MaxPreps Midwest Top 25 high school football rankings

Five new teams enter the Top 25, led by No. 18 Edwardsville, Ill. This week also brings the first state champions from these rankings, as No. 19 Lincoln (Sioux Falls, S.D.) and No. 25 Fargo South (N.D.) both wrapped up state titles.

Be sure to check out the MaxPreps Metro pages for some of the regions listed below, and the complete football playoff brackets for each state.

*State Champion


1. (Last week 1) Colerain (Cincinnati) 12-0
The Cardinals overcame a second-quarter 10-0 deficit to defeat Pickerington Central (Pickerington) 38-20 in the Division I regional quarterfinals. DeTuan Smith ran 30 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Kelvin Cook added 118 yards on 15 carries — including a spectacular 54-yard touchdown during which he broke five tackles.
Next: Saturday vs. No. 5 Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) in the Division I regional semifinals at Mason Dwire Field at Atrium Stadium

2. (2) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) 10-1
The Eagles defeated Cleveland Heights 42-7 during the Division I regional quarterfinals as Brett Kean completed 18 of 31 passes for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Next: Saturday vs. No. 13 Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown) at the University of Akron

3. (3) Cass Tech (Detroit) 12-0
Jayru Campbell dominated previously unbeaten and No. 17-ranked Dakota (Macomb) during a 32-17 victory in the finals of the Division I regional. The junior quarterback helped his team post its 18th consecutive victory by completing 13 of 18 passes for 201 yards and one touchdown and running for another 146 yards and three touchdowns.
Next: Saturday vs. Detroit Catholic Central (Novi) in the Division I state semifinals

4. (4) Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.) 12-0
The Warriors had six sacks and two interceptions while handing U-D Jesuit (Detroit) a 41-14 defeat to win the Division 2 regional. Alex Malzone set the pace by completing 13 of 18 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
Next: Saturday vs. Martin Luther King (Detroit) in the Division 2 state semifinals at Wayne State University

5. (5) Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) 11-1
The Crusaders handed Elder (Cincinnati) its first shutout in six years, 24-0, in the Division I regional quarterfinals. The defense forced six turnovers and made four sacks. Gus Ragland paced the offense by running for 136 yards on 21 carries and scoring twice.
Next: Saturday vs. No. 1 Colerain (Cincinnati) in the Division I regional semifinals at Mason Dwire Field at Atrium Stadium

6. (6) Montini (Lombard, Ill.) 12-0
The Broncos nipped Joliet Catholic Academy (Joliet) 22-21 during the Class 5A state quarterfinals. Stephen Dennis snared a tipped pass from Alex Wills for a 29-yard touchdown and then Nile Sykes ran for the winning two-point conversion with 4:11 left. Wills finished with 226 yards on 18 of 32 passes, with two touchdowns.
Next: Saturday vs. unbeaten Sycamore in the 5A state semifinals

7. (7) Blue Springs (Mo.) 12-0
The Wildcats routed Lee's Summit 63-21 for the second time in four weeks during the Class 6 state quarterfinals. Dalvin Warmack ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns, while Ian Brown threw three touchdown passes to Kaleb Prewett.
Next: Friday at Eureka in the Class 6 state semifinals

8. (8) Eden Prairie (Minn.) 11-0
The Eagles, who never punted, scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to rout Totino-Grace (Fridley) 47-22 in the Class 6A state semifinals. Anthony Anderson ran 13 times for 122 yards and one touchdown, while Charlie Venable added 88 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 12 carries.
Next: Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Rosemount (11-1) for the Class 6A state title at the Metrodome in Minneapolis 

9. (10) Mount Carmel (Chicago) 11-1
The Caravan edged Downers Grove North 7-0 as Christian Searles made two interceptions and Matt Domer rushed for 128 yards in the Class 7A state quarterfinals. The defense allowed just 26 yards and one first down. Sam Connolly scored the lone touchdown — with a one-handed grab in the corner of the endzone — on an 11-yard pass from Marko Boricich just before halftime.
Next: Saturday at No. 18 Edwardsville in the Class 7A state semifinals

10. (11) Loyola Academy (Wilmette, Ill.) 11-1
The Ramblers used five forced turnovers and five sacks to post their fourth shutout during a 35-0 victory over Maine South (Park Ridge) in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Jack Penn completed 15 of 18 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two other touchdowns, while Jack Gleason made three interceptions.
Next: Saturday at Stevenson (Lincolnshire) in the Class 8A state semifinals

11. (12) Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) 11-1
The Hilltoppers defeated Schaumburg 42-21 during the Class 7A state quarterfinals, boosting their winning streak to 11 games. Scott Andrews set the pace by running 19 times for 177 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Next: Saturday vs.  No. 17 Lake Zurich in the Class 7A state semifinals

12. (13) Dowling (West Des Moines, Iowa) 13-0
The Maroons defeated Valley (West Des Moines) 17-3 in the Class 4A state semifinals as Ryan Boyle ran for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Next: Friday vs. Xavier (Cedar Falls) for the Class 4A state title at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls

13. (14) Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, Ohio) 12-0
The Falcons flew past Westerville Central (Westerville) 40-24 in the Division I regional quarterfinals. Antwan Harris carried 35 times for 147 yards, Darrin Hall 19 times for 121 yards and Gabe Chepke made two interceptions.
Next: Saturday vs. No. 2 St. Edward (Lakewood) in the Division I regional semifinals at the University of Akron

14. (16) St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio) 12-0
The Fighting Irish raised their winning streak to 18 games with a 35-7 victory over Poland Seminary in the Division III regional semifinals. Parris Campbell was the pacesetter with 18 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown.
Next: Friday vs. unbeaten Hubbard for the Division III regional title at Ravenna Gilcrest Field

15. (18) Kimberly (Wis.) 13-0
The Papermakers eliminated Waukesha West 21-10 during the Division 2 state semifinals as sophomore Blair Mulholland ran 28 times for 212 yards and one touchdown. Scott Schreiber added 89 yards and a pair of scores.
Next: Friday vs. unbeaten Oshkosh North (Oshkosh) for the Division 2 state title at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison

16. (19) Hilliard Davidson (Hilliard, Ohio) 12-0
University of Pittsburgh recruit Phillipie Motley caught touchdown passes of 80 and 50 yards from Nick Iske as the Wildcats ousted Pickerington North (Pickerington) 20-7 during the Division I regional quarterfinals. Alex Backenstoe made four tackles for losses.
Next: Saturday vs. Wayne (Huber Heights) in the Division I regional semifinals at Upper Arlington Marv Moorehead Stadium

17. (20) Lake Zurich (Ill.) 11-1
The Bears defeated heavy rain and Wheaton North (Wheaton) 16-6 during the Class 7A state quarterfinals. Dillon Schassler led a balanced running attack with 10 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown.
Next: Saturday at  No. 11 Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn) in the Class 7A state semifinals

18. (NR) Edwardsville (Ill.) 12-0
The Tigers nipped Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort) 21-14 during the Class 7A state quarterfinals on a 22-yard scoring run by junior quarterback Dan Marinko with 54 seconds left. Marinko finished with 18 carries for 167 yards and completed 16 of 29 passes for 152 yards.
Next: Saturday vs. No. 9 Mount Carmel (Chicago) in the Class 7A state semifinals

*19. (21) Lincoln (Sioux Falls, S.D.) 11-0, season complete
The Patriots completed their first-ever undefeated season by beating Roosevelt (Sioux Falls) 47-24 for the Class AAA state championship. MVP Caden Quintanilla set several records while running 30 times for 244 yards and four touchdowns. The defense forced five turnovers and the Patriots finished strong with a 27-0 second half.

20. (22) Boylan (Rockford, Ill.) 12-0
The Titans edged Prairie Ridge (Crystal Lake) 21-17 in the Class 6A state quarterfinals. Demry Croft completed 21 of 29 passes for 235 yards and one touchdown while also running 11 times for 59 yards and two scores. Brock Stull made eight catches for 121 yards and one touchdown.
Next: Saturday vs. Batavia (11-1) in the Class 6A state semifinals

21. (24) Omaha North (Omaha, Neb.) 11-1
Junior star Calvin Strong (39 carries for 220 yards and three touchdowns) scored on a 17-yard run with 1:08 left to give the Vikings a 39-34 victory over Grand Island in the Class A state semifinals. Cole Bixler had a fumble recovery and returned an interception for a 66-yard touchdown.
Next: Tuesday, Nov. 26 vs. Omaha Westside (Omaha) (11-1) for the Class A state title at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln

22. (NR) Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.) 12-1
The Warhawks made three interceptions while beating Hudson 38-14 during the Division I state semifinals. Ty Jager and Cody Sellhausen each ran for two touchdowns and Jonathan Duranso passed for 128 yards.
Next: Friday vs. Franklin (12-1) for the Division I state title at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison

23. (NR) Carmel (Ind.) 10-3
The Greyhounds re-entered the Top 25 by handing then No. 9 Penn (Mishawaka) its first loss, 28-13, during the Class 6A state semifinals. Shakir Paschall and Isaac James both rushed for 130 yards.
Next: Saturday, Nov. 30 vs. Warren Central (Indianapolis) for the Class 6A state title at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

24. (NR) Derby (Kan.) 10-1
The Panthers rolled to their 10th consecutive victory, 55-20 over Manhattan during the Class 6A state quarterfinals as Tyler West ran 16 times for 125 yards and three touchdowns. Jeremy Dunham passed for 151 yards and a pair of scores.
Next: Friday vs. Garden City in the Class 6A state semifinals

*25. (NR) Fargo South (N.D.) 9-3, season complete
The Bruins upset then No. 25 Bismarck 42-34 to snap its 28-game winning streak and capture the Class AAA state championship. Junior standout James Johannesson carried 36 times for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Another junior, Ty Brooks, scored on a 59-yard reception and a 43-yard return of a wild lateral. Zach Kellen passed for 177 yards.

Dropped out:
No. 9 Penn (Mishawaka, Ind.) lost to Carmel 28-13.
No. 15 Center Grove (Greenwood, Ind.) lost to Warren Central (Indianapolis) 12-7.
No. 17 Dakota (Macomb, Mich.) lost to No. 3 Cass Tech (Detroit) 32-17.
No. 23 Carroll (Wichita, Kan.) lost to Salina South (Salina) 21-19, ending a 23-game winning streak.
No. 25 Bismarck (N.D.) lost to Fargo South (Fargo) 42-34, ending a 28-game winning streak.

The Midwestern region includes all teams from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.