MaxPreps Top 25 national high school football rankings

Video: Xcellent 25 Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard - Oct. 24

While no new teams enter this week's Xcellent 25 National High School Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard, there was still some movement among the top 15 teams.

Mater Dei and DeSoto flip spots this week, as the Monarchs move up to No. 3 after erasing a 21-12 fourth-quarter deficit on the road against St. John Bosco. Mater Dei scored the final 14 points to beat the Braves for the first time since 2010 with a 26-21 victory.

Allen moves up four spots to No. 6 after winning its eighth-consecutive game by double digits and Grayson and Mountain Pointe both move up one spot after Roswell went from No. 6 to No. 9 after barely beating a 4-4 Etowah (Woodstock, Ga.) team this past weekend.

St. John Bosco dropped five spots in this week's rankings to No. 12 and even though the Braves have two losses, they have come against No. 1 Bishop Gorman and No. 3 Mater Dei.

Twenty-four of the top 25 teams were in action this past weekend and the only team to lose was St. John Bosco.

1. (1 last week) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 9-0
Bishop Gorman won its 48th-consecutive game with a dominant 71-0 shutout victory against Desert Oasis (Las Vegas). The Gaels haven't lost to an in-state opponent since 2008 and if they continue that streak they will have a good chance to finish the season as the No. 1 team in the country. Against four Nevada opponents they have outscored them 240-13, and three of them have been shutouts.
Next game: Thursday vs. Durango (Las Vegas)

2. (2) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 7-0
IMG Academy found itself trailing for the first time at halftime this season but never panicked and outscored a very talented Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.) team 28-14 in the second half to walk away with a 34-21 win. Four-star quarterback Kellen Mond has put his name in the race for National Player of the Year after he had another big-time game with four more scores, one passing and three rushing. His 11 rushing touchdowns are five shy of tying Bo Scarbrough's record set back in 2013 in IMG's first season of high school football. Four-star Georgia commit Robert Beal Jr. continues to show why he is one of the best players in the country. Usually it's by sacking quarterbacks, but this time he got the crucial pick-six that gave IMG a 21-7 lead, and the Ascenders never looked back.
Next game: Friday at Long Beach Poly (Long Beach)

3. (4) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 8-0
Detractors said Mater Dei hasn't played anyone tough all year. The Monarchs proved the doubters wrong with a 26-21 win against national power St. John Bosco. They snapped a six-game losing streak to the Braves and also snapped Bosco's 23-game Trinity League winning streak after outscoring the Braves 14-0 in the fourth quarter. It was a big win for the Monarchs because they proved they can win even if 4-star sophomore quarterback JT Daniels doesn't put up monster numbers. He finished 19-for-29 for 129 yards and one touchdown but the defense stepped up and 4-star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown sparked the comeback with a 75-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter. The biggest play of the game was when Jalen Cole picked off Re-al Mitchell in the fourth quarter and that later resulted in Shakobe Harper's game-winning rushing touchdown with just over seven minutes left. Mater Dei now controls its own destiny in the Trinity League and there is a good chance these two teams could meet again in the Pac-5 Division playoffs.
Next game: Friday vs. Servite (Anaheim, Calif.)

4. (3) DeSoto (Texas), 8-0
2017 TCU commit Shawn Robinson continues to impress in 2016 and he has emerged as one of the favorites to capture National Player of the Year honors. In the Eagles' 41-17 win against a very good Duncanville (Texas) team, the 4-star senior quarterback threw for nearly 300 yards and finished the night with four touchdowns, two passing and two rushing. So far this season Robinson has 1,751 yards passing and 17 touchdowns and he also leads the Eagles in rushing with 547 yards and nine more scores. The Eagles have had a ton of talented teams over the last decade, including players like Von Miller, Cyrus Gray and Desmon White, but this year's team might be the most talented in school history and there is a good chance they can do something they have never done - win a state title.
Next game: Friday vs. Nimitz (Irving, Texas)

5. (5) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 9-0
On senior night, the Stags did something they haven't all season - shut out an opponent. They blanked Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.) 42-0 and even though it was their first shutout of the season they have had one of the most dominant defenses in the country this year. In seven of nine games they have held the opposition to 13 points or less and they are also playing great football on the offensive side of things too, as they are averaging 40.5 points per game. The Stags enter their final regular season game as winners of 14 in a row but they get a bye first before they face Good Counsel in two weeks.
Next game: Nov. 4 at Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

6. (10) Allen (Texas), 8-0
The Eagles continue to roll in 2016, as they have won their first eight games of the season by at least 18 points. This time it was a 59-7 win against McKinney (Texas) and so far in 2016 the Eagles have now outscored the opposition 381-102 in Terry Gambill's first season as head coach. Allen has been playing that old-school type of football by running the ball effectively and playing smashmouth defense. This past Thursday, Brock Sturges and Juwan Robinson combined for five rushing touchdowns and the defense limited McKinney to 180 total yards and only eight first downs. If Allen beats Plano East (Texas) this week the Eagles will clinch at least a share of the 6A Region 1 District 6 title. The Eagles head into Friday night's game winners of 39 consecutive district games and the last time the Eagles didn't claim at least a share of the district title was back in 2005.
Next game: Friday at Plano East (Texas)

7. (8) Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), 7-1
The Rams are the new No. 1 team from Georgia after winning their seventh-consecutive game. They earned their third shutout win within the last four weeks after beating Newton (Covington, Ga.) 34-0. The defense held Newton to 63 total yards and only five first downs. Grayson has been playing its best football as of late, as over the last five games the Rams have outscored the opposition 240-12. They have a big-time test coming up this week against Alabama power Hoover, a team that has only one loss and came to No. 6 Allen to begin the season. Hoover is the only new bubble team in this week's rankings.
Next game: Friday at Hoover (Ala.)

8. (9) Mountain Pointe (Phoenix), 9-0
It was another week and another impressive defensive performance for Mountain Pointe. The Pride recorded their third shutout victory of the season with a 38-0 win against Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.). They limited the Aztecs to 7 yards passing and held them to under 100 total yards for the game. The defense and special teams combined for three scores and Xaiver Cota was the star, as he finished the night with one interception and blocked a punt, scooped it up and returned it for a score. If Mountain Pointe beats Gilbert in its regular-season finale, it will be the seventh-straight season the Pride have won at least 10 games.
Next game: Friday at Gilbert (Ariz.)

9. (6) Roswell (Ga.), 8-0
Roswell had a bit of a scare against Etowah (Woodstock, Ga.) but Sheldon Evans scored the game-winning touchdown with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter to escape with a 17-14 win. The Hornets did what they do best and depended on their defense to seal the deal, as Sam Diroberto got his second interception of the night on Etowah's final drive.
Next game: Friday vs. Woodstock (Ga.)

10. (11) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 5-2
St. Thomas Aquinas earned its second-consecutive win after a heartbreaking triple overtime loss to No. 1 Bishop Gorman just over three weeks ago. The Raiders dominated Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lake, Fla.) in a 42-7 victory and 2017 Florida commit Jake Allen was spreading the wealth early, as he had three touchdown passes to three different receivers. On defense, they are loaded with playmakers and they have two of the best junior defensive backs in the country in 4-star cornerbacks Asante Samuel and Al Blades Jr.
Next game: Friday vs. Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Fla.)

11. (12) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 8-0
Patrick Surtain's team continues to impress in 2016, as it improved to 8-0 after a 44-21 win against Jackson (Miami). Jackson made things interesting in the third quarter when it scored a touchdown to make it a one-score game but American Heritage responded with 20 unanswered points to cruise to a three-score win. The Patriots control their own destiny to capture the District 16-5A title, and if they beat Hallandale this week, they will finish district play a perfect 5-0 and win it outright.
Next game: Friday at Hallandale (Fla.)

12. (7) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 6-2
St. John Bosco was one quarter away from moving up in this week's rankings but after getting outscored 14-0 in the fourth quarter to Mater Dei, the Braves suffered a 26-21 loss and dropped five spots this week. It was the second loss of the season for the Braves, but they have come against the No. 1 and No. 3 teams in the country. St. John Bosco showed it has one of the best defenses in the country by limiting Mater Dei to a season-low 26 points and holding 4-star sophomore quarterback J.T. Daniels to less than 150 yards passing and only one touchdown. If Re-al Mitchell and the offense can limit the turnovers they are going to be a tough team to beat down the road and especially in the Pac-5 playoffs.
Next game: Thursday vs. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

13. (13) Colerain (Cincinnati), 9-0
Colerain recorded its second-consecutive shutout and third of the season with a 31-0 win over Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio). The Cardinals have now reeled off 58 consecutive league wins and after Friday night's win they have now won 17 straight Greater Miami Conference League titles. Senior running back Monalo Caldwell continues to impress, as he rushed for nearly 100 yards and two scores, and so far this year the bruising back has found the end zone 13 times.
Next game: Friday vs. Oak Hills (Cincinnati)

14. (16) Centennial (Corona, Calif.), 7-1
The main reason why Corona Centennial moves up a couple spots this week isn't because the Huskies keep scoring 60-plus points, but because IMG Academy continues to beat very good teams it helps their resume. Centennial was 12 seconds away from beating the No. 2 team in the country and they are the only team to keep it a one-score contest against IMG. If the Huskies run through the Pac-5 playoffs impressively they are going to have a chance to move up the rankings and secure a spot in the top five. This week they cruised to a 64-14 win against Corona and senior running back Miles Reed eclipsed the century mark for the seventh time this season and so far this year he has rushed for 1,408 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Next game: Friday at Norco (Calif.)

15. (14) Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 9-0
Saguaro won 63-0 for the second-consecutive time, as the Sabercats recorded their third shutout win of the season by knocking off Shadow Mountain (Phoenix). They have now won 20 games in a row dating back to last year and there is a good chance they will do something they never have done - win four consecutive state championships. Saguaro's senior running back Stone Matthews has been one of the best in the country, as he rushed for 239 yards and three scores this past weekend. Through nine games he has 1,380 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns.
Next game: Friday at Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, Ariz.)

16. (15) Cass Tech (Detroit), 9-0
With Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watching, Detroit power Cass Tech knocked off King (Detroit) 41-20 to win the Detroit Public School League title for the third time in four years. The No. 1 wide receiver in the Class of 2017 Donovan Peoples-Jones got things started early with a 54-yard touchdown reception three minutes into the game and Cass Tech went into halftime leading 28-0. This is one of the most talented teams Cass Tech has ever had but the squad is focused on winning its third state championship in school history and first since 2012.
Next game: Saturday vs. Fordson (Dearborn, Mich.) in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs

17. (17) McGill-Toolen (Mobile, Ala.), 9-0
McGill-Toolen won its 18th-consecutive game with a dominant 43-7 win against Theodore (Ala.). The Yellowjackets started out slow in the first half, leading 14-7 at halftime, but outscored the Bobcats 29-0 in the second half. Senior quarterback Bubba Thompson, a 2017 Auburn baseball commit, finished the night with nearly 300 yards passing and five touchdowns. 2017 USC commit Marlon Williams had another big-time game hauling in eight receptions for 156 yards and three scores.
Next game: Friday vs. Fairhope (Ala.)

18. (18) Mission Viejo (Calif.), 9-0
Mission Viejo won its 37th-consecutive game, currently the sixth-longest active winning streak among 11-man football teams, with a dominant 68-0 win over Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo, Calif.). Senior quarterback Matthew Mcdonald had a very efficient game, completing 8 of 10 passes for 197 yards and four scores while 4-star wide receiver Austin Osborne had four receptions for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
Next game: Nov. 4 at San Clemente (Calif.)

19. (19) Bingham (South Jordan, Utah), 10-0
Bingham heads into the playoffs with a ton of momentum after finishing the regular season a perfect 10-0 after beating Brighton (Salt Lake City) 28-7 on Wednesday. The Miners have won every game by at least 18 points and have outscored the opposition 461-118 this season.
Next game: Saturday vs. Hunter in the first round of the 5A state playoffs

20. (20) St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia), 7-0
St. Joseph's Prep continues to roll in 2016, as the Hawks won their seventh-consecutive game with a 63-35 victory over La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pa). 2017 Georgia commit D'Andre Swift had another monster game, as he accounted for seven total touchdowns, and the 4-star running back checks in as the top-rated player in the state on 247sports.
Next game: Friday vs. Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia)

21. (21) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 10-0
For the first time since 2002, the Shamrocks finished the regular season a perfect 10-0. They recorded their third-consecutive shutout victory, and fourth in five weeks, with a 55-0 victory against Ballard (Louisville, Ky.). Over the last five weeks they have outscored the opposition 274-13 and they enter the playoffs with a ton of momentum as they try and win their 24th football state championship.
Next game: Nov. 4 vs. TBA in first round of the 6A state playoffs

22. (22) Warren Central (Indianapolis), 8-1
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Next game: Friday vs. Franklin Central (Indianapolis) in first round of the 6A state playoffs

23. (23) Jenks (Okla.), 8-0
Jenks has been dominant in 2016, as the Oklahoma power has won six of eight games by double digits, including Friday night with a 55-13 win over Yukon (Okla.). The Trojans have now won 13 straight games dating back to last year and they have been one of the most prestigious high school football programs in the country, as they have won 16 state titles in school history. If they can win another one in 2016 it will be five in a row.
Next game: Friday vs. Westmoore (Oklahoma City)

24. (24) East (Salt Lake City), 10-0
East finished the regular season a perfect 10-0 and had some big out-of-state wins that included wins over national power De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) and Arkansas power Pulaski Academy (Little Rock). The Leopards enter the 4A state playoffs as winners of 19 in a row as they try to win their second-consecutive 4A state title.
Next week: Friday vs. Skyline (Salt Lake City) in first round of the 4A state playoffs

25. (25) Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio), 8-0-1
Wayne and Springfield (Ohio) were in a tight game in the first half, as the Warriors went to halftime with a 14-7 lead. But they outscored the Wildcats 24-7 in the second half to walk away with a 38-14 win. Senior running back Frederick Pitts V continues to have a big year, as he rushed for 202 yards and two scores.
Next game: Thursday vs. Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, Ohio)

Bubble Teams

Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.), 9-0
With Mill Creek's 35-23 win over a tough Mountain View (Lawrenceville, Ga.) team, it claimed the Region 6-7A title. The Hawks get a week off before their regular season finale against Duluth (Ga.), then the 7A state playoffs begin, and get your popcorn ready for that because No. 7 Grayson and No. 9 Roswell will be in the field as well.
Next game: Nov. 4 at Duluth

Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), 7-1
Lake Travis has now won seven games in a row since its season-opening loss and recorded its second-consecutive shutout with a 63-0 win over Leander (Texas). The Cavaliers have outscored their last three opponents 103-0 in the first quarter and 180-7 overall. They are playing their best football of the season.
Next game: Friday at Vista Ridge (Cedar Park, Texas)

South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.), 8-1
South Pointe produced a 42-20 victory over Richland Northeast (Columbia, S.C.). The Stallions have one of the best players in the country in 4-star athlete Derion Kendrick, who finished last week's game with two touchdowns.
Next game: Friday at York (S.C.)

The Woodlands (Texas), 8-0
The Woodlands' perfect season stayed intact after a 48-7 win against Conroe (Texas). The last seven wins for the Highlanders have come by double digits and they have outscored the opposition 352-102 so far.
Next game: Friday vs. Montgomery (Texas)

Hoover (Ala.), 8-1
Hoover has now won seven consecutive games after losing to Texas power Allen in the second week of the season. All eight of Hoover's wins this year have come by double digits and they get another chance to prove they can hang with the big boys when they take on No. 7 Grayson this weekend.
Next game: Friday vs. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)