Video: 2018 Early Contenders - The Next 5 Warren Central starts the 2018 season just outside of the Xcellent 25.
Factoring in results and schedule strength, MaxPreps partner Ned Freeman at
CalPreps.com has produced dynasty ratings for the top high school football programs in all 50 states.
Freeman's rating takes into account games going back to 2003, giving fans and readers an unmatched look at the high school football landscape over the past 15 years.
We head to Indiana, where the top three teams in the dynasty ratings have combined for 11 state titles since 2003.
Indiana High School Football Dynasty Ratings
Warren Central is at No. 26 to start the 2018 season, but has been the Hoosier State's best over the past 15 years.
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155-39
State championships: 6
vs. Top 1,000: 93-38
Overall record: 156-45
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 79-44
3. Ben Davis (Indianapolis)Overall record: 131-50
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 66-48
4. Center Grove (Greenwood)Overall record: 141-49
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 57-46
5. Cathedral (Indianapolis)Overall record: 142-60
State championships: 6
vs. Top 1,000: 53-58
6. Fort Wayne Snider (Fort Wayne)Overall record: 165-32
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 15-26
7. (tie) Penn (Mishawaka)Overall record: 166-32
State championships: none
vs. Top 1,000: 15-30
7. (tie) Lawrence Central (Indianapolis)Overall record: 104-67
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 27-50
9. AvonOverall record: 122-54
State championships: None
vs. Top 1,000: 29-44
10. Indianapolis Bishop ChatardOverall record: 165-45
State championships: 7
vs. Top 1,000: 18-35
Next five: Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers), Fishers, Columbus East (Columbus), Roncalli (Indianapolis), Pike (Indianapolis)
