High school football: No. 24 St. Edward at Archbishop Hoban headlines MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week

This is the fourth straight year the two Ohio powers have met with St. Edward winning the previous two. Archbishop Hoban won 35-0 in 2020.

Julian Lewis and No. 18 Carrollton (Ga.) have been rolling since a season-opening 39-34 loss against Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.). The Trojans have won seven straight by an average margin of 41.3 points per game. Lewis has thrown for 1,920 yards to go with 29 touchdowns against one interception. They have a big test on Friday against Westlake (Atlanta).

Chandler and Basha (Chandler) face off in a huge game in Arizona. A win on Friday will go a long way when it comes to rejoining the MaxPreps Top 25. The Wolves check in at No. 34 in our expanded top 100, while the defending Open Division state champs are at No. 50.

No. 5 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) looks to bounce back after a 28-0 loss at No. 3 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.). Up next is a road contest against Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) on Thursday. The Monarchs have won 11 straight meetings against the Lancers.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Rabun Gap, Ga.) and Providence Day (Charlotte, N.C.) lock horns in a matchup of undefeated teams. They have combined to win 16 of 17 games by double digits. MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week

• • 14
    St. Edward
  • 7
    Archbishop Hoban

  10/20 Final

St. Edward: OL Ben Roebuck (6-8, 320), OL Deontae Armstrong (6-7, 280), OL Devontae Armstrong (6-6, 285), DL Loghan Thomas (6-4, 210), RB Brandon White (5-9, 170)

Archbishop Hoban: OL William Satterwhite (6-5, 300), LB Rickey Williams (6-2, 230), DB Tysen Campbell (5-11, 180), ATH Tylan Boykin (6-1, 165), DB Elbert Hill (5-10, 165)

This will be a great final test for both teams before the playoffs get underway next week. St. Edward seeks its third consecutive Division I state title and seventh overall. Archbishop Hoban has won five state championships since 2015, with three coming in Division II (2017, 2018, 2020). The Knights are close to joining the MaxPreps Top 25 and are ranked at No. 31 in our expanded top 100. A win on Friday would get them in the national rankings next Monday.

• • 7
    Westlake
  • 31
    Carrollton

  10/20 Final

Westlake: OL Juan Gaston (6-8, 330), DB Christian Peterson (5-11, 185), WR Travis Smith Jr. (6-4, 190), RB Tomir Bransford (5-11, 185), LB Antwan Smith (6-4, 195)

Carrollton: QB Julian Lewis (6-1, 185), WR Caleb Odom (6-5, 215), LB Montreze Smith (5-11, 200), DB Kelvin Hill (5-11, 175), OL Zykie Helton (6-3, 295)

The winner controls its own destiny when it comes to winning the AAAAAAA Region 2 title. Carrollton clinches at least a share with a win. Last year's AAAAAAA state runner-up is playing as well as anyone right now. The Trojans have won every game by at least 20 points during their seven-game win streak. Westlake has won two in a row since suffering its only loss of the season against Newton (Covington), 27-12.

• • 42
    Chandler
  • 47
    Basha

  10/20 Final

Chandler: RB Ca'Lil Valentine (6-0, 185), DB Kennedy Urlacher (6-0, 190), WR Jaxon Branch (6-3, 185), WR Justice Spann (6-2, 180), DB Sammie Hunter (5-10, 180)

Basha: QB Demond Williams Jr. (5-11, 180), DB Miles Lockhart (6-0, 180), WR Gio Richardson (5-10, 155), TE Javery Mayberry (6-5, 220), LB Eli Cramer-Cronin (6-0, 200)

Chandler was idle last week and looks to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season against No. 23 Centennial (Peoria). The Wolves nearly erased a 26-0 first-half deficit before losing 29-28. Basha has won five in a row since a 22-21 loss against Highland (Gilbert). Williams is having a huge senior year and is among the short list of candidates to be named the 2023 MaxPreps Arizona Player of the Year. He has accounted for 2,460 yards of total offense (1,838 passing, 622 rushing) and 31 touchdowns.

• • 55
    Mater Dei
  • 13
    Orange Lutheran

  10/19 Final

Mater Dei: QB Elijah Brown (6-2, 205), OL Brandon Baker (6-5, 285), DL Nasir Wyatt (6-2, 210), DL Aydin Breland (6-5, 290), RB Nate Frazier (5-11, 210)

Orange Lutheran: QB TJ Lateef (6-1.5, 185), OL Sam Utu (6-4, 295), TE AJ Ia (6-5, 215), LB Talanoa Ili (6-3, 215), RB Steve Chavez (6-0, 215)

The Monarchs were shutout for the first time in 12 years and try to get back on track Thursday. Mater Dei has lost five games since 2016 — all to St. John Bosco (Bellflower). Orange Lutheran has won two straight after a three-game losing skid. After a 24-14 loss against JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) to open Trinity League action, the Lancers have posted back-to-back wins over Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) and Servite (Anaheim). The last time the Orange Lutheran beat Mater Dei was in 2011 when they won 28-0. That was the last shutout loss for the Monarchs before last Friday.

• • 42
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
  • 27
    Providence Day

  10/20 Final

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee: DL James Carrington (6-3, 275), WR Trey Horne (6-3, 180), QB Gavin Owens (6-4, 205), OL Justin Hasenhuetl (6-5, 290), TE Marshall Prichett (6-5, 210)

Providence Day: QB Jadyn Davis (6-1, 200), OL David Sanders (6-6, 270), WR Jordan Shipp (6-2, 195), WR Channing Goodwin (6-1, 180), DB Brody Barnhardt (6-0, 190)

Both teams have been dominated the opposition. After Providence Day opened the season with a 42-35 win over Northwestern (Rock Hill, S.C.) the Chargers have won every game by at least 34 points. The Eagles have won every game by double digits. Providence Day has won three in a row against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, including a 14-9 win in the 2021 the NCISAA Division I state championship. They repeated as Division 1 champs last year with a 55-13 win over Charlotte Christian (Charlotte).

• • 28
    Serra
  • 35
    Sierra Canyon

  10/20 Final

Serra: DB Dakoda Fields (6-2, 185), RB Cincere Rhaney (5-10, 215), WR Zacharyus Williams (6-2, 185), DB Nikko Klemm (5-11, 175), DB Tre’ Harrison (6-0, 175)

Sierra Canyon: WR Xavier Jordan (6-1, 175), QB Wyatt Becker (6-1, 180), OL Eugene Brooks (6-5, 320), DL Richard Wesley (6-5, 235), WR Kwazi Gilmer (6-2, 180)

Sierra Canyon has one of the best defenses in the country and hasn't allowed more than 14 points in any game. The Trailblazers also have an explosive offense averaging 42 points per game. The Cavaliers have won four in a row since a 2-2 start. The Trailblazers swept the series last year and beat Serra 42-16 in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs.

• • 3
    Columbus
  • 16
    Norland

  10/20 Final

Columbus: LB Willis McGahee IV (6-1, 225), DL Dylan Stephenson (6-4, 225), WR Jose Leon (5-10, 170), QB Alberto Mendoza (6-3, 185), DL Daylen Russell (6-3, 275)

Norland: DB Jamari Howard (6-2, 175), QB Ennio Yapoor (6-1, 215), LB Jeremiah Marcelin (6-2, 225), DL Dimitry Nicolas (6-3, 295), DL Tyclean Luman (6-3, 240)

Norland has all the momentum heading into the GMAC championship against Columbus. They erased a 20-0 halftime deficit and beat Miami Central (Miami) 29-26 in overtime. It was the Vikings' first win over the Rockets. The Explorers bounced back with a 44-8 win over Doral Academy (Doral) after their first loss of the season against Homestead. This is the first meeting between the two since 2014.

• • 21
    Chicago Mt. Carmel
  • 23
    Loyola Academy

  10/21 Final

Mount Carmel: RB Darrion Dupree (5-10, 195), WR Darrion Gilliam (6-5, 200), QB Jack Elliott (6-1, 205), DB Charles Miles (6-1, 185), DL Braeden Jones (6-5, 235)

Loyola Academy: LB Ethan Hogg (6-4, 220), OL Kyle Baltazar (6-3, 270), ATH Donovan Robinson (6-3, 210), OL Colton Bendery (6-4, 280), WR Nicholas Arogundade (6-2, 165)

Mount Carmel puts it 20-game win streak on the line. Loyola Academy has won 21 of its last 22 games. The only loss came in last year's regular season finale against Mount Carmel, 42-37. This is the 22nd meeting since 2004 and Mount Carmel has won 11.

• • 24
    St. Joseph's Prep
  • 6
    Archbishop Spalding

  10/20 Final

St. Joseph's Prep: DB Omillio Agard (5-11, 165), QB Samaj Jones (6-1, 205), DL Maxwell Roy (6-4, 265), LB Anthony Sacca (6-4, 220), ATH Cam Smith (6-1, 200)

Archbishop Spalding: QB Malik Washington (6-4, 200), LB Keyshawn Flowers (6-2, 215), DB Jayden Shipps (6-2, 180), DB Tyler Brown (5-11, 180), ATH Jameson Coffman (6-0, 185)

The only blemish for the Philadelphia power was a 17-14 loss against No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.). The Hawks have won six in a row since by an average margin of 36.2 points per game. The Cavaliers have won four straight since a 21-17 loss against Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia). They've outscored the opposition 169-24 during their win streak.

• • 3
    Saguaro
  • 31
    Liberty

  10/20 Final

Saguaro: RB Jaedon Matthews (5-11, 185), ATH Jakobi Spence (6-0, 180), LB Trey Morrison (6-1, 205), ATH Joseph Clark IV (5-11, 195), OL Amare Taase (6-4, 315)

Liberty: QB Navi Bruzon (5-11, 190), LB Keaton Stam (6-2, 225), TE Ryan Wolfer (6-5, 240), RB Jon Wilson (5-10, 195), WR Braylon Gardner (6-3, 210)