MaxPreps Top 25 national high school football rankings

Video: Biaggio Ali-Walsh goes off
See the Bishop Gorman High running back turn in spectacular plays in his team's win over Chandler.

Bishop Gorman is picking up right where it left off in 2014: as the No. 1-ranked team in the nation.

Following losses by No. 1 De La Salle and No. 2 Miami Central, Bishop Gorman moves to the top spot after dispatching nationally ranked Chandler, 35-14. The Gaels have arguably the nation's top quarterback in Tate Martell and the country's top offensive playmaker in Tyjon Lindsey. An upcoming four-game stretch against Bingham (Utah), Bellevue (Wash.), Long Beach Poly (Calif.) and Servite (Calif.) will provide challenges for the nation's top team, which also faces Don Bosco Prep later in the season.

Despite the No. 1 team hailing from Nevada, the epicenter of high school football right now is the Dallas Metroplex. Not only did Euless Trinity stun previous No. 1 De La Salle, but Arlington Martin dominated previous No. 5 DeSoto.

Cedar Hill opened with a triumphant victory over South Oak Cliff and enters the rankings alongside Trinity and Martin. All three check in behind three-time defending state champion Allen, which enjoyed a nice rise in the rankings after an impressive performance against Denton Guyer.


1. (3 last week) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 1-0
The Gaels knocked off Arizona's top team, Chandler, 35-14. Story and photos

2. (8) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 1-0
Aquinas won easily over Booker T. Washington, 35-3. Story

3. (6) Centennial (Corona, Calif.), 1-0
SoCal's top team opened with a 49-13 win over Salt Lake City East.

4. (14) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 1-0
The Stags pounded Miami Central, 38-14.

5. (10) Allen (Texas), 1-0
Allen looked impressive in a 48-16 dismantling of Denton Guyer. Story and photos

6. (NR) Colquitt County (Moultrie, Ga.), 2-0
The defending Georgia state champion rolled to another blowout victory, defeating Plant (Tampa, Fla.), 42-8.

7. (7) Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), 2-0
Mallard Creek overcame Independence, 24-10.

8. (9) Flanagan (Pembroke Pines, Fla.), 1-0
In its opener, Flanagan claimed a 35-7 win over Stoneman Douglas.

9. (11) Katy (Texas), 1-0
The Tigers opened their season by defeating Kingwood, 46-0.

10. (15) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 1-0
St. John Bosco leveled La Mirada, 76-8.

11. (12) Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Va.), 1-0
Ocean Lakes rolled to a 31-14 win over Salem.

12. (4) Archer (Lawrenceville, Ga.), 2-0
Archer didn't play its best, but it was enough to defeat an injury-riddled Peachtree Ridge squad, 26-10.

13. (17) Spartanburg (S.C.), 1-0
Tavien Feaster led Spartanburg to an easy win over Wakulla (Fla.), 42-14.

14. (NR) Martin (Arlington, Texas), 1-0
Martin was overlooked in the preseason, but made a statement with a 46-26 win over DeSoto. Story and photos

15. (18) Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.), 1-0
Mainland cruised to a 41-21 win over DeLand.

16. (19) Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, Ala.), 2-0
Clay-Chalkville's offense continues to dominate, as it beat Minor 49-15.

17. (21) Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, La.), 0-0
Rummel's season starts Sept. 4 at University Lab (Baton Rouge).

18. (24) South Panola (Batesville, Miss.), 2-0
Mississippi's top team bested Meridian, 21-14.

19. (NR) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 1-0
After downing IMG Academy in a preseason kickoff game, American Heritage beat Stephenson, 36-8.

20. (NR) McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.), 1-0
McEachern opened its season last week with a 50-14 rout of Tucker.

21. (NR) Trinity (Euless, Texas), 1-0
Trinity downed previous No. 1 De La Salle, 26-21. Story, photos and video

22. (NR) Paramus Catholic (N.J.), 0-0
The Paladins open on Sept. 4 against Eastern Christian Academy.

23. (25) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 1-0
IMG looked very impressive in a 38-14 victory over Miramar.

24. (1) De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), 0-1
De La Salle dropped a 26-21 decision on the road against Euless Trinity.

25. (NR) Cedar Hill (Texas), 1-0
The two-time defending champions looked to be in midseason form with a 46-7 win over South Oak Cliff.