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MaxPreps rankings for Division 5A football (2023). Every high school football team in the nation is ranked. Find out where your teams stands... 

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National showdown is highlighted by athletes headed to Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and USC.

Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei features 70 Players with an FBS offer

After more than a year on top of the rankings, previous No. 1 Mater Dei stunned by Corona Centennial on Friday.

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Centennial capitalized on Mater Dei's seven turnovers, including a pivotal interception in the final minutes, to secure the victory. The Huskies' defense, led by Jonathan McKinley, who recorded multiple sacks and a fumble recovery, played a crucial role in the upset. Offensively, Malaki Davis contributed significantly with multiple rushing touchdowns.

No. 21 overall Corona Centennial knocks off the No. 1 team in the nation Mater Dei!

Bishop Gorman showcased its depth and dominance on both sides of the ball, pulling away from East St. Louis in a 35-10 win. The Gaels’ explosive offense and stifling defense set the tone early, cementing their standing as one of the nation’s top programs.

Bishop Gorman Overpowers East St. Louis with 35-10 Victory

In one of Georgia’s most intense showdowns of the season, Carrollton held off Gainesville for a narrow 43-21 victory. Both teams traded momentum throughout the night, but Carrollton’s defense came up clutch in the second half to secure the win.

GAME OF THE WEEK: Carrollton Edges Gainesville 43-21 in Georgia Thriller

Mater Dei held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Kahuku to secure a 21-18 victory. The Monarchs’ defense came up clutch in the final minutes, preserving the win and keeping Mater Dei among the nation’s top-ranked programs

Mater Dei Survives Late Push vs. Kahuku!

Mater Dei survives scare from Kahuku while St John Bosco rallies for win over St Frances Academy.

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Behind future Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey, Diablos hand Bulldogs worst defeat since 2006.

No.11 Mission Viejo dominate in wire-to-wire 53-14 win

No. 3–ranked Bishop Gorman delivered a dominant 38-0 shutout to open its season 2-0. The Gaels—riding an 11-game winning streak—overpowered the host team with balanced offense and relentless defense

No. 3 Bishop Gorman Shuts Out Kahuku 38-0 in Statement Road Win

Stags surge in the second half to beat St Joseph's Prep 45-17 while Dragons shutout Midland 49-0.

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De La Salle pulls through late as they scored a late touchdown to seal the deal vs. the Lakeland Dreadnaughts, 10-6 in the MaxPreps Game of the Week!

De La Salle Spartans rally late to defeat the visiting Lakeland Dreadnaughts, 10-6

Sophomore wide receiver DJ Tubbs with two back to back touchdown scores from his Sophomore quarterback #12 Koa Malau'ulu

#	Team	Ovr.	Rating	Str.
26	S Sioux City North	2-7	-6.90	3.2
27	Jefferson	4-5	-9.70	-8.3
28	Dubuque Senior	2-7	-9.70	7.0
29	D Davenport North	2-7	-10.90	1.0
30	O Ottumwa	4-5	-11.00	-6.8
31	Lincoln	3-6	-14.70	-2.3
32	Washington	1-7	-14.90	9.4
33	Davenport Central	2-7	-18.70	-2.2
34	Lincoln	2-7	-20.30	0.7
35	Marshalltown	2-7	-20.90	-1.4
36	D Des Moines East	0-9	-35.60	-5.1

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