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Baylor climbs after 38-35 win over McCallie.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #8

Baylor and Clay-Chalkville join Rockets among nation's elite.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #7

Lone Peak, De La Salle and Bixby join the Blue Tornado as rankings newcomers.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #6

National showdown is highlighted by athletes headed to Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and USC.

Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei features 70 Players with an FBS offer

After more than a year on top of the rankings, previous No. 1 Mater Dei stunned by Corona Centennial on Friday.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #5

Centennial capitalized on Mater Dei's seven turnovers, including a pivotal interception in the final minutes, to secure the victory. The Huskies' defense, led by Jonathan McKinley, who recorded multiple sacks and a fumble recovery, played a crucial role in the upset. Offensively, Malaki Davis contributed significantly with multiple rushing touchdowns.

No. 21 overall Corona Centennial knocks off the No. 1 team in the nation Mater Dei!

Bishop Gorman showcased its depth and dominance on both sides of the ball, pulling away from East St. Louis in a 35-10 win. The Gaels’ explosive offense and stifling defense set the tone early, cementing their standing as one of the nation’s top programs.

Bishop Gorman Overpowers East St. Louis with 35-10 Victory

In one of Georgia’s most intense showdowns of the season, Carrollton held off Gainesville for a narrow 43-21 victory. Both teams traded momentum throughout the night, but Carrollton’s defense came up clutch in the second half to secure the win.

GAME OF THE WEEK: Carrollton Edges Gainesville 43-21 in Georgia Thriller

Mater Dei held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Kahuku to secure a 21-18 victory. The Monarchs’ defense came up clutch in the final minutes, preserving the win and keeping Mater Dei among the nation’s top-ranked programs

Mater Dei Survives Late Push vs. Kahuku!

Mater Dei survives scare from Kahuku while St John Bosco rallies for win over St Frances Academy.

MaxPreps Top 25 Football Rankings | 2025 Regular Season Update #4

Behind future Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey, Diablos hand Bulldogs worst defeat since 2006.

No.11 Mission Viejo dominate in wire-to-wire 53-14 win

No. 3–ranked Bishop Gorman delivered a dominant 38-0 shutout to open its season 2-0. The Gaels—riding an 11-game winning streak—overpowered the host team with balanced offense and relentless defense

#	Team	Ovr.	Rating	Str.	+/-
26	Brick Memorial	5-2	22.60	15.5	+570
27	Rancocas Valley	4-3	22.30	21.6	-209
28	Cedar Creek	6-1	22.20	4.3	-244
29	Holy Spirit	3-3	21.90	15.1	+344
30	Glassboro	7-0	21.90	-11.8	+197
31	Holmdel	4-2	21.80	19.1	+792
32	Paul VI	4-2	20.60	12.2	+328
33	Wayne Valley	5-2	20.00	10.5	-642
34	Shawnee	4-3	19.90	14.6	+123
35	West Morris Central	7-0	19.30	-2.6	+1,160
36	Lawrenceville School	3-2	18.50	14.8	+259
37	Donovan Catholic	4-3	18.40	13.4	+1,606
38	Pope John XXIII	1-5	18.40	32.0	+159
39	Ridge	4-2	18.20	11.4	+519
40	Shabazz	5-1	18.10	6.2	+1,022
41	Haddonfield	4-2	17.90	10.3	+8
42	Seneca	5-2	17.80	5.3	-252
43	Southern Regional	7-0	17.60	-5.4	-647
44	Toms River North	3-4	17.20	9.6	+2,249
45	Burlington Township	7-0	16.60	-4.7	-737
46	W West Essex	4-2	16.50	8.2	-423
47	West Orange	5-2	16.10	3.2	+514
48	W Wayne Hills	6-1	15.70	-5.0	-971
49	Cherokee	3-4	15.70	18.3	-147
50	St. Thomas Aquinas	5-2	15.20	3.9	+1,065

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