High School Notes

Three of preseason top five teams loseThe 1999 season has taken its toll on some early national contenders in the ranks of high school football. Preseason top 5 picks—as rated in AFM's High School Power Rankings—No. 3 McKinley (Canton, Ohio), No. 4 Northwestern (Miami, Fla.) and No. 5 Jenks (Okla.) have all dropped games during the first half of the season. Behind the record-setting passing of super QB prospect Brock Berlin, No. 1 Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.) remains the favorite to win its Class 5A state championship. It had won three straight state titles at the 3A level, but the Eagles' domination precipitated a move up in competition this season. Here are the AFM High School Power Rankings through October 15:1. Evangel Christian (Shreveport, La.) Record: 6-0 Head Coach: Dennis DunnLooking back: Has breezed through the toughest part of its schedule,