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August 2, 2005
Southlake Carroll No. 1 in FAB 50 to start 2005
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Mark Tennis & Doug Huff
StudentSports.com Senior Writer


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Southlake Carroll is the preseason FAB 50 No. 1
The first football games for the nation's 2005 high school football season will be played in less than two weeks in Alaska and the first significant games involving ranked teams will be coming up just one week later.

That's why this is a perfect time to release the preseason Student Sports FAB 50 rankings, which happen to be led off by the same two schools that topped the final rankings for the 2004 season.

Preseason national No. 1 Southlake Carroll of Texas, known as the Dragons, have certainly been breathing fire in recent seasons. They begin the 2005 season where they started and finished in 2004, and that's No. 1 in the Student Sports FAB 50. The defending state Class 5A-Div. II champion has won 47 of its last 48 games while winning two of the last three crowns and placing second in 2003.


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McKay Jacobson looks to help Southlake Carroll to a second straight FAB 50 postseason No. 1
With 11 returning starters, plus a touted new quarterback, the Dragons remain the team to beat in Texas, and nationally, and would have the strongest claim to FAB 50 honors if they record another 16-0 season in the competitive highest division of the Lone Star State.

Replacing the trigger of last year's attack will be the main reloading focus for the 2005 Dragons. Lost by graduation was quarterback Chase Daniel, a University of Missouri recruit and two-time state Class 5A Player of the Year honoree. Daniel, who amassed 5,550 total offense yards and 68 touchdowns, also was selected the EA Sports National Player of the Year.

Taking over the quarterback reins will be senior Greg McElroy (6-3, 210), last year's backup who impressed in summer camp competition and already had received several college scholarship offers.

Daniel may not be around, but last season's three top receivers remain on the scene, including the best pair of pass-catchers in the state. They are Clint Renfro, son of a former NFL receiver, and McKay Jacobson (6-0, 180). Renfro landed 72 passes for 1,426 yards and 23 TDs last season. Jacobson missed eight games with an injury last season but managed to land 42 passes for 600 yards and five scores. As a sophomore, Jacobson caught 76 passes for 1,052 yards and 11 TDs and returned four punts for scores. Another prolific veteran receiver is James Allen (6-3, 205), who landed 52 catches for 827 yards and nine TDS in 2004.

On defense, six starters are back, including linebacker Patrick Benoist (6-1, 215), last year's leading tackler with 178 total stops.


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Chane Moline will lead what should be another powerful Mission Viejo squad
Preseason national No. 2 Mission Viejo of California lost out in a close decision for last year's final No. 1 ranking to Southlake Carroll and starts out this fall in the same slot.

Both teams are similar in that they have talented new quarterbacks taking over for graduated All-Americans. For Mission Viejo, the new field general for head coach Bob Johnson's offense is 6-2, 190-pound R.J. Toman, who Johnson believes could have a Div . I college scholarship locked up before he starts his first game.

Because of Toman's expected strong play, the real question marks for the Diablos will be up front as five Div. I college-bound players are gone, including all of the front four on defense. The offensive line figures to remain a force due to the return of three-year starting center Cooper Dodd (6-0, 245) and likely Div. I recruit David Burton (6-2, 255), who will move from guard to tackle.

Ten starters are back in all for Johnson, with the bulk of those being from the wideout and defensive back corps.

The team's top two returnees are fullback Chane Moline (6-0, 240), who rushed for nearly 1,800 yards and scored 36 TDs last season, and tight end Konrad Reuland (6-6, 245), who led the Diablos with 35 catches for 538 yards and six TDs. Moline also was the state junior player of the year and arguably was the team's MVP since many of his biggest games were against the strongest opponents. Reuland is regarded as perhaps the No. 1 tight end recruit in the nation and also will make the offensive line graduation losses easier to absorb since he is such a strong blocker.

Student Sports Preseason FAB 50 National Rankings
(Includes 2004 won-loss record & final FAB 50 ranking in parentheses)
(Contributing: East Region editor Sheldon Shealer and members of the Student Sports High School Network on Rivals.com)

1. Carroll (Southlake TX) 16-0 (1)
2. Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo CA) 14-0 (2)
3. Hoover (Hoover AL) 15-0 (5)
4. Warren Central (Indianapolis IN) 14-1 (27)
5. Colerain (Cincinnati OH) 15-0 (4)
6. Independence (Charlotte NC) 15-0 (3)
7. Bellevue (Bellevue WA) 13-0 (8)
8. Poly (Long Beach CA) 13-1 (11)
9. Lowndes (Valdosta GA) 15-0 (10)
10. Springdale (Springdale AR) 12-1 (nr)
11. Joliet Catholic (Joliet IL) 14-0 (9)
12. B.T. Washington (Miami FL) 11-1 (nr)
13. Neshaminy (Langhorne PA) 13-2 (nr)
14. Westfield (Spring TX) 13-2 (nr)
15. Byrnes (Duncan SC) 13-1 (nr)
16. Parkview (Lilburn GA) 13-2 (nr)
17. Lakeland (Lakeland FL) 14-0 (25)
18. Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg PA) 10-3 (nr)
19. Union (Tulsa OK) 13-1 (14)
20. Landstown (Virginia Beach VA) 14-0 (28)
21. Tyler Lee (Tyler TX) 12-3 (nr)
22. Glenville (Cleveland OH) 12-2 (nr)
23. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) 14-0 (19)
24. Evangel Christian (Shreveport LA) 12-3 (nr)
25. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood FL) 11-1 (nr)
26. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey NJ) 10-2 (nr)
27. Middletown South (Middletown NJ) 12-0 (50)
28. Cottonwood (Salt Lake City UT) 10-4 (nr)
29. Warner Robins (Warner Robins GA) 14-0-1 (46)
30. Longview (Longview TX) 12-1 (nr)
31. Lincoln Way East (Frankfort IL) 8-5 (nr)
32. Clovis West (Fresno CA) 12-2 (nr)
33. Rockhurst (Kansas City MO) 9-2 (nr)
34. Lufkin (Lufkin TX) 14-1 (18)
35. Bolles (Jacksonville FL) 14-0 (20)
36. Cherry Creek (Englewood CO) 12-2 (nr)
37. Jenks (Jenks OK) 12-1 (21)
38. St. Edward (Cleveland OH) 10-2 (nr)
39. Hamilton (Chandler AZ) 13-1 (26)
40. Good Counsel (Wheaton MD) 11-1 (nr)
41. Central Catholic (Pittsburgh PA) 16-0 (6)
42. Clovis East (Clovis CA) 10-3 (nr)
43. St. Ignatius (Cleveland OH) 10-3 (nr)
44. Ferndale (Ferndale WA) 12-2 (nr)
45. Prattville (Prattville AL) 13-1 (nr)
46. East St. John (Reserve LA) 9-4 (nr)
47. St. Xavier (Louisville KY) 14-1 (nr)
48. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale FL) 11-2 (nr)
49. Brother Rice (Birmingham MI) 10-1 (nr)
50. West Monroe (Monroe LA)

[KLH75287]

ON YOUR MARK... GET SET... GO !!!

Let's put on the pads, line 'em up and GET IT ON !!!

GO PACK IN '05

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I hope Westfield doesn't take that lofty ranking to their head cause they will not be #13 after we get to them. :D

[dada]

For what it's worth..Texas and Florida have 5 teams in the top 50. California and Ohio have 4.

[Eagle81]

Two 3-5A teams take on two of those top 50 teams this year.

Abilene High vs #33 Rockhurst

Midland Lee vs #42 Clovis (East)

We in the LSWC conference usually talk a big game and most of the time we back it up. This may be going out on a limb but I see the top 50 changing after those two games. I wouldn't be saying anything about it except that Lee and AHS don't appear in that top 50 list and most likely wouldn't appear in a top 100 list. Just want everyone to keep an eye out on these two games. If we lose, no big deal we weren't suppose to win. But how big a deal would it be if we win?

[mrcoffee22]

Two 3-5A teams take on two of those top 50 teams this year.

Abilene High vs #33 Rockhurst

Midland Lee vs #42 Clovis (East)

We in the LSWC conference usually talk a big game and most of the time we back it up. This may be going out on a limb but I see the top 50 changing after those two games. I wouldn't be saying anything about it except that Lee and AHS don't appear in that top 50 list and most likely wouldn't appear in a top 100 list. Just want everyone to keep an eye out on these two games. If we lose, no big deal we weren't suppose to win. But how big a deal would it be if we win?

Actually, they play 3 teams in the top 50 teams, the other being Midland Lee vs #1 Southlake Carroll. I would say Midland Lee has a fairly tough schedule this year.

[CCHS77]

Two 3-5A teams take on two of those top 50 teams this year.

Abilene High vs #33 Rockhurst

Midland Lee vs #42 Clovis (East)

We in the LSWC conference usually talk a big game and most of the time we back it up. This may be going out on a limb but I see the top 50 changing after those two games. I wouldn't be saying anything about it except that Lee and AHS don't appear in that top 50 list and most likely wouldn't appear in a top 100 list. Just want everyone to keep an eye out on these two games. If we lose, no big deal we weren't suppose to win. But how big a deal would it be if we win?

My "gut" tells me that Lee handles Clovis, maybe with ease. But Abilene better watch out for Rockhurst. I've seen a lot of West Texas fans, dismissing that school in Mo. (actually most think they are from Kansas) as no big deal. Hopefully the team and coaches are smart enough to know the type of team they are going to play!

[Texasfrog]

My "gut" tells me that Lee handles Clovis, maybe with ease. But Abilene better watch out for Rockhurst. I've seen a lot of West Texas fans, dismissing that school in Mo. (actually most think they are from Kansas) as no big deal. Hopefully the team and coaches are smart enough to know the type of team they are going to play!

I've seen Rockhurst play a few times. They are very similiar to Katy. Tough defense, Big O-lines, and some solid skill kids "athletes" to make plays. They usually have a heady QB also that limits his mistakes. Rockhurst isnt a pushover and I wont be surprised to see a close game with Abilene.

If Midland Lee has a QB that wont make alot of mistakes and can move the ball some. I agree with ya. They handle Clovis East probably somewhat easy. But, if their QB doesnt make some plays and makes mistakes,,, it will be close.

[bleedgreen]

i am a firm believer that rankings don't mean squat.......but, it's kind of funny that we are ranked #30, yet we sent the #21 and #24 teams packing with their tails between their legs last season.....and, on top of that, Lufkin is sitting at #34 and they beat us------go figure??????

[KLH75287]

The only rankings that matter, are those that come out on the 3rd Sunday in December. :o

GO PACK IN '05

[The Dude]

Maybe it's just me but it bothers me that 10 of those 50 schools have names that undoubtly would make them a private school, and there may even be a few more in there that dont have the normal private school type names that stand out. Let's just hope Texas doesn't come to this one day by letting in the Jesuits...I like the way we are and would be disgusted if Texas football ever became run by private schools.

[dragons08]

Maybe it's just me but it bothers me that 10 of those 50 schools have names that undoubtly would make them a private school, and there may even be a few more in there that dont have the normal private school type names that stand out. Let's just hope Texas doesn't come to this one day by letting in the Jesuits...I like the way we are and would be disgusted if Texas football ever became run by private schools.
i know what your talking about, illinois is run by private schools, they completly dominate the public schools

[concha]

Maybe it's just me but it bothers me that 10 of those 50 schools have names that undoubtly would make them a private school, and there may even be a few more in there that dont have the normal private school type names that stand out. Let's just hope Texas doesn't come to this one day by letting in the Jesuits...I like the way we are and would be disgusted if Texas football ever became run by private schools.

:rolleyes:

[Xfballphenome05]

no love for S.V.?o well,as long as southlake gets the running back situation taken care of,they deserve it 100%.and personally i wouldnt have ranked tyler lee that high,btu i did notice they are 21 and colerain is 5..after the game tyler lees ranking should shoot up like a rocket.

[Eagle81]

My "gut" tells me that Lee handles Clovis, maybe with ease. But Abilene better watch out for Rockhurst. I've seen a lot of West Texas fans, dismissing that school in Mo. (actually most think they are from Kansas) as no big deal. Hopefully the team and coaches are smart enough to know the type of team they are going to play!

I agree with you. The same thing was said last year when AHS played ECA. ECA proved to be a very tough game for the Eagles. I think the coaches will have the players in check using that game plus the SLC game as reminders.