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Eagles beat Mater Dei for first time since 2013, face No. 1 St. John Bosco this week.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #9

Baylor climbs after 38-35 win over McCallie.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #8

Baylor and Clay-Chalkville join Rockets among nation's elite.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #7

Lone Peak, De La Salle and Bixby join the Blue Tornado as rankings newcomers.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #6

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.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #5

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.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #4

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

#	Team	Ovr.	Rating	Str.
26	Plainfield South	7-3	2.30	-7.0
27	Schaumburg	5-5	2.30	9.4
28	Joliet West	5-5	-0.80	-0.1
29	South Elgin	6-4	-0.90	-3.3
30	Taft	7-4	-3.20	-5.5
31	Niles West	5-5	-13.60	-5.8
32	Curie	5-5	-28.30	-24.8

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