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High-scoring games were the norm among the nation's top small school teams as 10 teams scored 50 or more points.
One of those teams was Cardinal Ritter College Prep (St. Louis), which beat Father Tolston 72-14 and moved ahead of Grace Brethren (Simi Valley, Calif.) to take over the No. 1 spot in the MaxPrep Small Schools National Football Rankings.
Most impressive win: Lutheran North 90, Lutheran South 8. With several transfer students now eligible, the Lutheran North defense had a spectacular game. North limited Lutheran South to 31 yards passing and zero yards rushing. They also returned three interceptions for touchdowns.
Game of the Week: Lakewood 21, Madison County 20. The two teams finished tied at 14-14 in regulation. Lakewood scored first in the overtime period and added the extra point. Madison County scored and went for the two-point conversion, but fell short. The loss was the first of the year for Madison County.
Game to watch: Trinity Christian Academy vs. Booker T. Washington (Miami). Two of the best programs in Florida meet with Booker T. Washington ranked No. 9 in the state by the MaxPreps Computer rankings. BTW's only losses are to IMG Academy and Central (Miami).
Best individual performance: Lucas Coley, Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio). In a win over Bishop Lynch, Coley rushed for 182 yards and threw for 213 yards while accounting for five touchdowns.
Dropped Out: No. 12 Taylorsville (Miss.); No. 18 Newton (Texas); No. 19 Anna (Ohio); No. 21 Callaway (Hogansville, Ga.); No. 22 Hapeville Charter (Atlanta).
The Small Schools Top 25 is open to schools that generally play in enrollment divisions with less than 1,000 students. Some California schools with under 1,000 students that play in competition-based playoff divisions that mostly include large enrollment schools (such as Sierra Canyon and Grace Brethren) are also included. Teams are ranked based on their MaxPreps computer ranking, which is listed along with their current record.
MaxPreps Small Schools Top 25 national high school football rankings
Makhi Hagens, Cardinal Ritter
Photo by Ricky Slaughter
Results: Defeated Father Tolton (Columbia) 72-14
Highlights: Cardinal Ritter had 59 points in the first half, including 33 in the second quarter.
Next Game: Friday vs. St. Mary's (St. Louis)
2. (1) Grace Brethren (Simi Valley, Calif.), 5-0, 51.3
Results: Defeated Westlake (Westlake Village) 49-35
Highlights: Josh Henderson led a 416-yard rushing attack with 267 yards on 18 carries with five touchdowns.
Next Game: Friday vs. Bishop Diego (Santa Barbara)
3. (4) Irwin County (Ocilla, Ga.), 4-0, 50.6
Results: Defeated Telfair County (McRae) 45-7
Highlights: Irwin County won its 16th straight game in region play, according to Georgia High School Football Daily.
Next Game: Friday vs. Charlton County (Folkston)
4. (3) Cedar Grove (Ellenwood, Ga.), 3-2, 50.0
Results: Defeated Lovett (Atlanta) 41-17
Highlights: Chavon Wright rushed for 234 yards and two touchdowns for Cedar Grove.
Next Game: Friday vs. Redan (Stone Mountain)
5. (7) Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, Pa.), 6-0, 45.9
Results: Defeated South Williamsport 76-6
Highlights: Julian Fleming broke the career record for receiving yardage and touchdown receptions on the same play for Southern Columbia and
Gaige Garcia broke the state record for rushing touchdowns in a career.
Next Game: Friday vs.Jersey Shore (Pa.)
6. (6) Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), 5-1, 45.6
Results: Defeated Bakersfield 31-10
Highlights: Chayden Peery completed 20-of-26 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns and
DJ Harvey caught nine passes for 96 yards and a score for Sierra Canyon.
Next Game: Friday vs. Crespi (Encino)
7. (8) Coldwater (Ohio), 5-0, 45.4
Results: Defeated Fort Recovery 43-21
Highlights: Jake Hemmelgarn rushed for 111 yards and threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns for Coldwater.
Next Game: Friday vs. New Bremen
8. (11) Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.), 4-1, 45.2
Results: Did not play
Next Game: Friday vs. Doral Academy (Doral)
9. (10) Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio), 5-0, 45.0
Results: Defeated Bishop Lynch 50-35
Highlights: Lucas Coley rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns for Cornerstone.
Next Game: Friday vs. Midland Christian (Midland)
10. (5) Peach County (Fort Valley, Ga.), 4-1, 44.9
Results: Defeated Kendrick (Columbus) 61-7
Highlights: Jaydon Gibson threw for 313 yards and four touchdowns for Peach County.
Next Game: Friday vs. Pike County (Zebulon)
11. (15) McClymonds (Oakland), 4-0, 42.6
Results: Did not play
Next Game: Oct. 11 vs. Skyline (Oakland)
12. (9) Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.), 3-3, 42.2
Results: Defeated Pahokee 42-7
Highlights: Kyjuan Herndon rushed for 220 yards and a touchdown and
Fred Davis threw for 172 yards and three touchdowns for TCA.
Next Game: Thursday vs. Booker T. Washington (Miami)
13. (16) Dublin (Ga.), 5-0, 40.5
Results: Defeated East Laurens (East Dublin) 77-13
Highlights: Dublin had three running backs go over 100 yards and had 528 yards rushing as a team.
Next Game: Friday vs. Bleckley County (Cochran)
14. (14) Lutheran North (St. Louis), 3-1, 39.9
Results: Defeated Lutheran South (St. Louis), 90-8
Highlights: Lutheran North ran back three interceptions for touchdowns, blocked a punt for a safety and returned a free kick for a touchdown.
Next Game: Friday vs. MICDS (St. Louis)
15. (17) Clinch County (Homerville, Ga.), 4-1, 39.6
Results: Defeated Wilcox County (Rochelle) 28-22
Highlights: Tyler Morehead rushed for 114 yards on 18 carries in the win.
Next Game: Friday vs. Atkinson County (Pearson)
16. (25) Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.), 5-0, 39.5
Results: Defeated Tampa Catholic (Tampa) 21-16
Highlights: Marcellus Crutchfield had seven catches for 128 yards to keep Berkeley Prep undefeated.
Next Game: Friday vs. Victory Christian Academy (Lakeland)
17. (13) Madison County (Madison, Fla.), 5-1, 39.0
Results: Lost to Lakewood (St. Petersburg), 21-20
Highlights: Lakewood stifled Madison County's two-point conversion attempt in overtime to claim the one-point win.
Next Game: Friday vs. Columbia (Lake City)
18. (20) Kirtland (Ohio), 5-0, 38.5
Results: Defeated Wickliffe 55-0
Highlights: Luke Gardner had touchdown runs of 55 and 44 yards and
Liam Powers threw for 117 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Gardner.
Next Game: Friday vs. Cardinal (Middlefield)
19. (NR) Holy Innocents Episcopal (Atlanta), 5-0, 38.3
Results: Defeated Wesleyan (Norcross) 31-0
Highlights: Michael Cox rushed for a pair of touchdowns for the Wolves.
Next Game: Friday vs. Mount Vernon (Atlanta)
19. (23) Shelby (N.C.), 4-1, 38.3
Results: Defeated East Gaston (Mt. Holly) 50-0
Highlights: Kamarde Huskey returned two punt returns for touchdowns for Shelby.
Next Game: Friday vs. R-S Central (Rutherfordton)
21. (NR) Wall (Texas), 5-0, 36.6
Results: Defeated Big Spring 40-0
Highlights: Chase Rios rushed for 139 yards and a score while
Mason Fuchs threw for 126 yards and three scores.
Next Game: Oct. 11 vs. Clyde
22. (NR) Shiner (Texas), 5-0, 36.5
Results: Defeated Goliad 55-6
Highlights: Donyai Taylor ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns for Shiner.
Next Game: Friday vs. Lexington
23. (24) Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa, Calif.), 4-1, 35.9
Results: Defeated Balboa (San Francisco) 35-6
Highlights: Jackson Pavitt threw for 100 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for a score in the win.
Next Game: Friday vs. Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park)
23. (NR) Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Fla.), 5-0, 35.9
Results: Defeated LaBelle, 73-0
Highlights: Malik Curtis had two punt returns for touchdowns and
Tequon Chatman and
Dylan Insolia each returned a fumble for a score in the lopsided win.
Next Game: Friday vs. Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota)
25. (NR) Rockmart (Ga.), 5-0, 35.8
Results: Defeated Dade County (Trenton) 48-0
Highlights: Javin Whatley rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on eight carries for Rockmart.
Next Game: Friday vs. Chattooga (Summerville)
