Atholton, Spalding debut in state football Top 25

Nothing near the top changed this week in the ESPN High School Maryland football state media poll, but a few new teams -- including Atholton and Archbishop Spalding -- broke into the Top 25.
Atholton jumped all the way to No. 17 after its 14-0 win over then-No. 10 River Hill. The Hawks dropped to No. 24 with the loss. Spalding came in at No. 21 after beating unranked Mount St. Joseph, 34-31.
Good Counsel still reigns, followed by Gilman at No. 2 and Calvert Hall at No. 3. Arundel is No. 6 with Dunbar at No. 12; McDonogh, 14; Old Mill, 15; Poly, 16; Loyola, 19; and Hammond, 20.
Surprisingly, Westminster did not crack the Top 25 despite its 32-31 victory over then-No. 9 Linganore, which dropped out of the poll.
To see the full rankings, visit ESPN HS Maryland.





