MaxPreps ranks the Eagles football team at No. 19 in its Class 3 rankings for the 2009 season.
Chillicothe is ranked No. 1.
Sullivan opens up the season on Friday against Hermann.
The team that ended Sullivan’s season last year, Cardinal Ritter, is ranked No. 5.
Salem, who Sullivan will meet in the second game of districts on Oct. 23, is ranked No. 15. The Eagles defeated Fulton in the playoffs last season, but Fulton is ranked at No. 16.
Potosi checks in ahead of Sullivan at No. 18.
Despite losing many starters, Union is ranked No. 19 in the Class 4 rankings. Webb City is no surprise at No. 1. Staley, Helias, Kearney and Neosho round out the top five.