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Power Rankings, November 13, 2007

1.Gloucester (10-0): A victory over winless Danvers at home on Thanksgiving is the only thing that stands between the Northeastern Conference Large champions and a perfect regular season.
Last week: 1

2.Swampscott (9-1): After claiming the NEC Small title at home, the Big Blue look to take care of business against arch rival Marblehead on the holiday before gearing up for the Division 3 playoffs.
Last week: 2

3.Pelham, N.H. (10-0): The Pythons showed that they are much more than simply the Bruce Vieira Show.
Last week: 3

4.Masconomet (9-1): Took care of business vs. Triton to set up a win-and-they're-in as Cape Ann League Large champions scenario on Thanksgiving at home against North Andover.
Last week: 4

5.Pinkerton (8-2): Quieting the critics, the Astros blasted Manchester West to move within a game of their third straight Division 1 New Hampshire state title.
Last week: 5

6.Greater Lawrence (10-0): Impressive win over Shawsheen earned the Reggies a well-deserved playoff berth.
Last week: 6

7.Andover (7-3): The Golden Warriors sent Valley Forge Military Academy back to Wayne, Penn. licking their wounds last weekend.
Last week: 10

8.Georgetown (8-1): It comes down to this: a home victory over rival Manchester Essex on Turkey Day, and the Royals are headed back to the playoffs.
Last week: 11

9.Newburyport (7-3): It doesn't get much better than this if you're a Clipper fan -- facing your arch rivals from Amesbury on the holiday for a chance to win the CAL Small and go to the playoffs.
Last week: honorable mention

10.Phillips Academy (7-1): There's nothing sweeter than beating Phillips Exeter on their home turf in the country's second-longest high school football rivalry.
Last week: honorable mention

11.Manchester Essex (7-2): Hornets need to go on the road to Georgetown Thanksgiving morning and knock off the favored Royals to defend their league championship.
Last week: 12

12.Pentucket (7-3): It took a late touchdown, but powerful Wilmington finally subdued the Sachems last week and knocked them out of the CAL Large playoff race.
Last week: 7

Honorable mention: North Andover (7-3), Londonderry (7-4), Bishop Fenwick (6-4)

Dropped out of poll: St. John's Prep (was ranked No. 9)