MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

St. Edward and DeSoto both have shots to finish No. 1 in the Xcellent 25 Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

St. Edward soars from No. 25 to No. 4 after huge victory over rival St. Ignatius 20-13. Its resume now includes victories over St. Xavier, Moeller and Elder.

DeSoto takes over the top spot in the state of Texas at No. 6, one spot higher than Houston-power Katy. It's difficult to ignore DeSoto's potent offense, which averages 49 points per game.

Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

1. (1) Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.), 8-0
In a huge game on the west coast of Florida, Manatee dominated Palmetto 62-0. Qwixcore / Game recap

2. (2) Curtis (River Ridge, La.), 8-0
For the fourth time this season, Curtis did not allow a point as it shut out Clark 55-0. Box score

3. (4) Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.), 8-0
The Wildcats continue to feast on local competition, hammering Brunswick 42-8. Qwixcore / Box score

4. (25) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 10-0
With an impressive, come-from-behind win over rival St. Ignatius, St. Edward suddenly has an extremely impressive resume and will have a legitimate shot at the top spot. Story / Qwixcore / Photos

5. (5) Bellevue (Wash.), 9-0
In its final regular season game, Bellevue easily downed Mercer Island 42-0. Game recap