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Final, Expanded 2016-17 FAB 50 Rankings

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All 50 ranked teams written up with explanations for why they were placed in these positions with comparisons to preseason ranking. The FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com is the official rankings of the National Sports News Service, which date back to the 1952 season. Nathan Hale of Seattle is the 2016-17 mythical national champion, the first ever from Washington. The Raiders are the second consecutive public school to finish No. 1 and the third this decade. 

Compiled by Ronnie Flores

RELATED: All-Time FAB 50 No. 1s | Final East Top 20 |  Final Southeast Top 20 | Final Midwest Top 20 | Final Southwest Top 20 | Final West Top 20 | Final 2016-17 FAB 50: Who Is The National Champ? |

Note: Preseason ranking in parenthesis; *Indicates forfeit wins, forfeit losses not included; **Indicates default wins/losses not included.

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Dick’s Nationals Preview: La Lumiere

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We take an in-depth look at all eight teams competing at the 2014 Dick’s Nationals in New York and conclude our series with No. 4 seed Huntington St. Joseph Prep of West Virginia. The Irish have been knocking on the doorstep of this event and want to show the country they deserve to be mentioned among the nation’s best programs. 

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National Preview: La Lumiere (IN)

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We continue our 2013-14 team previews with an in-depth look at La Lumiere School of LaPorte, Ind., which is looking to take the next step as one of the top boarding school programs in the country. Throughout October, we’ll preview many of the top teams from across the country as a countdown to the release of our preseason 2013-14 Student Sports FAB 50.

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