MaxPreps Top 25 National Football Rankings

Behind the strength of its come-from-behind victory over previous No. 15 Warren Central, Carmel avenged its only loss of the season and has surged into the Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

Carmel previously lost 22-20 to Warren Central, a talent-laden team that has been ranked in the Xcellent 25 all season. Now the favorite to capture Indiana's 5A crown, Carmel still needs to clear a major hurdle in Ben Davis, a team that it has already defeated once this season.

Also entering the rankings this week in Skyline. Following early wins against teams from Tennessee and Florida, Skyline has feasted on competition from the Lone Star State, allowing a mere 28 points over that stretch.

Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard

1. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 9-0
The Ironmen dispatched Clifton 56-8. Jabrill Peppers scored three touchdowns, including a 54-yard punt return for a score. Qwixcore

2. (2) Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), 10-0
Armwood showed no letdown following its big victory over rival Plant, posting a 54-6 victory over Leto. Qwixcore

3. (3) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 10-0
In the first round of the 6A playoffs, Trinity hammered Kenton 72-0. Travis Wright threw for four touchdowns. Qwixcore / MaxPreps Kentucky football playoff brackets

4. (5) Katy (Texas), 10-0
In a big intracity rivalry game, Katy blasted Cinco Ranch 38-7. Cinco Ranch rushed for minus-6 yards.

5. (6) Gaffney (S.C.), 11-0
Quinshad Davis caught 10 passes for 167 yards and a score in Gaffney's 42-0 victory over Spartanburg.