MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

21. (NR) DeSoto (Texas), 3-0
With one of the most explosive offenses in the country, DeSoto debuts in the Xcellent 25 following a decisive victory over Euless Trinity. Game recap / Qwixcore

22. (23) Cass Tech (Detroit), 4-0
The offense continued to function like a well-oiled machine for Cass Tech, which downed Cody 46-20.

23. (NR) Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.), 4-0
While Arizona teams have not fared well against out-of-state foes this season, this Centennial team would hang with most in the country. It has outscored opponents 249-52 in four games despite being without freakish defensive end/tight end Marcus Farria. Qwixcore / Photos

24. (NR) University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 4-0
With a strong start and an Aquinas loss, University looks like it could be the top team in South Florida. It blasted Cocoa 49-3. Game recap / Qwixcore

25. (2) Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), 2-1
Grayson has arguably the nation's most impressive win this season, as well as the most shocking loss, a 22-7 setback to Parkview. Story / Qwixcore

Dropped out:
No. 4 Skyline (Dallas)
No. 10 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
No. 24 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)