MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

Following another loss by a team occupying the top spot in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings, the nation has a new No. 1 high school football team.

Bishop Gorman tops this week's poll after racing to an 8-0 record that includes victories over St. John Bosco and Bingham, both of whom are nationally ranked this week.

A loss by Don Bosco Prep to Paramus Catholic paved the way for Bishop Gorman's ascent. It also allowed Paramus Catholic to enjoy a major boost in the rankings as well.



As league play continues in most states, the rankings likely will continue to fluctuate heading into the playoffs.

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1. (2) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 8-0
The Gaels routed Durango 77-0 to claim the top spot.

2. (4) De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), 7-0
De La Salle proved to be too much for James Logan, winning 55-7.

3. (5) Allen (Texas), 7-0
Allen led winless Hebron 16-7 at the half, then pulled away for a 44-10 victory.

4. (20) Paramus Catholic (N.J.), 6-0
Paramus Catholic's defense looked spectacular in a 21-14 victory over then-No. 1 Don Bocso Prep.



5. (3) Washington (Miami), 7-0
Washington looked sloppy at times, but held off rival Northwestern 27-12. {PAGEBREAK}

6. (7) DeSoto (Texas), 6-0
The Eagles continue to handle their business, beating Mansfield 49-21.

7. (10) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 5-1
Jason Negro's squad justified its No. 1 spot in the SoCal Top 25 rankings with a 28-25 win over Mater Dei.

8. (8) Folsom (Calif.), 7-0
Eight more touchdowns from Jake Browning helped Folsom beat Nevada Union 63-6.

9. (9) Bellevue (Wash.), 6-0
Bellevue handed Juanita its first loss, 38-6.

10. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 3-1
The Ironmen gave up a late touchdown and lost 21-14 to Paramus Catholic.


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11. (6) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 5-1
In a showdown of SoCal powers, Mater Dei fell to St. John Bosco 28-25.



12. (11) Central (Miami), 6-1
Central beat Norland 32-12.

13. (12) Colquitt County (Moultrie, Ga.), 7-0
Rush Propst's squad moved to 7-0 with a 58-14 win over Lee County.

14. (13) Buford (Ga.), 6-0
Buford notched its fourth shutout in six games, a 56-0 win over North Hall.

15. (18) Bingham (South Jordan, Utah), 7-1
Bingham withstood a great effort from Austin Kafentzis but held off Jordan 58-41.


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16. (15) Skyline (Dallas), 6-0
Skyline continued to roll, beating Nimitz 56-0.

17. (16) Manvel (Texas), 6-0
Manvel's offense once again poured on points in a 62-35 win over Dawson.



18. (14) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 5-1
Since losing to Don Bosco Prep, Aquinas has outscored opponents 212-12.

19. (17) Cedar Hill (Texas), 5-1
Cedar Hill once again was victorious, downing Duncanville 45-31.

20. (19) Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.), 7-0
Mainland looks excellent on offense and defense. It beat Oviedo 41-7.


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21. (22) Starkville (Miss.), 7-0
Starkville continues to dominate opponents, winning 38-0 over Greenville.

22. (24) Punahou (Honolulu), 6-0
Hawaii's top squad defeated Kamehameha 47-7.

23. (NR) Carmel (Ind.), 8-0
Following a hard-earned victory over Warren Central, Carmel is the clear-cut No. 1 team in Indiana.



24. (NR) Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, La.), 6-0
Rummel looks like the top team in the Pelican State right now.

25. (NR) Servite (Anaheim, Calif.), 4-2
Servite's only two losses are to teams ranked in the Top 3.