High school football rankings: Miami Central remains at No. 3 in MaxPreps Top 25 after passing big test against undefeated Columbus

Central (Miami) added another quality win to its resume over the weekend with a 42-35 victory against Columbus (Miami) in the Greater Miami Athletic Conference championship game. Ranked No. 3 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings, the Rockets were up 35-7 at halftime and held off a late rally by the Explorers to improve to 8-0. Senior quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw for four scores and led the Miami powerhouse on a crucial 65-yard drive in the fourth quarter after Columbus cut the deficit to 35-28.

Jenkins connected with junior wideout Lawayne McCoy on a 5-yard score that ended up being the difference in the game. It was one of two touchdown receptions for McCoy. Lamar Seymore had a big night as well, hauling in seven receptions for 182 yards and two scores. Four-star defensive lineman Rueben Bain added four more sacks, giving him 17 on the season. Senior Louisville commit Stanquan Clark iced the game with a forced fumble in the final minute.

The Rockets wrap up the regular season Friday vs. Monsignor Pace (Miami).

No. 5 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) finished the regular season last week with a 75-0 win over Foothill (Henderson). In five games against in-state opponents, the Gaels have outscored the opposition 335-0. The defending 5A state champs open the postseason against Faith Lutheran (Las Vegas) on Thursday.

No. 10 North Shore (Houston) won its 21st game in a row beating Humble 56-14. The Mustangs have won their last four games without starting quarterback Kaleb Bailey, who has been out with a knee injury. Senior wide receiver David Amador has filled in under center and played well for the defending 6A Division 1 state champs. They have a huge test coming up on Thursday at Atascocita (Humble), which has won six in a row since a loss to No. 19 Katy.

No. 15 Duncanville (Texas) improved to 7-0 with a 63-0 win over Skyline (Dallas). The Panthers have won every game by double digits. Up next is rival DeSoto, which is on a six-game win streak since losing to No. 2 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore).

St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) is the only new team to join the MaxPreps Top 25 after posting back-to-back quality wins over Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) and Archbishop Hoban (Akron). Those are the only losses on the season for both teams. The playoffs get underway this week and the defending Division 1 state champs open against Stow-Munroe Falls (Stow) on Friday. MaxPreps Top 25 football rankings

Record: 9-0 | Last week: 1

Last week: Beat Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) 52-7

Next week: Oct. 28 at Servite (Anaheim)

Record: 5-0 | Last week: 2

Last week: Idle

Next week: Oct. 28 at Arundel (Gambrills)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 3

Last week: Beat Columbus (Miami) 42-35

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Monsignor Pace (Miami)

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 4

Last week: Beat Orange Lutheran (Orange) 48-7

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita)

Record: 9-1 | Last week: 5

Last week: Beat Foothill (Henderson) 75-0

Next week: Oct. 27 vs. Faith Lutheran (Las Vegas)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 6

Last week: Beat Dacula 50-7

Next week: Oct. 28 at Mountain View (Lawrenceville)

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 7

Last week: Beat Avant Garde Academy (Hollywood) 63-0

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. St. John Paul II Academy (Boca Raton)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 8

Last week: Beat Monarch (Coconut Creek) 37-6

Next week: Oct. 28 at Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes)

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 9

Last week: Beat Mountain View (Mesa) 49-6

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Basha (Chandler)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 10

Last week: Beat Humble 56-14

Next week: Oct. 27 at Atascocita (Humble)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 11

Last week: Beat Austin 70-0

Next week: Oct. 27 at Bowie (Austin)

Record: 5-1 | Last week: 12

Last week: Idle

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Middletown (Del.)

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 13

Last week: Beat Naples 35-17

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Hallandale

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 14

Last week: Beat Murrieta Valley (Murrieta) 50-7

Next week: Oct. 27 vs. Norco

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 15

Last week: Beat Skyline (Dallas) 63-0

Next week: Oct. 28 at DeSoto

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 16

Last week: Beat Allen 49-7

Next week: Oct. 27 at McKinney

Record: 9-0 | Last week: 17

Last week: Beat Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville) 43-21

Next week: Oct. 28 at Battle Ground Academy (Franklin)

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 18

Last week: Beat Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater) 44-6

Next week: Oct. 28 at Kathleen (Lakeland)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 19

Last week: Beat Cinco Ranch (Katy) 56-28

Next week: Oct. 27 vs. Seven Lakes (Katy)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 20

Last week: Beat Newnan 41-0

Next week: Oct. 28 at South Paulding (Douglasville)

Record: 7-1 | Last week: 21

Last week: Beat Collins Hill (Suwanee) 54-0

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Dacula

Record: 9-0 | Last week: 22

Last week: Beat Compton 56-0

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Jordan (Long Beach)

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 23

Last week: Beat Lowndes (Valdosta) 42-14

Next week: Oct. 28 at Valdosta

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 24

Last week: Beat Mountain Ridge (Glendale) 42-0

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. O'Connor (Phoenix)

Record: 9-1 | Last week: NR

Last week: Beat Archbishop Hoban (Akron) 41-20

Next week: Oct. 28 vs. Stow-Munroe Falls (Stow)