64-Team All-Time High School Football Greats
Round One Matchups
Jim Brown Regional
#16 1986 Valdosta (GA) Wildcats vs. #1 1976 Cincinnati Moeller Fighting Crusaders
Both teams have strong defenses, so scoring will be at a premium
#9 1969 Pasadena (CA) Blair Vikings vs. #8 1967 Coral Gables (FL) Cavaliers
The Blair Pair (RBs James McAlister & Kermit Johnson) will be tested against a defense that allowed only 26-points all season
#13 1972 Merritt Island (FL) Mustangs vs. #4 1976 Warner Robins (GA) Demons
Two dynamic backfields highlight this Florida-Georgia border war
#12 1978 Spring Branch (TX) Stratford Spartans vs. #5 1971 Valdosta (GA) Wildcats
RB Craig James leads the Texans, while Valdosta presents a passing combo for all-time with QB Stan Bounds pitching to WR Stanford Rome
#14 1979 Cincinnati Moeller Fighting Crusaders vs. #3 1985 Houston Yates Lions
Moeller has exceptional size, but they will be up against a big AND fast Lion team
#11 1990 Lawton (OK) Eisenhower Eagles vs. #6 1987 Pittsburgh North Hills Indians
Ike has a solid defense and good RB tandem, but the Indians, led by LB Eric Renkey are sublime
#15 1989 Odessa (TX) Permian Panthers vs. #2 1985 East Saint Louis (IL) Flyers
Permian’s passing attack of Stoney Case-to-Lloyd Hill look to keep pace with the explosive Flyers
#10 1990 Ruston (LA) Bearcats vs. #7 1982 Cincinnati Moeller Fighting Crusaders
Ruston has few weaknesses, but will have to contain Moeller’s Francisco boys to advance
Earl Campbell Regional
#16 1987 Fontana (CA) Steelers vs. 1998 Concord (CA) De La Salle Spartans
RBs DJ Williams and Atari Callens averaged double-digit yards on every rush. Fontana has a stout defense
#9 1991 Indianapolis Ben Davis Giants vs. #8 1991 Odessa (TX) Permian Panthers
Even matchup between two squads that have few weaknesses
#13 1993 Cleveland Saint Ignatius Wildcats vs. #4 2003 Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep Ironmen
Saint Iggy will try to contain the horde of skill players on Don Bosco
#12 1994 Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei Monarchs vs. #5 1999 Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian Academy Eagles
Mater Dei has great balance on offense and played a rigorous schedule. ECA led by QB Brock Berlin, will throw at will
#14 1998 West Monroe (LA) Rebels vs. #3 2004 Mission Viejo (CA) Diablos
West Monroe LB Bradie James will get after MV’s duo of QB Mark Sanchez and RB Chane “The Train” Moline
#11 1984 Valdosta (GA) Wildcats vs. #6 1988 Pensacola (FL) Pine Forest Eagles
The Eagles present a stellar running game led by Rodney Blunt and Anthony Toler in a matchup of two schools that are a four-hour drive from each other
#15 1984 Alexandria (VA) TC Williams Titans vs. #2 1996 Hampton (VA) Crabbers
Don’t be taken aback by these Titans getting in over the 1971 team; they play great defense and have two backs that average over 8-ypc. The Crabbers, led by the great Ronald Curry at QB, register mind-boggling numbers on offense
#10 1993 Rialto (CA) Eisenhower Eagles vs. #7 1988 Prichard (AL) Vigor Wolves
There will be no shortage of speed on the field in this closely matched contest
Bo Jackson Regional
#16 2007 Cincinnati Saint Xavier Bombers vs. #1 2004 Cincinnati Colerain Cardinals
The Bombers have a great defense and played a brutally tough slate, while Colerain ran over everybody they played
#9 2015 Katy (TX) Tigers vs. #8 2016 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Gaels
The Tigers’ defense was amazing, allowing a paltry 3.9-ppg, but high-powered Gorman will challenge them with a trio of Tate Martell, Biaggio Ali-Walsh and Jalen Nailor
#13 2006 Indianapolis Warren Central Warriors vs. #4 2011 Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep Ironmen
The Warriors’ ground game clashes with a dominating Bosco defense
#12 2014 Concord (CA) De La Salle Spartans vs. #5 2005 Lakeland (FL) Dreadnaughts
Two outstanding offense collide. DLS averaged 53-ppg, while Lakeland features RB Chris Rainey running behind The Pounceys (Maurkice and Michael)
#14 2010 Batesville (MS) South Panola Tigers vs. #3 2005 Southlake (TX) Carroll Dragons
The “University of South Panola” brings their dynasty’s best team (arguably) against a Dragon squad that ruled Texas in the mid-2000s
#11 2006 Miami Northwestern Bulls vs. #6 2011 Louisville Trinity Shamrocks
Northwestern features Jacory Harris, Antwain Easterling and Aldarius Johnson, while the Bluegrass State’s best ever, Trinity, played a tough schedule and didn’t blink
#15 2013 Miami Booker T. Washington Tornadoes vs. #2 2008 Fort Lauderdale Saint Thomas Aquinas Raiders
Dade County vs. Broward County sees the Raiders explosive offense, led by future pro RBs Giovanni Bernard and James White, battle a fleet Tornado squad
#10 2008 Corona (CA) Centennial Huskies vs. #7 2010 Concord (CA) De La Salle Spartans
These two schools are regular participants in the state title contest. The Huskies are led by QB Taylor Martinez on offense and LB Vontaze Burfict on defense
Herschel Walker Regional
#16 1998 Doylestown (PA) Central Bucks West Bucks vs. #1 2001 Concord (CA) De La Salle Spartans
Eastern PA’s best (arguably) will have their hands full against the #1 overall seed in the tournament
#9 2000 Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits vs. #8 2002 Lilburn (GA) Parkview Panthers
Jackrabbit speed vs. Parkview power
#13 2004 Charlotte Independence Patriots vs. #4 2009 Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep Ironmen
QB Joe Cox and WR Mohamed Massaquoi battle an Ironmen team that has no weaknesses
#12 2010 Fort Lauderdale Saint Thomas Aquinas Raiders vs. #5 2013 Bellflower (CA) Saint John Bosco Braves
The Braves’ offense led by QB Josh Rosenberg and RB Sean McGrew is virtually unstoppable
#14 2012 River Ridge (LA) John Curtis Christian vs. #3 2003 Galena Park (TX) North Shore Mustangs
An interesting matchup between two teams that annihilated everybody on their schedule, but didn’t play challenging slates. No denying the speed and athleticism between two formidable teams
#11 2005 Duncan (SC) Byrnes Rebels vs. #6 2013 Allen (TX) Eagles
Get ready for 70+-passes in this air-raid contest
#15 1997 Jenks (OK) Trojans vs. #2 2006 Southlake (TX) Carroll Dragons
Jenks presents a rushing attack that featured three, 800+-yard rushers and a stifling defense. QB Greg McElroy guides the Dragon offense
#10 1999 Midland (TX) Lee Rebels vs. #7 1997 Canton (OH) McKinley Bulldogs
RB Cedric Benson romped for 3000+-yards on the ground, while McKinley can beat you on the ground or through the air