Power Rankings: High School Football

1 HOOVER ( Ala. ) The Bucs improved to 3-0 by beating Carver ( Ala. ) 45-12 last Friday. Senior quarterback Ross Wilson threw three touchdown passes, and sophomore running back Jemeriz Owens had a 17-yard rushing TD and an 85-yard kickoff return for another score. Hoover travels to rival Spain Park ( Ala. ) on Friday.

2 LAKELAND ( Fla. ) On the strength of senior running back Chris Rainey 's 126 rushing yards, the Dreadnaughts (3-0) drubbed Winter Haven ( Fla. ) 34-7 last Saturday. Next up: No. 10 St. Xavier of Cincinnati on Saturday (box, below left).

3 OAKS CHRISTIAN ( Westlake Village , Calif. ) The Lions (2-0) routed Muir ( Calif. ) 60-6 last Friday as senior quarterback Jimmy Clausen completed 7 of 8 passes for 275 yards and four touchdowns. Senior running back-linebacker Marc Tyler ran for two TDs and returned a fumble for another. After a bye week, Oaks Christian visits ninth-ranked St. Bonaventure, of Ventura , Calif. , on Sept. 22.

4 WARREN CENTRAL ( Indianapolis ) With a whopping 523 yards on the ground, the Warriors (4-0) crushed Ben Davis of Indianapolis 76-7. Senior running back Darren Evans (six TDs) led the attack. Warren Central is at North Central of Indianapolis on Friday.

5 CARROLL (Southlake, Texas ) The Dragons (1-0) opened with a 49-13 win over Lake Highlands of Dallas , their 33rd consecutive victory and 64th in 65 games. Carroll hosts Evangel Christian, of Shreveport , La., on Thursday.

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