Video: 2018 Top 25 Early Contenders presented by Shock Doctor MaxPreps covers football by taking a look at high school's elite programs.
Factoring in results and schedule strength, MaxPreps partner Ned Freeman at
CalPreps.com has produced dynasty ratings for the top high school football programs in all 50 states.
Freeman's rating takes into account games going back to 2003, giving fans and readers an unmatched look at the high school football landscape over the past 15 years.
We head to Illinois, where Maine South takes home the top spot, capturing four state titles in the last decade in Illinois' highest classification.
Illinois High School Football Dynasty Ratings
Maine South is the top team from the Land of Lincoln since 2003.
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166-25
State championships: 4
vs. Top 1,000: 44-22
2. Mt. CarmelOverall record: 152-47
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 48-42
3. Loyola Academy (Wilmette)Overall record: 157-42
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 58-36
4. Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort)Overall record: 149-32
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 36-30
5. Wheaton-Warrenville South (Wheaton)Overall record: 127-50
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 49-36
6. Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield)Overall record: 175-16
State championships: 5
vs. Top 1,000: 22-11
7. Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn)Overall record: 137-40
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 30-25
8. (tie) Joliet Catholic (Joliet)Overall record: 137-44
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 28-32
8. (tie) St. Rita (Chicago)Overall record: 137-53
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 37-48
10. East St. LouisOverall record: 139-39
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 21-28
Next five: Providence Catholic (New Lenox), Montini Catholic (Lombard), Stevenson (Lincolnshire), Naperville Central (Naperville), Cary-Grove (Cary).
