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Power Rankings, October 30, 2007

1.Gloucester (8-0): Last week's dramatic, come-from-behind 26-22 victory at Lynn Classical are the kind of victories that nearly every championship team has during the course of a season. Last week: 1

2.Masconomet (8-0): Three weeks to go, and two tough tests staring at the Chieftains. The first one comes this week when they must find a way to stop tough Nate Bunnell and the Pentucket offense. Last week: 2

3.Pinkerton Academy (7-1): The Astros showed just how explosive they are by scoring three touchowns in 2 minutes and 5 seconds last week agaisnt Concord. Last week: 3

4.Swampscott (7-1): The Northeastern Conference Small title is on the line when the Big Blue host Beverly in a battle of league unbeatens at home this Saturday. Last week: 4

5.Pelham (8-0): Friday is the one showdown that everyone has been waiting for: the clash of the unbeatens at Gilford. Last week: 5

6.Greater Lawrence (8-0): Knocking off fellow unbeaten Lynn Tech on the road last weekend was a major step towards the postseason for the Reggies. Last week: 7

7.Salem, N.H. (6-3): After stunning previously unbeaten Nashua South two weeks ago, the Blue Devils followed that performance by tripping up Manchester Central. Last week: unranked

8.Londonderry, N.H. (6-3): Alex Theodhosi set the Lancers' single-season rushing record, but he would have preferred a win over Nashua South.
Last week: 6

9.Beverly (5-3): Panthers have turned their season around, winning three straight after a three-game skid. A win at Swampscott Saturday gives them their first NEC title since 1988. Last week: 11

10.Salem, Ma. (5-3): It may not always be pretty, but the Witches are winning with consistency. Their next victory will be their most in one season since the championship year of 1999. Last week: 12

11.Andover (5-3): Chelmsford continued its hex over the Golden Warriors last week, much to their chagrin. Last week: 8

12.North Andover (6-2): The red-hot Scarlet Knights gave CAL Small leader Newburyport and ace quarterback Joe Clancy fits a week ago. Last week: honorable mention

Honorable Mention: Georgetown (6-1), Manchester Essex (6-2), Phillips Academy (5-1), Pentucket (6-2), Hamilton-Wenham (4-3)

Dropped out of poll: Newburyport (was ranked No. 9)