wins in the nation for a high school team. Wingtoc Yea man got too put Valdosta on the list you might could make an argument for them being at the top of a list like this nationally. I couldn't take out any of those schools, I am not as up as a should be on the history of some of the north ga schools. but maybe you could add Thomas county central? or clinch? probably be an argument from the older crowd about including Warner robins in this list too. What about brookwood or parkview, I know they have been pretty good for a while, but it may be just a recent upswing. |
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Post by 3rdandlong on Apr 25, 2011 20:36:49 GMT -6
Pvogel,
I would add Mission Viejo to that list
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Post by pvogel on Apr 25, 2011 21:00:26 GMT -6
Pvogel, I would add Mission Viejo to that list good call. Id love to see what they do against a NorCal team. this system has gotta be fixed... |
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Post by coachbigelow on Apr 25, 2011 21:28:11 GMT -6
Pvogel we welcome all comers. I think it helps because competition just makes you better.
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Post by lsrood on Apr 26, 2011 8:17:49 GMT -6
You need to add Thomas Jefferson High School, Pleasant Hills, PA to the list. Consistent winner over the past 15 years including multiple state championships at the AAA level and even more WPIAL championships and championship game appearances.
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