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Mater Dei's 36-31 upset win over St. John Bosco opened paths to the national title for several programs.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #12

No. 1 St. John Bosco faces No. 12 Mater Dei to close out Trinity League action.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #11

Braves add another marquee win to their resume with 27-14 victory over Santa Margarita.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #10

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.

#	Team	Ovr.	Rating	Str.	+/-
151	Downers Grove South	5-5	16.40	15.8	-9
152	Hononegah	5-5	16.30	14.9	+66
153	Conant	3-6	16.30	26.9	-10
154	Newman Central Catholic	8-2	15.90	0.8	+125
155	Schaumburg	3-6	15.60	24.3	-4
156	Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond	10-0	15.60	-11.3	+56
157	Waubonsie Valley	2-7	15.50	24.7	-16
158	Sterling	6-4	15.20	8.4	--
159	Carrollton	7-3	15.20	5.4	+39
160	Chicago Hope Academy	8-2	15.20	-0.3	-3
161	St. Joseph-Ogden	6-4	15.00	7.6	+58
162	Lake Forest	4-5	14.90	18.6	+6
163	Centralia	7-3	14.80	5.5	-23
164	King	6-4	14.80	7.2	+8
165	Columbia	7-3	14.70	4.8	-15
166	Dundee-Crown	3-6	14.50	20.0	+116
167	Plainfield South	4-5	14.30	12.2	-6
168	Joliet West	4-5	14.10	14.6	-2
169	Grant Community	6-4	14.10	5.0	-15
170	Benet Academy	3-6	13.90	27.2	+8
171	Roxana	7-3	13.70	-1.9	+16
172	Pearl City-Eastland	5-5	13.50	12.5	-34
173	Lemont	5-5	13.30	10.4	+8
174	Riverside-Brookfield	8-2	12.90	-2.6	-15
175	Johnston City	10-0	12.80	-15.4	-117

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