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Power Rankings, October 23, 2007

1.Gloucester (7-0): After easily pounding Peabody last weekend at home, the Fishermen face their biggest test of the season this Friday at once-beaten Lynn Classical. Last week: 1

2.Masconomet (7-0): Chieftains know how to put the hammer down offensively, as evidenced by their 61-point margin of victory over the last two weeks combined. Last week: 2

3.Pinkerton Academy (6-1): After getting walloped by Brockton two weeks ago, then having a bye week, the Astros are itching to take their frustrations out on Concord Friday. Last week: 3

4.Swampscott (6-1): Clutch play continues for the Big Blue, who have won a pair of games by two points and one contest by a single point thus far. Surprising Saugus is on deck this week. Last week: 4

5.Pelham, N.H. (7-0): There's one more tune up for the Gryphons before next week's showdown with Gilford. Last week: 5

6.Londonderry, N.H. (6-2): Once-beaten Nashua South could be vulnerable against this squad Friday night after getting roughed up a week ago by Salem, N.H. Last week: 6

7.Greater Lawrence (7-0): After four straight lopsided wins, the Reggies face a tough test in their showdown with Lynn Tech this week. Last week: 8

8.Andover (5-2): Golden Warriors are playing their best ball of the season heading into a crucial matchup with Chelmsford. Last week: 9

9.Newburyport: Five straight wins and a favorable schedule down the homestretch have the Clippers dreaming of a Cape Ann League Small playoff berth. Last week: unranked

10.Phillips Academy (5-0): More Modeste magic! Last week: 12

11.Beverly (4-3): Panthers once again prowling behind 1,100-yard rusher Greg Pierce and find themselves atop Northeastern Conference South standings. Last week: unranked

12.Salem, MA (4-3): Never-say-die Witches finding new ways to win; Dan Reddy and his penchant for booting long field goals is the team's latest weapon. Last week: unranked

Honorable Mention: North Andover (5-2), Pentucket (5-2), Manchester Essex (5-2), Georgetown (5-1), Marblehead (4-3).

Dropped out of poll:
St. John's Prep (was ranked 10th)