Here are the PelicanPreps.com Top 20 Overall Rankings based on games through Dec. 14. Prior week's ranking in parentheses. Information gathered by Tensey Pricer and Mike Coppage from newspaper and Internet reports and interviews. If mistakes or omissions are noticed, or if you think a team should be ranked better than it is, please provide PelicanPreps.com with the information by clicking here.

1. (1) West Monroe Rebels 13-1

COACH: Don Shows.

TOP PLAYERS: QB Steven Ensminger (Committed to Auburn); RB Frank Goodin (Committed to Louisiana-Monroe); S Shomari Clemons (Committed to LSU); DL Will Blackwell; OL Clayton Chambers; OL Andrew Stout (Committed to Louisiana-Monroe); DL Luther Davis; OT Mark Snyder (Committed to LSU); P/DB Scott Love (Committed to Louisiana-Monroe).

SCOOP: Two ULM commits guided the Rebels to a 28-7 5A state championship win over Acadiana. Frank Goodin ran for 170 yards and three touchdowns and DB/K Scott Love picked off three passes and also blocked a field goal. It was West Monroe's sixth state title in the past 13 years, but the first since 2000.

West Monroe has graced the top of the Overall Top 20 since the early weeks of the season. East St. John was the preseason favorite.

The Rebels captured the title with a particularly stingy defense and an offense that struggled at times with mistakes, but was capable of putting points on the board in a hurry, especially when the football was in the hands of Goodin.

Next year's West Monroe team will be almost entirely revamped on offense, although WR Mario Wiley will be back. On defense, the Rebels may be even better, with top prospect DL Will Blackwell and linemate Luther Davis returning. ILB C.C. Carpenter, who had a big championship game, also returns.

LOSSES: Longview, Texas (21-0), Sept 3.

2. (2) John Curtis Christian (River Ridge) Patriots 10-1

COACH: J.T. Curtis.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Joe McKnight; QB Kyle Collura; DB Alvin Scott; DB P.J. Smith; LB Jacob Dufrene; DL Oscar Ponce De Leon; PK Josh Medley; RB David Seeman

SCOOP: Joe McKnight accounted for three TDs and even had a fourth called back (on a 97-yard interception return) as the Patriots rolled to their 20th state championship with a dominant 31-6 performance over St. Charles Catholic in the 2A finals.

McKnight, who was voted the defensive MVP on the 2A all-state team, totaled 120 yards rushing on nine carries, including two touchdowns, and also brought back a punt 55 yards for the third touchdown.

OL Andrew Nierman (6-1, 290, Jr.) also made the 2A all-state squad, as did OLB/DL John Ruttley and DL Oscar Ponce de Leon.

LOSSES: No. 7 East St. John (16-6), Sept. 30.

3. (3) Bastrop Rams 14-0

COACH: Brad Bradshaw.

TOP PLAYERS: WR Tommy White; WR DeAngelo Benton; DL Kentravis Aubrey; DL LaMarcus Williams; FS Montrell Gardner; QB Randall Mackey

SCOOP: The Rams presented a strong case for the number two spot in the Overall Top 20 with an easy 41-12 win over Breaux Bridge in the 4A title game.

Sophomore QB Randall Mackey led Bastrop with a 14-of-22 effort that produced 251 yards and two touchdowns. WR DeAngelo Benton was the recipient of five passes for 115 yards, including a 71-yard score. Mackey added 49 yards rushing on 10 carries. Both Mackey and Benton were named all-state in 4A, as was DL Kentravis Aubrey (6-2, 300, Jr.). Mackey is the top-rated underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores only) in Louisiana and Benton is #9.

James Brown, a 5-foot-8, 155-pound junior, returned the opening kickoff for an 89-yard Bastrop touchdown. Brown added six tackles from his cornerback position.

LB Kentravious Alford was a force at the line of scrimmage, racking up 11 tackles and a sack. The Bastrop defense held BBHS to 195 yards of total offense. In contrast, the Rams had 399 yards of total offense.

LOSSES: None.

4. (4) Acadiana (Scott) Wreckin Rams 12-2

COACH: Ted Davidson.

TOP PLAYERS: LB Jacob Cutrera (Committed to LSU); RB James Armstrong; RB Darrius Eaglin; LB Garrett Theriot; OL Jarell Moss; QB Jonathan Morvant.

SCOOP: The Rams fell behind 14-0 early in the first quarter versus West Monroe, but battled back with a 61-yard second quarter touchdown pass from Jonathan Morvant to WR Javinas Faulk. The Acadiana veer offense was never able to get fully clicking, managing to gain only 163 yards of total offense.

RB James Armstrong, who had been averaging 160 yards rushing per game in the playoffs, was held to 24 yards by the West Monroe defense.

LOSSES: No. 16 Sulphur (27-0), Oct. 28; No. 1 West Monroe (13-1), Dec. 10.

5. (5) Catholic (Baton Rouge) Bears 12-1

COACH: Dale Weiner.

TOP PLAYERS: DL Jason Peters; QB Ryan Lewis; RB Julius Fleming; CB Byron Washington; RB Henry Minor.

SCOOP: RB Julius Fleming ran for 1,342 yards and 14 touchdowns for Catholic, which was eliminated in the semis by champion West Monroe.

LOSSES: No. 1 West Monroe (27-8), Dec. 2.

6. (6) Hahnville Tigers 9-3

COACH: Lou Valdin.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Terrance Isaac; QB Early James; RB Jordan Stephany; WR Brian Singleton; DE Kentrell Lockett; DB Kemon Jacobs; OL Kevin Maddox.

SCOOP: Terrance Isaac gained 1,178 yards rushing this year on 199 carries and scored eight TDs.

LOSSES: No. 7 East St. John (35-20), Oct. ; No. 17 Destrehan (44-25), Oct. 28.

7. (7) East St. John (Reserve) Wildcats 9-2

COACH: Larry Dauterive.

TOP PLAYERS: ATH Ricky Dixon; ATH Johnnie Thiel; WR Louis Lee; WR Roy James; OLB Stefoin Francois; DE Antoine Fisher; DT Patrick Compton; DB Lacardio Joseph; RB Johnny Owen; PK Radi Jabouri.

SCOOP: The recruiting race is heating up for WR/ATH Ricky Dixon, a four-star player with offers from LSU, Ole Miss, and Florida, among others. Dixon lists those three schools as his favorites.

Will RB Johnny Owen stay at East St. John for his senior year, or return to Brother Martin?

Owen (5-10, 180) averaged more than 10 yards per carry this year (98-989, 16 TDs) for ESJ.

LOSSES: No. 6 Hahnville (28-27), Sept. 16; No. 6 Hahnville (33-25), Nov. 25.

8. (8) Redemptorist (Baton Rouge) Wolves 13-1

COACH: Guy Mistretta.

TOP PLAYERS: WR/FS Toren Dixon; DE Jonathan Hollins; DT Lionel Robertson; LB Bradley Roussel; QB Justin Rogers; RB Brent Grimes; DB Darrell Glasper.

SCOOP: Redemptorist gained revenge for its only regular season loss in the 3A state championship, defeating Notre Dame 13-6. The Wolves lost to Notre Dame 16-7 early in the season.

Justin Rogers tossed two late touchdown passes for Redemptorist, including a 28-yard throw to WR Toren Dixon and a 13-yarder to fellow WR Teron Scott. MVP Brent Grimes rushed for 87 yards on 25 carries and added another 72 yards on returns.

Rogers and Grimes (ATH) were recently named to the 4A all-state team, as was Texas Tech commit Jonathan Hollins, who was named the state's defensive MVP. CB Darrell Glasper also earned all-state accolades.

LOSSES: No. 9 Notre Dame (16-7), Sept. 9.

9. (9) Notre Dame (Crowley) Pioneers 11-2

COACH: Lewis Cook.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Scotty Francis; QB Andre Robicheaux; FS David Hensgens; LB Lance Meche; LB Matt Briggs; DE Stephen Hundley.

SCOOP: Notre Dame led 6-0 for most of the 3A title game, but Redemptorist converted on two late drives for the win.

DL Stephen Hundley, named to the 3A all-state team again this season, was the MVP for Notre Dame in the championship game. In addition to several tackles, Hundley picked off an early pass and the Pioneers scored on the ensuing drive, with Andre Robicheaux hitting WR Rusty Leger (3 receptions, 54 yards) on a 9-yard TD pass.

RB Scotty Francis never was able to shake loose, as Redemptorist held the big back to 35 yards on 17 carries, and Robicheaux completed 6-of-13 passes for only 75 yards against a Redemptorist defense that featured four first-team all-state players.

Notre Dame LB Lance Meche and DB/ATH David Hensgens were named to the 3A all-state team. Both players were prominent figures on a defense that was widely considered among the best in the state.

LOSSES: Crowley (8-7), Nov. 4.

10. (14) Evangel Christian (Shreveport) Eagles 12-3

COACH: Ronnie Alexander.

TOP PLAYERS: S/QB Dan Kreamer (Out with torn ACL); DE Greg Greathouse; DE Jon Bell; WR Jeff Hulett; CB Ramon Broadway; CB Derrick Williams; OT Doug Stroud; RB Cerderrick Tyson.

SCOOP: Leading only 15-7 at the half, Evangel poured it on after intermission in a 42-7 win over Opelousas Catholic in the Class A state championship. Head coach Dennis Dunn announced his resignation in the days following the game. His replacement will be highly-respected longtime defensive coordinator Ronnie Alexander.

MVP Cerderrick Tyson rambled for 181 yards and four touchdowns in the title game, and Jordan Powell threw for 280 yards and a TD.

ECA placed three players on the Class A all-state team, including OL Greg Greathouse, DL Jon Bell (defensive MVP), and DB Ramon Broadway.

LOSSES: Springdale, Ark. (35-7), Sept. 3; Texas High (45-10), Sept. 9; Longview (52-14), Sept. 16.

11. (10) Breaux Bridge Tigers 12-2

COACH: Mike Mowad

TOP PLAYERS: QB John Williams; RB Jeremy Calais; DT Terran Broussard; DT Blake Lewis.

SCOOP: Breaux Bridge and two-way standout QB/DB John Williams were the victims of perhaps a perfect game by Bastrop in the 4A state championship.

Williams suffered a deep thigh bruise in the first half and was limited to defense and the Breaux Bridge offense never could get untracked, although Williams did complete 3-of-6 passes for 105 yards, including a 67-yard TD pass to TE Chad Johnson.

Johnson had a stellar effort, hauling in four passes for 110 yards and returning three kicks for 77 yards.

DL Chris Joseph (6-2, 300, Jr.) was named the 4A defensive MVP of the all-state team. John Williams was named to the team as an athlete and Mike Mowad is the 4A Coach of the Year.

LOSSES: No. 18 St. Thomas More (24-20), Sept. 30.

12. (11) Ouachita Parish (Monroe) Lions 11-3

COACH: John Carr.

TOP PLAYERS: WR Jimmy Young; QB Josh Strong; RB Keldrick Johnson.

SCOOP: WR/DB Jimmy Young, a 4A all-state WR, committed to Louisiana Tech recently. RB Keldrick Johnson (1654 yards rushing in only 10 games) also was named all-state.

LOSSES: No. 13 Neville (50-18), Oct. 14; No. 3 Bastrop (34-19), Nov. 4; No. 3 Bastrop (33-26), Dec. 3.

13. (12) Neville (Monroe) Tigers 11-3

COACH: Mickey McCarty.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Leonard Caesar; QB Dominique Dade; WR Darrius McNeal; LB Mark Newbill.

SCOOP: With two juniors (LB Mark Newbill and DB Terrance Miley) on the 4A all-state defense, the Tigers will be outstanding again next year.

LOSSES: Ruston (11-8), Sept. 2; No. 3 Bastrop (34-17); Oct. 27; No. 11 Breaux Bridge (16-0), Dec. 2.

14. (13) Patterson Lumberjacks 10-2

COACH: Tommy Minton.

TOP PLAYERS: RB William Griffin; OL Coby Minton; OL Mike Boyce; WR Terance Calais.

SCOOP: William Griffin, who rushed for 1,996 yards and 23 TDs, was named 3A all-state offensive MVP. Joining Griffin on the all-state offense is senior OL Coby Minton, son of the head coach. Junior Terance Calais made the all-state defense at defensive back.

LOSSES: No. 6 Hahnville (21-20), Oct. 1; No. 19 Independence (19-12), Nov. 25.

15. (15) Zachary Broncos 11-1

COACH: Bob Howell.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Ricky James; RB Jeff Johnson; FB Toney McDowell; QB Cothern Williams; OG Cameron Ceasor; OG Justin Pomeroy; LB Jeff Chapman; LB Kevin Persick; LB Derrien Matthews.

SCOOP: Zachary OL Cameron Ceasar, a 6-foot-2, 310-pound senior, was named 4A all-state. Ricky James, Ellis Hansell, and Jeff Chapman were honorable mention all-state.

LOSSES: No. 12 Ouachita (35-31), Nov. 25.

16. (16) Sulphur Golden Tors 7-2

COACH: Paul Bourgeois.

TOP PLAYERS: RB Isiah Ryan; QB Ben Bourgeois; WR Andy Riche; DE Casey Broussard.

SCOOP: Season complete.

LOSSES: Comeaux (17-0), Nov. 4; No. 5 Catholic-BR (17-14), Nov. 25.

17. (17) Destrehan Wildcats 10-2

COACH: Stephen Robichaux.

TOP PLAYERS: QB Jai Eugene; DT Chaz Washington (Committed to Miami); WR Edwin Reed; WR Josh Martin; RB Raynor Derkins.

SCOOP: Blue-chip CB Jai Euguene visited USC last weekend. Eugene is one of the most sought-after defensive backs in the land, although he performed double duty at QB for Destrehan.

LOSSES: No. 7 East St. John (52-7), Nov. 4; No. 1 West Monroe (49-27), Nov. 25.

18. (18) St. Thomas More Cougars 9-4

COACH: Jim Hightower

TOP PLAYERS: RB Van Taylor; S Grant Fleming; RB Spencer Hebert; DT John Sorgi; DT Jeff Etienne; PK Tyler Albrecht.

SCOOP: Tyler Albrecht was honered as the 4A all-state kicker.

LOSSES: No. 16 Sulphur (28-3), Sept. 9; No. 4 Acadiana (27-24, OT), Sept. 16; Northside (17-16), Oct. 14; No. 3 Bastrop (19-17), Nov. 25.

19. (19) Independence Tigers 10-2

COACH: Keith Carona

TOP PLAYERS: QB Chris Banks; DT John Williams; SS Tim Richardson; WR Jasmine Dalton; DE Keeric Nicholes.

SCOOP: Senior OL Mark Booth and 6-foot-4 junior receiver Jasmine Dalton were offensive 3A all-state performers. Junior DL John Williams and senior DB Tim Richardson were named to the 3A defensive all-state team.

LOSSES: Amite (22-19), Sept. 22

20. (NR) St. Charles Catholic Comets 11-2

COACH: Frank Monica.

TOP PLAYERS: WR Casey Robottom; RB Chris Jones; LG Chris Waguespack; WR Chase Fletcher; DE Roland Ricca; DE Mike Troglen; SS Jared Nowell.

SCOOP: OL Mark Murphy and WR/KR Casey Robottom were named to the 2A all-state team.

LOSSES: No. 2 John Curtis (31-0), Oct. 14; St. James (20-12), Nov. 12; No. 2 John Curtis (31-6), Dec. 9.