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Times' Top 10

Published August 31, 2007

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Times' preseason top 10

1. Armwood: We're not sure if this is the Hawks' best team ever, but it's good enough to contend for another state title.

2. Plant: Defending state champs' mantra in 2006: "One heartbeat." Suggested cardiovascular slogan for '07: "Pulse has hardly diminished."

3. Chamberlain: The Chiefs, brimming with fleetness and athleticism, could be this year's Plant.

4. Jefferson: Dragons are high on new QB Zack Grossi but are 0-4 the past two years vs. Armwood and Plant.

5. Riverview: If Sharks can muster a respectable passing game to complement tailback Jahleel Addae, they'll make the Class 6A playoffs.

6. Gaither: Cowboys have started great but finished miserably the past two years. Can standout TB Jarvis Giles help change that?

7. Hillsborough: Terriers ultimately could crack our top five if offense shows signs of life.

8. Jesuit: Newfound offensive balance should reinvigorate Tigers, who haven't exactly dazzled us in recent years.

9. Durant: The Cougars, who humiliated Plant City in the spring jamboree, return 14 starters.

10. Middleton: Tigers might be ranked higher if not for a schedule that could be the county's toughest.

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