A big mistake/ Importance of rivalries cheapened by changes

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 31, 2000 | by Ralph Routon

15. Mullen, Denver (11-1). The Mustangs return plenty of offense, including QB Tony Christianson, who threw for 1,700 yards and 22 TDs last year.

16. Hampton, Va. (12-1). The Tidewater Virginia football factory continues production with 12 more potential Division I recruits.

17. Lakeland, Fla. (15-0). The Dreadnaughts are one victory shy of a state record for consecutive wins (47). DE Chauncey Clark (6-1, 215) is an all-state performer.

18. Etowah, Attalla, Ala. (14-0). RB Carnell Williams (6-0, 195) looks for an encore performance of last year's 2,627 yards and 35 TDs. HB Donnell Horton (1,090 all-purpose yards) is another weapon.

19. Central, Naperville, Ill. (14-0). The defending 6A champ is led by QB Owen Daniels (1,700 yards, 19 TDs) and WR Kevin Noel (30 receptions, 705 yards).

20. Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul, Minn. (13-0). QB Joe Mauer (6- 4, 215) carved up defenses for 2,560 yards and 25 TDs last year. The defending 5A titlist also features RB-DB Rashon Powers-Neal (6-3, 215).

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