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Cardinal Mooney has claimed the No. 1 overall spot in the Week 9 FHSAA power rankings.

The Cougars' rise follows a 35-12 victory over previously undefeated Lakewood.

Vero Beach, Buchholz, Armwood, and Lakeland complete the top five teams in the state.

Cardinal Mooney has jumped up to the No. 1 overall spot in the Week 9 FHSAA power rankings.

The Cougars (6-1) were outside the top five in the Week 8 power rankings, but vaulted to the top spot after beating previoulsy undefeated Lakewood 35-12 .

Cardinal Mooney has won three consecutive games against state-ranked opponents, are riding a five-game win streak and have scored at least 35 points in every win this season.

Vero Beach, Buchholz, Armwood and Lakeland round out the top five. Armwood (7-0) had been No. 1 o

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