The Post Top 20: DeMatha rolls, Howard rises; Sherwood, Hylton join the ranks

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1. DeMatha (5-0) Last week: 1

The Stags exploded for 34 points in the second half of a 40-0 rout at then-No. 7 St. John’s on Saturday. Next up: Saturday at McNamara (3-2), 2 p.m.

2. Damascus (5-0) LW: 2

Jake Funk now has 17 rushing touchdowns on the season after recording four in a 54-6 win over Wheaton. Next up: Friday at Blake (1-4), 6:30 p.m.

3. Lake Braddock (5-0) LW: 3

Junior running back Lamont Atkins totaled 236 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday’s 33-7 win against Centreville. Next up: Saturday at T.C. Williams (2-3), 1 p.m.

4. South County (5-0) LW: 4

DeMarcus Ramsey racked up 228 rushing yards and four touchdowns as the Stallions rolled past T.C. Williams, 42-2. Next up: Friday vs. W.T. Woodson (1-4), 7 p.m.

5. Old Mill (5-0) LW: 5

The Patriots defense stymied a surging Chesapeake team in a 30-6 victory to remain unbeaten. Next up: Friday vs. North County (1-4), 6:30 p.m.

6. Westfield (4-1) LW: 6

Tyler Scanlon tossed five touchdown passes, including three to Trayquan James, as the Bulldogs rolled past Oakton, 38-7. Next up: Friday vs. Briar Woods (2-3), 7 p.m.

7. DuVal (4-0) LW: 8

The Tigers entered their Monday matchup with High Point with a defense that had allowed 26 total points in their four wins. Next up: Friday at No. 8 Wise (4-0), 7 p.m.

8. Wise (4-0) LW: 9

The Pumas, who visited C.H. Flowers on Monday, had outscored their opponents 179-14 over the first four weeks of their season. Next up: Friday vs. No. 7 DuVal (4-0), 7 p.m.

9. Tuscarora (6-0) LW: 10

The Huskies offense rushed for 330 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in a 70-28 thrashing of Herndon. Next up: Friday at Potomac Falls (4-1), 7 p.m.

10. Seneca Valley (5-0) LW: 11

A 21-point first quarter propelled the Screaming Eagles to a 53-24 win at Magruder. Next up: Friday vs. Watkins Mill (3-2), 6:30 p.m.

11. Broad Run (5-0) LW: 12

The Spartans, who had a bye last week, have two more road games before they can play on their new turf field on Oct. 23 against Oakton. Next up: Friday at Yorktown (2-3), 7 p.m.

12. Quince Orchard (4-1) LW: 14

A 42-12 win over crosstown rival Gaithersburg gives the Cougars’ high-powered offense 198 points over the last four games. Next up: Friday at Churchill (1-4), 6:30 p.m.

13. St. John’s (3-2) LW: 7

With quarterback Talik Mann hobbled by an ankle injury, the Cadets fell 40-0 to top-ranked DeMatha on Saturday. Next up: Saturday vs. St. Mary’s Ryken (2-3), 3 p.m.

14. Good Counsel (3-2) LW: 15

The Falcons bounced back behind Mohamed Ibrahim’s 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 win at O’Connell. Next up: Friday vs. Carroll (4-1), 7 p.m.

15. Howard (5-0) LW: 16

Malik Anderson rushed for 181 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to seal a 29-22 win at then-No. 20 Oakland Mills. Next up: Friday at Centennial (0-5), 7 p.m.

16. Gonzaga (5-0) LW: 17

A fourth-quarter score helped the Eagles move past St. Mary’s Ryken in a 14-7 win on Sunday. Next up: Friday at O’Connell (1-5), 1 p.m.

17. Paint Branch (5-0) LW: 18

For the second straight week, the Panthers defense flexed its muscle in a rainy 12-7 victory over Blair. Next up: Friday vs. Einstein (0-5), 6:30 p.m.

18. Spalding (5-1) LW: 19

Joshua Chase ran for 178 yards on 25 carries to lift the Cavaliers over MIAA A foe Loyola Blakefield, 34-13. Next up: Friday at Calvert Hall (3-2), 7 p.m.

19. Sherwood (4-1) LW: NR

The Warriors showed their mettle with a 16-13 victory over two-time defending Maryland 4A state champion Northwest. Next up: Friday at Northwood (1-4), 6:30 p.m.

20. Hylton (5-1) LW: NR

The Bulldogs defense stuffed Freedom-Woodbridge on a two-point conversion attempt to hang on for a 34-33 quadruple-overtime win. Next up: Friday vs. Gar-Field (0-6), 7:30 p.m.

Dropped out: No. 13 Northwest (3-2), No. 20 Oakland Mills (4-1)

On the bubble: North Point (4-0), Forest Park (4-0), Ballou (5-1), Patuxent (5-0), West Potomac (4-1)