MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

Following an impressive rout of El Toro, Mission Viejo debuts at No. 24 in the Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

Led by head coach Bob Johnson, Mission Viejo has proven to be one of the top programs in Southern California in recent years. This year's team is led offensively by quarterback Ian Fieber and defensively by safety Max Redfield.

On the strength of a 35-14 win over St. Xavier, Colerain moves up to No. 11, with a chance to rise higher as it navigates the Division 1 playoff bracket in Ohio.

Coppell, which did not allow a touchdown for the second week in a row, checks in at No. 25 this week. The team has overcome adversity to look like a serious title contender in Class 5A.

Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard

1. (1) Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.), 9-0
The nation's No. 1 team pummeled Sarasota 51-9. Qwixcore / Game recap

2. (2) Curtis (River Ridge, La.), 9-0
Thanks to a 29-point first quarter, John Curtis cruised to a 50-0 victory over South Plaquemines. Box score

3. (3) Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.), 9-0
In its biggest test of the season, Camden County proved up to the task, handing Lowndes its first loss, 24-7. Qwixcore / Game recap

4. (4) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 11-0
St. Edward opened up its Division 1 title chase with a 50-27 victory over Mayfield. Brackets

5. (6) DeSoto (Texas), 9-0
DeSoto throttled Grand Prarie 76-35, topping the 50-point mark for the fourth-straight week.