High school football: No. 2 St. John Bosco vs. No. 16 Orange Lutheran headline MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week

St. John Bosco heads into Trinity League action a perfect 5-0 with notable wins over Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) and Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.). Orange Lutheran is 4-1 with the only loss coming at No. 5 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). The Lancers have knocked off St. Frances Academy (Baltimore), Sierra Canyon and Serra (Gardena, Calif.).

IMG Academy has won four in a row since a season-opening 35-34 loss at No. 21 Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah). The Ascenders are winning by an average margin of 33.5 points per game with victories over No. 22 Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) and Cocoa (Fla.). Venice (6-0) has one of the most explosive offenses in the country averaging 55.8 points a game, including wins over Cocoa and Northwestern (Miami).

Summer Creek (Houston) has been as dominant as any team in the nation, outscoring its first four opponents 215-0. The Bulldogs face their biggest test on Friday against No. 24 Atascocita (Humble, Texas). The Eagles are led by one of the best duos in the country in four-star quarterback Cardae Mack and Oklahoma-bound running back Tory Blaylock.

Teddy Bridgewater is familiar with the Northwestern/Central (Miami) rivalry and now gets his first taste of it as head coach. Central has been playing great football after a 16-8 loss against No. 17 Lakeland (Fla.) to open the season. They are riding a four-game win streak and look to beat the Bulls for the sixth consecutive time. MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week

• • 24
    Orange Lutheran
  • 28
    St. John Bosco

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Orange Lutheran: LB Talanoa Ili (6-3, 215), QB T.J. Lateef (6-1, 185), TE A.J. Ia (6-5, 240), OL Samuela Utu (6-4, 295), DB Benjamin Alefaio (6-0, 190)

St. John Bosco: WR Madden Williams (6-2, 180), DL Dutch Horisk (6-2, 230), DB Isala Wily-Ava (6-2, 195), DL Epi Sitanilei (6-5, 225), QB Matai Fuiava (6-3, 190)

Both teams are coming off bye weeks as they head into league action. Orange Lutheran erased a 26-7 halftime deficit and beat Sierra Canyon 33-26 in its last outing. The Lancers look to ride that momentum and do something they haven't done since 2010 and that is beat St. John Bosco. The Braves have won the last 14 meetings. Jason Negro's bunch has one of the best receiving corps in the country led by Williams, Daniel Odom, Carson Clark and freshman Darren Tubbs.

• • 21
    IMG Academy
  • 16
    Venice

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IMG Academy: OL Keenyi Pepe (6-7, 280), QB Ty Hawkins (6-1, 195), DB Zech Fort (5-11, 190), WR Eric McFarland lll (5-8, 170), OL Michael Carroll (6-6, 315)

Venice: WR Winston Watkins Jr. (5-10, 175), RB Jamarice Wilder (5-9, 180), RB Dorien Irving-Jones (6-0, 190), LB Landon Marsters (6-3, 210), DL Asharri Charles (6-3, 225)

Venice has one of the most dynamic offenses in the country but face a defense loaded with future FBS players. Former IMG Academy standout Winston Watkins Jr. has been a huge difference maker for the Indians. He has over 500 total yards and nine touchdowns while also making plays on defense. After allowing 35 points against Corner Canyon, the Ascenders have held their last four opponents to 14 points or less.

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    Atascocita
  • 39
    Summer Creek

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Atascocita: RB Tory Blaylock (5-11, 190), QB Cardae Mack (5-10, 195), OL Michael Musquiz (6-2, 300), WR Brodrick Malone (6-5, 200), DB Brandon Washington (5-11, 170)

Summer Creek: DL Chad Woodfork (6-4, 220), QB Blake Thomas (6-0, 180), DB Brandon Jones (5-10, 175), DL Amontre Harris (6-3, 225), DB Cameron Phillips (6-0, 180)

Summer Creek has gone 18-2 since the start of the 2023 season with the only two losses coming against North Shore (Houston) and DeSoto (Texas). The Bulldogs are winning by an average margin of 53.7 points per game and have posted four straight shutouts to start the year. Atascocita already has notable wins over Westlake (Austin, Texas) and Katy (Texas). They were the first team to win at Austin Westlake since 2018. The Bulldogs beat Atascocita for the first time in school history last season after dropping the first nine meetings.

• • F
    Central
  • 1
    Northwestern

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Central: WR Naeshaun Montgomery (6-2, 185), LB Ezekiel Marcelin (6-1, 220), QB Anthony McQueen (6-0, 175), ATH Sekou Smith (6-0, 180), DL Otis Guyton (6-0, 200)

Northwestern: WR Calvin Russell Jr. (6-5, 190), DB J’Vari Flowers (6-0, 170), DB Antonio Branch Jr. (6-3, 170), WR Nicholas Lennear (6-1, 165), DB Tywan Cox (5-11, 175)

Northwestern is a couple plays away from being 5-0. The Bulls lost 48-42 in overtime against Venice and suffered a 21-17 defeat against Norland (Miami) after leading 17-8 in the fourth quarter. Central is close to jumping back in the MaxPreps Top 25, sitting at No. 29 in our expanded top 100. McQueen has been outstanding since taking over under center. He has thrown for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns during the Rockets' four-game win streak and the offense is averaging over 50 points per game.

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    Collins Hill
  • 34
    Buford

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Collins Hill: DL Deuce Geralds (6-3, 260), DL Katrell Webb (6-2, 230), LB Javyon Hatch (5-10, 190), QB Makyree Cross (6-2, 165), WR Alijah Patillo (6-0, 170)

Buford: LB Jadon Perlotte (6-4, 215), DL Bryce Perry-Wright (6-3, 255), RB Justin Baker (5-11, 190), LB Mantrez Walker (6-1, 225), QB Dayton Raiola (6-1, 205)

Collins Hill continues to stack wins as it heads into a huge showdown Friday against a red-hot Buford squad. The Eagles improved to 6-0 with a 51-0 win Monday against Mountain View (Lawrenceville, Ga.). They have one of the best defenses in the state allowing 10.5 points per game. This is the best start for Collins Hill since Travis Hunter led the school to a 15-1 record and AAAAAAA state title in 2021. Buford has won four in a row since a 13-10 loss against No. 3 Milton (Ga.). The biggest win came three weeks ago with a 31-14 victory over Douglas County (Douglasville, Ga.).

• • 38
    Auburn
  • 33
    Central

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Auburn: OL Trinton Pritchett (6-5, 270), RB Omar Mabson (5-9, 210), DB La’Mychael Gunn (6-3, 180), WR Peyton Plott (5-9, 165), QB Jackson Kilgore (6-0, 185)

Central: DL Tristan Lyles (6-1, 225), WR Daylyn Upshaw (6-0, 165), OL Mal Waldrep (6-5, 320), RB Tristan Williams (5-9, 180), QB Andrew Alford (6-1, 185)

Both teams had to cancel their games last week because of Hurricane Helene. Central, the defending 7A state champs, were supposed to host IMG Academy and Auburn had to cancel its matchup against Moody (Ala.). Central is riding an 18-game win streak with its last loss coming in the 2022 7A semifinals against Auburn. Central ended the Tigers' season last year with a 49-21 win in the second round of the 7A playoffs.

• • 34
    St. Joseph's Prep
  • 35
    La Salle College

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St. Joseph's Prep: DL Maxwell Roy (6-4, 265), RB Isaiah West (5-11, 210), LB Anthony Sacca (6-3, 225), LB Cameron Smith (6-0, 200), WR Jett Harrison (6-1, 175)

La Salle: ATH Joey O'Brien (6-4, 185), WR Julian McFadden (5-11, 170), QB Gavin Sidwar (6-3, 190), DB Chris Fileppo (6-3, 210), LB Jack Leuthe (6-0, 210)

St. Joseph's Prep has dominated in-state competition heading into Saturday's showdown, riding a 19-game win streak against teams from the Keystone State. The last loss came in the 2021 6A state championship against Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh). The Hawks have won five straight meetings against the Explorers and 14 of the last 15. La Salle is winning by an average margin of 30.2 points per game through its first six games.

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    McCallie
  • 44
    Baylor

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McCallie: WR Keeyshawn Tabuteau (6-0, 175), ATH Carson Lawrence (6-3, 190), DB Chaston Smith (6-1, 155), RB Keylan Syam (5-9, 210), QB Elliott Drapeau (6-5, 200)

Baylor: WR Cameron Sparks (6-3, 205), RB Shekai Mills-Knight (6-1, 215), WR Joakim Dodson (6-0, 185), QB Briggs Cherry (6-4, 220), OL Gabriel Osenda (6-8, 310)

McCallie's lone defeat came in its second game of the season against Gadsden County (Havana, Fla.). The defending Division II-AAA state champs have won four in a row, outscoring the opposition 129-32. These two played in last year's state championship with McCallie winning 34-28. The Blue Tornado also won the 2023 regular season meeting 34-31 and eight of the last nine overall. Baylor is looking to start 7-0 for the first time since 2010 with a win Friday. The Red Raiders are winning by an average margin of 22 points per game this season.

• • 33
    Norland
  • 14
    Cocoa

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Norland: QB Ennio Yapoor (6-1, 215), DB Kenton Dopson III (6-0, 185), DL Darryll Desir (6-4, 225), DL Mandrell Desir (6-4, 245), WR Dawson Quarterman (6-3, 200)

Cocoa: WR Jayvan Boggs (6-1, 190), QB Brady Hart (6-5, 195), DL Javion Hilson (6-5, 235), OL Jaquez Joiner (6-3, 260), DB C.J. Hester (6-1, 185)

Cocoa has one of the best quarterback/wide receiver duos in Hart and Boggs. Hart has thrown for 1,726 yards and 16 touchdowns while Boggs has been his favorite target hauling in 39 receptions for 850 yards and 10 touchdowns. Norland counters with one of the most prolific quarterbacks in state history. Yapoor enters Friday's showdown with 12,294 career yards passing and 100 touchdowns. He has added 3,015 yards on the ground and 35 more scores.

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    Basha
  • 32
    Brophy College Prep

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Basha: RB Noah Roberts (6-1, 190), OL Jake Hildebrand (6-6, 285), WR Gio Richardson (5-11, 170), OL Sam Garcia (6-4, 320), QB Broderick Vehrs (6-0, 185)

Brophy: OL Logan Powell (6-4, 280), WR Devin Fitzgerald (6-2, 190), DB Cree Thomas (6-1, 180), OL Anderson Kopp (6-3, 280), Daylen Sharper (6-4, 205)

Basha's only loss came at No. 10 Mission Viejo (Calif.), 31-28. Roberts has been a huge playmaker for the Bears racking up 528 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns. Expect the offers to keep coming for the talented sophomore running back. Three of Brophy's top playmakers had fathers who starred in the NFL. Fitzgerald (Larry Fitzgerald) and Sharper (Darren Sharper) are the leading receivers while Case Vanden Bosch (Kyle Vanden Bosch) leads the team in rushing with 392 yards and eight touchdowns.