NOTE: The Deseret News top 25 is based on voting by 14 prep football writers. Total points are based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote.

1. Timpview (6-0) Class: 4A

Was: 1. Points: 346. Last week: Beat Tooele, 40-7.

Outlook: Now that T-Birds have set the state record for consecutive wins, this question looms — will anybody beat them in 4A this year? Next up: at Orem, Thursday.

2. Alta (6-1) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Points: 335. Last week: Beat Brighton, 45-0.

Outlook: It wasn't long ago that the Brighton-Alta football rivalry was must-see theatre, but the Hawks simply throttle their rival these days. Next up: vs. Hillcrest, Friday.

3. Cottonwood (7-0) Class: 4A

Was: 3. Points: 326. Last week: Beat Highland, 32-21.

Outlook: The Reg. 6 championship will be on the line when East rides into town this weekend. Next up: vs. East, Friday.

4. Layton (6-1) Class: 5A

Was: 4. Points: 307. Last week: Beat Clearfield, 34-0.

Outlook: Can the Lancers continue to take care of business with surprising Syracuse on tap this week? Next up: vs. Syracuse, Friday.

5. Bingham (5-2) Class: 5A

Was: 6. Points: 290. Last week: Beat Kearns, 42-10.

Outlook: Miners are looking scarier and scarier by the week. Next up: at Riverton, Friday.

6. Pleasant Grove (6-1) Class: 5A

Was: 8. Points: 271. Last week: Beat Lone Peak, 24-21.