Gilman’s football coaches and players knew they had such a strong schedule this fall that a key win or two could give them a national ranking. Well, that took exactly one week.

The Greyhounds’ 28-7 win over Good Counsel Saturday night at the I-95 Kickoff Classic boosted them to No. 14 in the USA Today Super 25. Gilman, ranked No. 1 by The Sun, was not ranked in the first Super 25, but Good Counsel was No. 9.

In the Classic at Towson University, quarterback Darius Jennings led a terrific all-around team game with two touchdowns, one rushing and one passing. He ran for 142 yards on 25 carries.

While the Greyhounds celebrated their victory – under a short but impressive fireworks display that ended the Classic – they were already thinking about some tough opponents yet to come.

"It's a big stepping stone," wide receiver Cyrus Jones told The Sun’s Rich Scherr. "Our season doesn't get any easier. We've just got to be humble, take this win and move on."

The Greyhounds (2-0) get another national power this weekend when they play host to Don Bosco Prep of Ramsey, N.J. Friday at 7 p.m. at Morgan State. Last season, Don Bosco was ranked No. 1 in the national by USA Today and MaxPreps after a 12-0 season, but the Ironmen are not currently ranked in the Super 25. The game is scheduled to be broadcast live by WBAL Plus.

On Sept. 18, the Greyhounds play DeMatha, a 45-31 winner over Loyola Saturday, at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium at 8 p.m. Gilman defeated DeMatha two years ago, 21-14, but lost last season, 56-35.