Gorman (4-0) is coming off a 35-10 win over the top No. 1 team in Illinois,
East St. Louis. Sophomore wide receiver
Zyren Menor showed off his speed by scoring two long receiving touchdowns and returning a kickoff for a score.
Mater Dei fell last week to No. 7
Centennial (Corona, Calif.) 43-36. The Monarchs trailed 28-0 at the end of the first quarter but came back to take the lead after a 29-point third quarter only to see it slip away.
In four games this season, Bishop Gorman quarterback Maika Eugenio has completed over 80 percent of his pass attempts for 1,044 yards and 14 touchdowns against just two interceptions. He has also run for more than 150 yards and another score. (PHOTO: Jenni Webber)
The last time these teams met in Las Vegas was 2022 when Bishop Gorman led 21-14 after three quarters before Mater Dei scored 10 unanswered points for the win. Neither team lost again the rest of the season and the Monarchs were crowned national champions.
will host
Central (Miami, Fla.) in a game between teams in need of a big win. American Heritage is 1-2 and without five-star quarterback
Dia Bell for the rest of the season. Senior wide receiver
Jeffar Jean-Noel replaced Bell under center and threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to No. 12
Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.).
Central (2-0) has scored 50 or more points in both of its outings so far this season while allowing 26 points total on defense.
Lone Peak (Highland, Utah) hosts No. 15
Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) in a matchup between the top two teams in Utah. Corner Canyon has breezed through all five opponents so far while four-star quarterback
Helaman Casuga has played nearly perfect. Lone Peak's (4-1) only blemish came against Bishop Gorman 35-14.
This could be just the opening salvo between Corner Canyon and Lone Peak as a rematch could materialize in the Class 6A state playoffs.
Read on for a complete look at this week's biggest games.
Top 10 biggest games this week
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) vs. No. 8 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)Friday, 7 p.m. (All times local) - Watch live and free MaxPreps | YouTube
Top players
Bishop Gorman: QB
Maika Eugenio (6-0, 210), RB
Noah Cole (5-9, 205), WR
Zyren Menor (6-0, 180), DL
Prince Williams (6-3, 255), DL
Tayaun Lawrence (6-4, 260)
Mater Dei: QB
Ryan Hopkins (6-3, 195), WR
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (6-2, 185), WR
Chris Henry Jr. (6-5, 210), DB
Danny Lang (6-1, 170), DL
Matamatagi Uiagalelei (6-3, 240)
This will be the fifth time these squads have met since 2017 and Mater Dei has won all four previous meetings. However, this is the first time that Bishop Gorman is the higher-ranked team. The Gaels are coming off a big win over Illinois No. 1 East St. Louis. Hawaii commit Eugenio has thrown for 14 touchdowns and 1,044 yards this season. Mater Dei fell for the first time since 2023 last week against Centennial. Dixon-Wyatt and Henry Jr., who are both committed as wide receivers to Ohio State, helped Mater Dei erase a 28-point deficit before the Monarchs fell.
Central (Miami, Fla.) at American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)Friday, 7 p.m. - Watch live NFHS Network
Top players
Central: LB
Karon Maycock (6-2, 210), WR
Brandon Kinsey (6-2, 192), CB
T'ari Miller (6-4, 180), LB
Steven Moore (6-1, 215), CB
Quartavius Lyons Jr. (6-1, 178)
American Heritage: QB/WR
Jeffar Jean-Noel (5-11, 180), WR
Jamar Denson (5-10, 185), DB
Aldarius Johnson Jr. (6-2, 170), LB
Kymani Morales (6-2, 215), DE
Micah Price (6-2, 260)
The top 10 Florida schools will play for the fourth time since 2021. Central will face its first true test of the season this week with former Florida State national champion and Raiders first-round pick Derrick Gibson as head coach. American Heritage is No. 28 and hung with No. 12 Edna Karr before falling in overtime despite five-star quarterback
Dia Bell being lost for the season.
No. 15 Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) at Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)Friday, 7 p.m. - Watch live on Charger TV
Top players
Corner Canyon: QB
Helaman Casuga (6-1, 220), RB
Weston Briggs (6-2, 205), WR
Kai Meza (6-1, 185), DB
Josh Harris (5-10, 165), DE
Jayden Pearce (6-2, 245)
Lone Peak: RB
Tate Barney (6-1, 210), WR
Kennan Pula (6-3, 200), WR
Jaron Pula (6-3, 195), LB
Anthon Grimmer (6-0, 201), LB
Tevita Mounga (6-2, 210)
The top two teams in Utah square off in a rematch of the 2024 state championship game. Corner Canyon is led by four-star quarterback Casuga, who has 16 passing touchdowns and five more on the ground. Lone Peak is led by the Pula twins, who are committed to Utah and have combined to catch 31 passes for 560 yards with seven touchdowns this season.
St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio) at Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)Friday, 7 p.m.
Top players
St. Xavier: QB
Jackson Frey (6-3, 210), LB
Ja'Kobe Clapper (6-2, 215), LB
Aden Reeder (6-3, 215), LB
Brayden Reilly (6-3, 210), RB
Daniel Vollmer (6-2, 210)
Archbishop Moeller: QB
Matt Ponatoski (6-2, 190), TE
Cooper McCutcheon (6-4, 235), OT
Kalel Johnson (6-7, 297), DL
Christian Harris (6-1, 290), OT
Patrick O'Brien (6-6, 280)
The top five Ohio teams square off in this Cincinnati rivalry. St. Xavier has a superb defense that hasn't allowed over seven points in any game this year. Archbishop Moeller is averaging 39 points per game. Four-star Ponatoski has 12 touchdowns without an interception the past three weeks.
No. 1 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) vs. Saint Louis (Honolulu, Hawaii)Friday, 7 p.m. - Watch live NFHS Network
Top players
St. John Bosco: QB
Koa Malau'ulu (6-2, 185), RB
Maliq Allen (5-8, 190), WR
Madden Williams (6-2, 190), S
Isala Wily-Ava (6-3, 200), LB
Matthew Muasau (6-2, 230)
Saint Louis: QB
Nainoa Lopes (6-4, 190), OL
Kamoi Huihui-White (6-5, 330), WR
Jordan Nunuha (6-3, 195), LB
T.J. Alualu (5-11, 205), DL
Stone Ah Quin (6-4, 300)
In its first week as the national No. 1 team, the Braves will host Hawaii No. 1 Saint Louis. St. John Bosco already has a marquee win over No. 3 St. Frances Academy 21-14. The Braves won their three other games by a combined score of 139-7. Saint Louis started the season with a marquee win over Kahuku 20-0. Cal commit Lopes threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-14 victory last week over Hawaii No. 3 Mililani.
No. 13 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) vs. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)Thursday, 7 p.m. - Watch live NFHS Network
Top players
Sierra Canyon: QB
Laird Finkel (6-0, 190), RB
Jaxsen Stokes (5-10, 175), CB
Havon Finney Jr. (6-3, 170), DE
Richard Wesley (6-5, 255), S
Faruq Muhammad (5-10, 180)
Orange Lutheran: QB
Reagan Toki (6-1, 185), WR
Nico Bland (6-1, 190), LB
Christian Panapa (5-10, 200), DE
Marcus Fakatou (6-7, 285), S
Chauncey Washington II (6-2, 185)
This is a Southern California matchup with both teams on the rise. Sierra Canyon is averaging 48 points per game as quarterback Finkel has eight touchdown passes. Defensively the Trailblazers have 14 sacks, five interceptions with just seven points allowed. After losing to Basha on Sept. 5, Orange Lutheran rebounded with a 35-14 win over Serra (Gardena) last week. Toki now has 11 total touchdowns after passing for two scores and rushing for another in the win.
No. 21 Carrollton (Ga.) vs. Parker (Birmingham, Ala.)Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Watch live NFHS Network
Top players
Carrollton: QB
C.J. Cypher (6-2, 188), RB
Cameron Wood (5-9, 200), WR
Ryan Mosley (6-4, 205), ATH
Peyton Zachary (5-8, 175), DB
Tyler Boyd (5-11, 190),
Parker: QB
Dylan Reese (6-0, 183), RB
Chancellor Sparks (5-9, 165), WR
Kejuan Gregg (5-11, 175), DE
Robert Taylor (6-2, 225), LB
Nedarius Davis (6-0, 190)
Carrollton improved to No. 21 after a big win over Gainesville 43-21 in the MaxPreps Game of the Week. Senior running back Wood rushed for 149 yards and four touchdowns while freshman quarterback Cypher completed 82.4 percent of his passes. The schedule doesn't get any easier as Alabama No. 3 Parker heads into Georgia for this battle of unbeatens. The Thundering Herd are No. 66 in our expanded top 100 and have won every matchup with ease.
No. 18 Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas) vs. Trinity (Euless, Texas)Friday, 7 p.m.
Top players
Southlake Carroll: QB
Angelo Renda (6-0, 180), RB
Brooks Biggers (5-11, 185), WR
Blake Gunter (6-2, 185), LB
Crawford Taylor (6-2, 245), LB
Marcus Brouse (6-0, 215)
Trinity: QB
Mack Lineweaver (6-1, 190), RB
Keondre Dixon (6-1, 180), OT
Pupungatoa Katoa (6-5, 365), CB
John Meredith (6-2, 175), S
Chayce Davis (6-0, 168).
This will be a big team for a pair of 3-0 Texas teams who have won all of their games handily. Riley Dodge has only lost nine games since taking over Southlake Carroll in 2018 and the Dragons are again off to a hot start. Quarterback Renda and running back Biggers lead a Dragons offense that dominates on the ground and through the air. On defense the squad has allowed just 10 total points. Trinity comes into this game ranked No. 82 in our expanded top 100 and has five-star cornerback Meredith leading the defense.
No. 6 Mission Viejo (Calif.) at McCallie (Chattanooga, Tenn.)Friday, 7 p.m.
Top players
Mission Viejo: QB
Luke Fahey (6-2, 205), RB
Davonte Curtis (5-9, 205), TE
Luke Karby (6-4, 207), DL
Kane Nolte (6-0, 230), DL
Noah Lee (5-9, 279)
McCallie: QB
Elliott Drapeau (6-5, 210), S
Loia Valade (5-11, 180), WR
Keeyshawn Tabuteau (5-11, 165), OL
Moussa Seck (6-4, 328), S
Ryan Muxlow (5-11, 180)
Mission Viejo has three impressive wins this season and will look to make it four against the No. 4 team in Tennessee. Fahey passed for two touchdowns and Curtis rushed in two scores during a 34-24 win over Lincoln (San Diego). McCallie is coming off a close 20-10 loss to Tennessee power Ensworth in a game that was 14-10 with two minutes left. Drapeau leads a high volume passing attack featuring Tabuteau and
Levi Scott Ill, who has put up monster numbers as a freshman.
No. 24 Cass Tech (Detroit, Mich.) at King (Detroit, Mich.) Friday, 7 p.m.
Top players
Cass Tech: QB
Donald Tabron II (6-3, 180), WR
Corey Sadler Jr. (5-10, 185), WR
Mylan Griggs (6-1, 172), LB
Marcus Jennings (6-3, 200), OL
Khalief Canty (6-5)
King: ATH
Darryl Flemister (6-0, 160), S
Jaidon Windom (6-2, 180), RB
Michael Dukes (6-2, 195), DL
Jameer Henry (6-5, 305), DL
Gregory Keller (6-2, 324)
These rivals often play in the regular season and then again at Ford Field in the championship. Last year they split with King taking the regular-season battle and Cass Tech the postseason contest. Cass Tech is ranked No. 1 in the state while King is No. 3. King's loss came against Archbishop Hoban, ranked No. 87 in our expanded top 100.
