The Xavier Saints remained in the No.1 spot in the Class 3A football poll Sunday in the Des Moines Register despite losing to Dowling Catholic, 24-2, Friday night in the season opener.

Dowling is ranked No.1 in Class 4A. Friday's game was a rematch of the 2013 Class 4A state championship game, but Xavier dropped form 4A to 3A this year and has only four returning starters.

The Washington Warriors stayed in the No.3 spot in the Class 4A rankings after topping Jefferson, 43-26, Friday.

CLASS 4A

1. Dowling (1-0), 2. Waukee (1-0), 3. Washington (1-0), 4. Bettendorf (1-0), 5. Cedar Falls (1-0), 6. Ankeny Centennial (1-0), 7. Johnston (1-0), 8. North Scott (1-0), 9. West Des Moines Valley (0-1), 10. Dubuque Hempstead (0-1).

CLASS 3A

1. Xavier (0-1), 2. Pella (1-0), 3. Solon (1-0), 4. West Delaware (1-0), 5. Davenport Assumption (0-1), 6. Harlan (1-0), 7. Waverly-Shell Rock (1-0), 8. Gilbert (1-0), 9. Humboldt (1-0), 10. Sioux City Heelan (0-1).