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Power Rankings, October 9, 2007

1.Gloucester (5-0): Fishermen passed their stiffest test of the season at Swampscott; should have no problem with Peabody this week. Last week: 1

2.Pinkerton (6-0): Memorial may still be reeling after the 53-6 pasting that the Astros laid on them last weekend. Last week: 2

3.Masconomet (5-0): Gut check at halftime paved the way for huge 17-14 victory over previously unbeaten Wilmington. Last week: 3

4.Pelham (6-0): Bruce Vieira and Co. have outscored their opponents by a whopping 270-27 margin thus far. Last week: 4

5.Swampscott (4-1): Big Blue showed it can play with the best when they gave Gloucester its tightest game of the season. Big one with Fenwick awaits this weekend. Last week: 5

6.Londonderry (4-2): Winless Nashua North provided a much-needed breather for the Lancers last weekend. Last week: 7

7.Pentucket (4-1): Four straight wins for Nate Bunnell & Co. have thrust the Sachems into the Cape Ann League Large title race. Last week: 8

8.Greater Lawrence (5-0): Few Merrimack Valley teams can match the Reggies' turnaround the last few seasons. Last week: 10

9.Andover (3-2): The loser of their contest with Tewksbury this Saturday will be all by mathematically eliminated from the MVC race. Last week: 11

10.Bishop Fenwick (3-2): Another stellar performance from Bobby Tarr last weekend (287 yards, 4 TDs) gets the Crusaders back on track. Last week: 12

11.Phillips Academy (3-0): Corbin Tognoni is a leader on the Big Blue's rapidly emerging defense. Last week: unranked

12.Manchester Essex (4-1): Hornets seem to be getting it done with smoke and mirrors | but all that matters is that they're getting it done. Last week: unranked

Honorable Mention: Georgetown (3-1), Pingree (2-1), North Andover (3-2).

Dropped out of poll: St. John's Prep (was No. 6), Hamilton-Wenham (was No. 9)