HOLY TRINITY! No. 1 Mater Dei (CA) and league brethren No. 2 St. John Bosco (CA) highlight Blue Star Media Elite 25 Preseason Football rankings; rivals will meet on Halloween

BENSALEM, Pa. – If anyone was a fan of the Batman TV series from the 1960s and later in reruns, the caped crusader’s sidekick, Robin, had a signature catchphrase “Holy . . .” exclamations. Just insert what was the theme of the moment following Holy and wham, bam, pow, it was scripted.

Flash forward to the summer of 2025 and it’s “Holy Trinity!” That means the over-the-top Trinity League, an incubator for high school football talent in southern California, continues to dominate the Blue Star Media Elite 25 Preseason rankings. The reigning Elite 25 National Champions, No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana), have not skipped a beat after going coast to coast with an unbeaten record and annexing its fifth California Interscholastic Federation Open Division bowl championship since 2017. The Monarchs beat archrival and No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower) in the Southern Section Division I final.

Mater Dei and SJB are two recognizable members of the league along with Orange Lutheran, JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano), Servite (Anaheim) and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita). It’s a more balanced league this year and the transfer rules in California have helped the rest of the Trinity. The league games get underway in late September, capped by Mater Dei and the Braves on Oct. 31 in Bellflower.

Everyone in the Elite 25 has doubled down in scheduling whether they are playing the best in their state or seeking nationally themed games that will be broadcast on ESPN or a streaming service. The games are coming to the consumer and it’s easier to judge the talent, making the Elite 25 more accurate than ever.

Simply put: Just win. That’s if you want to remain ranked in the Elite 25.

The top-5 is rounded out by three familiar names: No. 3 Southlake (Texas) Carroll, No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) and No. 5 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). By the way, Gorman and Mater Dei meet on Sept. 19 in Las Vegas. That’s assignment football!

A breakdown of the Elite 25 preseason sees Texas and Florida with five schools apiece for the second consecutive year; California has four and Georgia checks in with three. There are schools from 11 different states repped in the Elite 25.

The Southland Region has 14 teams; six from the Far West; three from the East and two from the Midlands. There are five teams from Texas, four from Florida and three each from California and Georgia. The football belt states continue to dominate the Elite 25 but there’s a long season ahead.

We cannot wait for the season to get started over the Aug. 7-9 weekend in Alaska and Hawaii. The first four weeks takes us into September. We’re here to bring you all the notable performances and scores en route to anointing a national champion on Monday, December 22.

To everyone, all the best moving forward.

The Blue Star Media Elite 25 football rankings return on Aug. 19 with the first set. And remember, the Blue Star Media Net 25 girls’ volleyball rankings will drop in early September and appear weekly on Wednesdays through late November.

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Be safe and have a great season. We hope to see you at a game soon. – Christopher Lawlor

Blue Star Media Elite 25 Preseason Football Rankings, July 16, 2025

Statistics and records are from the 2024 season and players are seniors unless denoted.

1. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (13-0)

The Rub: The defending Blue Star Media Elite 25 National Champions are back in their familiar perch atop the preseason rankings for a second straight year. Coach Raul Lara won the CIF Open Division state championship in his inaugural season. So, what’s the encore? Simple. Rinse and repeat. QB Ryan Hopkins inherits the offense and will sign with Wisconsin. He passed for 1,111 yards and 13 TDs and rushed for 483 yards and 8 scores on 58 carries at JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano). TE Mark Bowman is one of three players on the roster off to Southern California. OT Kodi Greene (Washington recruit), WRs Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt are both off to Ohio State as are D-line stalwart  Tomuhini Topui and edge rusher Shaun Scott (6-3, 230) are headed to Southern California. The junior class is saturated with burgeoning prospects including CB Aaryn Washington, CB Danny Lang, DT Montana Tollolo, WR Gavin Honore (Georgia), OG Lex Mallangi, DB Patrick Hall, DT Matamata Uiagalelei, WR Julian Cromartie, LB D.J. Clanton, Furian Inferrera (Minnesota), LB Ezekiel Su’a and RB Kennie Leggett. Two road games with No. 5 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) on Sept. 19 and No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower) on Oct. 31 are true regular season tests.

Opens: Aug. 23 at No. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) in the Broward County National High School Football Showcase.

2. St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif. (11-2)

The Rub: The age old question in the Elite 25 rankings begins with who is No. 1? The Braves or Mater Dei. Well, this year the latter but that will be settled in October and November. The Braves are flush with a receiving corps Madden Williams (Texas A&M), Daniel Odom (Oklahoma), Carson Clark (San Jose State) and Darren Tubbs along with TE Na’o Tito. Sophomore QB Koa Malau’ulu (6-2, 185) will sling it to wideouts, who have the ability gain separation with breakaway speed. He started seven games a year ago. On defense, it’s CB Joshua Holland (Southern California), edge rusher Dutch Horisk (Oregon) and DL Laneselota Olive-Enos (Portland State). The Class of 2026 features S Isaia Aisa Wily-Ava, CB Jailen Hill, CB Jacob Whitehead, S Dillion Davis, RB Maliq Allen (1,003 rushing yards) and LBs Ethan and Justin Coach. Another intriguing schedule has No. 11 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) on Sept. 5, Saint Louis School (Honolulu) on Sept. 19 and trinity League slate capped by a meeting with No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) on Halloween. Expect the Braves and Mater Dei to reach the CIF-Southern Section Division I final in November but the section has plenty of trappings.

Opens: Aug. 22 at Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.).

3. Southlake (Texas) Carroll (15-1)

The Rub: After reaching the UIL Class 6A, Division II finals, the Dragons are on the cusp of winning a ninth state championship. And who could argue with 10 offensive starters back and nine more on defense, the path to a title has been set. Dual-threat QB Angelo Renda, a Pittsburgh recruit, triggers the offense having thrown for 3,899 yards and 40 TDs and rushed for 667 yards and 14 more scores. Ohio State-bound WR Brock Boyd (112 catches, 1,868 yards, 18 scores) is a primary target and RB Davis Penn (19 TDs) totes the rock. The O-line nearly returns intact with junior Tristan Dare (6-5, 285) leading the way. Defensively, coach Riley Dodge features S William Chen (89 tackles, 2 INT), DE/P Zac Hayes (6-3, 225) and S/K Gavin Strange.

Opens: Aug. 29 at Midland.

4. IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (7-2)

The Rub: Since the Ascenders started playing football 13 seasons ago, they’ve had six head coaches that includes this season when Greg Studrawa was hired in April, replacing Billy Miller. Studrawa coached at Ohio State and LSU. Studrawa inherited one of the top O-lines in the nation with Keenyi Pepe, Brech Kolojay, Will Conroy and G’nivre Carr. Sophomore QB Jayden Wade takes over and has skill players Osani Gayles, Tranard Roberts and Eric McFarland III at his disposal. RB Lekhy Thompkins also joins the squad. One of the nation’s top edge rushers, junior DE Zyron Forstall (6-3, 235) announced in July he’s on board. He’ll join James Morrow, Carmelo McKenzie, Cameron Brickle and Cameron McHaney up front. The national schedule has opponents from six states with a date hosting No. 19 East St. Louis (Ill.) on Oct. 25.

Opens: Aug. 22 vs. Hoover (Ala.).

5. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas

The Rub: Coach Brett Browner’s roster is chock full of talent, including QB Malika Eugenio (Hawaii), S Jett Washington (Oregon), DE Prince Williams (Arizona) and juniors DB Hayden Sapp (6-4, 185) and RB Terrance Grant Jr. (6-0, 205).The Nevada state playoffs will have a fresh look in November with a new Open Division, featuring four teams from the Southern Region and the Gaels figure to be included. The schedule is littered with quality competition with back-to-back home games with Elite 25 teams East St. Louis (Ill.) and top-ranked Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.).

Opens: Aug. 22 at (Centennial (Las Vegas).

6. St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (12-3)

The Rub: The Raiders won their sixth consecutive state championship (16^th overall) and once again favored to stretch that string to seven. Usually, the defense wins it and Georgia-bound CB Justice Fitzpatrick (6-1, 185) is an anchor along with DE Daniel Norman (Oklahoma). CBs Samari Howard and Jaden Carey and S Zayden Gamble will make it nearly impossible to pass on and LB Phillip Goodrich (Navy) plugs the middle. Junior WR Julius Jones is a hot prospect as are WR Ah’mari Stevens (Miami) and junior OT Mark Matthews (6-6, 275). Junior RB Virgil Lemons returns in the backfield and QB battle will be settled by opening day with a national matchup on the Raiders’ home field.

Opens: Aug. 23 vs. No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) at the Broward County Showcase.

7. North Crowley, Fort Worth, Texas (16-0)

The Rub: The Panthers are among the favorites to win Class 6A, Division I but that’s never easy in Texas’ top classification. Yet with 8 starters returning, it’s sold start. QB Chris Jimerson Jr. is at  North Texas and threw for 3,092 yards and 40 TDs while running for 1,105 yards and 12 scores. He will be missed. The main QB protectors are Henry Fenuku (6-4, 300) and Texas-recruit John Turntine III (6-5, 310) while RB Cornelius Warren (10 TDs) is back from injury. Transfer CB Draden Fullbright (5-11, 175) and LB Jonathan Cunningham are defensive leaders. Another transfer, CB Jerry Outhouse Jr., is a highly rated junior. The real challenge is replacing Jimerson. Transfer Hayes Cloutier from Inglewood (Calif.) or Jacob Torres, returning from nearby Burleson (Texas) Centennial, are both in the mix. The Panthers and coach Ray Gates better figure it out quickly because they have an early season challenge hosting powerhouse DeSoto on Sept. 5 and a rugged  District 3-6A slate.

Opens: Aug. 28 vs. Lancaster.

8. Grayson, Loganville, Ga. (14-1)

The Rub: The quest is to win Georgia’s largest classification (AAAAAA) in repeat fashion and the Rams start the season in the driver’s seat. The nation’s top-rated LB Tyley Atkinson (6-3, 200) committed on national TV to the Texas Longhorns over Oregon, Clemson and Georgia. Last year, Atkinson put up 166 tackles, 32 for a loss, 13 sacks and 46 QB hurries. He’s paired with LB Anthony Davis Jr. (6-2, 200). S Hannibal Carter Nieves (6-3, 195) committed to Kansas State and edge rusher Lawrence Brown to the North Carolina Tar Heels. DT Cameron McGee (6-3, 330) will roll most O-lines before signing with Arkansas. Dual threat QB Travis Burgess (North Carolina) triggers the offense and threw for 2,225 yards and 23 TDs and ran for 596 yards and four more scores on 58 attempts. WR Dawson Quarterman is a likely target and a East Carolina pledge. The Rams face No. 18 Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.) on Aug. 29 in a battle of defending state champions.

Opens: Aug. 15 at Collins Hill (Suwanee).

9. Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Hollywood, Fla. (13-2)

The Rub: Florida’s reigning Class 1A champions have annexed four consecutive titles and are clearly the nation’s top small school that competes with the big boys in talent rick Broward County in south Florida. The three prime-time athletic skill players from the Class of 2026 are RB Derrick Cooper, WR Demarius Gray (Kentucky) and WR Jasen Lopez (Florida State). OT Ashley Walker is off to Arkansas. On defense, LB Bryant Junius committed to Appalachian State. K Noah Siden is another weapon and will attend FIU. Top juniors are S Angelo Smith (5-10, 170) and RB Arwin Jackson (5-10, 170), who has offers from Auburn, Illinois, Indiana, Pittsburgh, Ohio State, Central Florida and SMU. QB Darryon Jones has transferred from Tampa Bay Tech as the Lions seek an eighth state title.

Opens: Aug. 23 vs. No. 11 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore).

10. Duncanville, Texas (13-1)

The Rub: When it comes to District 11-6A, the Panthers must contend with No. skdfjhg DeSoto, Waxahachie and Lancaster before the playoffs. The receiving corps of Zachery Turner (14 TDs), Ayson “Ace” Theus (TCU) and Treton Yancey is top-notch but the QB battle will be decided in the preseason. After winning two straight 6A Division I state championships, coach Reginald Samples’ team is raring to go. Expect the D-line to live off the exploits of K.J. Ford (7 sacks) and speedy Landon Barnes (6-4, 250, Mississippi). DB Braylon Edwards will sign with SMU. Once the Panthers iron out their signal-caller and the O-line gels, it’s going to keep the competition sky high in the Metroplex and states.

Opens: Sept. 5 vs. South Oak Cliff (Dallas).

11. St. Frances Academy, Baltimore (8-3)

The Rub: It was a subpar year for the Panthers in 2024 but the senior class is stuffed with Power 4 recruits such as DE Zion Elee (Maryland),S Jireh Edwards (Alabama), OT Edward Baker (Tennessee), CB Hakim Satterwhite (Maryland), CB Amauri Polydor (Penn State), LB Maurice Medley Jr. (Syracuse), S Khamri Bing (Maryland), C Lamarcus Dillard (West Virginia), S Wayne Henry (Auburn), Damon Hall Jr. (Maryland) and Jae’Oyn Williams (Virginia). Heavily recruited juniors include RB Sa’Nir Brooks (5-11, 195) and CB Raylaun Henry (6-1, 180). The Panthers play an independent national slate and never back down from Elite 25 level teams. Two games to circle are at No. 2 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) on Sept. 5 and the season finale at No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Nov. 7.

Opens: Aug. 23 at No. 9 Chaminade-Madonna College Pep (Hollywood, Fla.).

12. Buford, Ga. (12-2)

The Rub: The Peach State is ripe with great coaches, players and teams. Count coach Bryant Appling’s Wolves as one of the teams to watch in GHSA Class AAAAAA. The Class of 2026 is loaded on both sides of the ball with DL Bryce Perry -Wright (Texas A&M), edge rusher Dre Quinn (Clemson), athletic Tyriq Green (Georgia), OT Graham Houston (Georgia), S Nascar McCoy (6-2, 180), TE Dream Rashad (Purdue), OT Ben Mubenga (Arkansas), QB Dayton Raiola (Nebraska) and S Jax Pope (Mississippi State). Opening night should be a hoot.

Opens: Aug. 15 vs. No. 15 Milton (Alpharetta).

13. Westlake, Austin, Texas (14-2)

The Rub: The Chaps were one win from capturing their first state championship since 2021 and with 13 starters returning, coach Tony Salazar has plenty of talent to get the job complete. Keep an eye on QB Rees Wise, who passed for 2,598 yards and 23 TDs and OT William Hesse (6-4, 275) as the O-line anchor. TCU-pledge DE Maddox Flynt (6-3, 273) recorded 65 tackles and 4 sacks last season and DB Thompson Bennett locks down the secondary. The Class of 2027 features CB Wylie Nichols and WR Braden Riddell. A District 26-6A rivalry game vs. Lake Travis (Austin) is always competitive with a second meeting in the playoffs likely.

Opens: Aug. 29 vs. Prosper.

14. St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia (12-2)

The Rub: The four-time PIAA Class 6A state champions will have a different look yet yearning the same results and winning their final game of the season. The offense returns first team all-league performers in C Jake Namnun and speedy RB Kyhan Billups. OT Sean Molley is also back. Sophomore WR Jett Harrison has good receiver bloodlines in a Hall of Fame father (Marvin) and older brother Marvin Jr. (now with the Cardinals). The defense has a leader in Penn State-bound Alex Haskell (6-4, 265), who recorded 32 tackles and 5.5 sacks. DB Masiia Acrey and LB Brandon Lockley are a pair of promising recruits.

Opens: Aug. 22 at No. 23 American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.).

15. Milton, Alpharetta, Ga. (15-0)

The Rub: Achieving perfection in the state of Georgia is rare but the Eagles did so and in process won the Class 5A title for the second straight season. Coach Ben Reaves’ team carries a nifty 25-game win streak into the campaign. Reaves will lean on junior QB Derrick Baker, who takes over for Luke Nickel (now at Miami). OT Madden Mones is headed to Georgetown. LB Bille Weivoda (6-2, 210) is already committed to Iowa. The opening two games will be difficult but the Eagles are more than capable off sidestepping a blemish.

Opens: Aug. 14 at No. 12 Buford.

16. Bergen Catholic, Oradell, N.J. (11-1)

The Rub: The Crusaders won their fourth straight NJSIAA Non-Public A state crown and have plenty of blue-chip talent returning and a national schedule. Coach Vito Campanile (65-10) enters his eighth season. and will rely on RB Najee Calhoun to move the pile, DB Jordan Thomas (Ohio State), CB Xavier Johnson (North Carolina) and Texas A&M-bound DE Jermaine Kinsler (6-6, 260). Future stars are sophomore DT Jackson Vaughn and junior WRs Bryan Porter and Austin Busso. The defense will carry the Crusaders early until the offense kicks in.

Opens: Aug. 28 vs. No. 19 East St. Louis (Ill.) at Battle By the Beach in Ocean City, N.J.

17. Corner Canyon, Draper, Utah (13-1)

The Rub: The Chargers carry an 11-game win streak into the season and won a second consecutive Class 6A state title. QB Helaman Casuga (Texas A&M) is the latest in the school’s lineage of top-flight field generals and passed for 1,617 yards and 18 TDs on 92-of-142 accuracy. OG Esun Tafa (6-5, 335) is the state’s top O-lineman and will sign with Southern California. WR Kai Meza is a Minnesota recruit and caught 46 passes for 944 yards and 13 TDs. RB West Briggs rushed for 1,328 and 13 scores. S Diesel Dart, the younger brother of first-round pick Jaxson Dart, patrols the secondary. The Chargers host No. 21 Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.) in a Elite 25 matchup.

Opens: Aug. 15 vs. Bingham (South Jordan).

18. Thompson, Alabaster, Ala. (11-3)

The Rub: The Warriors are the reigning Class 7A champions and have won it all five of the last six seasons. A seventh title is in the works for coach Mark Freeman, who enters his 11^th season. Junior QB Trent Seaborn and sophomore WR Dedrick Kimbrough and junior Darion Mosely form a great pitch-and-catch trio. Defensively, Viliami Moloa and junior Cameron Pritchett will anchor the line. The schedule features a date at No. 8 Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) on Aug. 29 and a season finale at rivals Hoover on Oct. 17.

Opens: Aug. 21 vs. Carver (Montgomery).

19. East St. Louis, Ill. (13-1)

The Rub: The Flyers captured their 11^th state championship last November, winning the Class 6A chip. They will be favorites to win an even dozen. Indiana-bound WR Kortez Rupert (8 TDs) is a mainstay on the offense and DB Raheem Floyd and LB Leon Howard pace the defense. The season opener in New Jersey is challenging and the finale is tougher with a road game at No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), a team that handed the Flyers their lone loss in 2024.

Opens: Aug. 28 vs. No. 16 Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)

20. Archbishop Moeller, Cincinnati (14-2)

The Rub: Another loaded roster is highlighted by state player of the year, QB Matt Ponatoski (Kentucky recruit for football and baseball), who threw for 4,217 yards and 57 TDs while completing 69.3% of his passes. Junior OT Patrick O’Brien is the lone returner up front but RB Tyler Joselyn, North-Carolina-recruit and TE Cooper McCutchen and WR Carson Khayo present the signal caller with offensive help. TE Sam Hamilton will sign with West Virginia. LB Conner Cuozzo, DT Christian Haris and DB Ricky Thomas all were first team all-league performers as juniors. The Crusaders enter the season as Ohio’s top-ranked Division I team and the early favorite to bag the hardware.

Opens: Aug. 23 vs. Princeton (Cincinnati).

21. Liberty, Peoria, Ariz. (12-1)

The Rub: S Zeth Thunes, an Arizona State recruit, is the top recruit for the reigning Arizona Open Division state champions and two-time state winners. OLB Hudson Dunn (6-1, 215) and DL Paz St. John (6-3, 260) has offers from Big 12, ACC and Mountain West programs. DB/OLB Cannon Gardy (78 tackles, 7 sacks, 8 QB hurries) is a handful for O-lines. So is DE Tyler Burnstein (5.5 sacks) off the edge. WR Kamden Segall (6-3, 205) will stretch the field, making 37 receptions for 525 yards and 7 TDs after becoming eligible midseason following a transfer. RB Thomas Fo’ilefutu (6-1, 215) another transfer put up numbers last season at Tonopah Valley.

Opens: Aug. 28 vs. Mountain View (Mesa).

22. Corona (Calif.) Centennial (9-3)

The Rub: The Huskies play a gruesome schedule in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division with the likes of Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo. Winning the sectional title is near impossible but coach Matt Logan keeps churning out talented teams. Traditionally, the Wolves are known for throwing the ball but this year there’s depth in the running game and on the D-line and in the secondary. OLB Jonathan McKinley and Kingston Schirmer are both off to Cal-Berkeley. TE Keawe Browne (6-5, 222) is a main target and juniors RB Braylin Drake and DB Jaden Walk-Green will make big contributions. The Wolves face three mega powers from the vaunted Trinity League and host Utah powerhouse Bingham (South Jordan) on Sept. 6.

Opens: Aug. 22 at Servite (Anaheim).

23. American Heritage, Plantation, Fla. (12-2)

The Rub: After capturing the FHSAA Class 4A state championship, the Patriots will be back for more because QB Dia Bell is back after an injury and rated some services as the No. 1 recruit under center and is headed to the Texas Longhorns. Bell was the MVP of the Elite 11 in June. His favorite targets are WRs Jeffar Jean-Noel (Georgia Tech), Jamar “Dylan” Denson, will sign with Troy State and caught 49 passes for 758 yards and 10 scores WR Brandon Bennett is a Florida State pledge. DL Cory Simon (6-1, 265) will sign with James Madison and OLB Kymani Morales (6-1, 205) has offers on the table. The Class of 2027 is well stocked with OT Armani Eusebio (6-4, 285), CB Amare Nugent, OL Aiden Harnett (6-3, 285) and A.D. Adams (6-3, 310).

Opens: Aug. 22 vs. No. 14  St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia).

24. North Shore, Galena Park, Texas (14-1)

The Rub: Normally, the Mustangs land in the Elite 25 preseason rankings somewhere in the Top-10 but this year there’s a bit of a rebuild for coach Willie Gaston. The Mustangs do have eight starters back from a state semifinalist. The top recruit is S Chace Calicut (Georgia verbal) and QB Kaleb Maryland is another special player but raw. LB Dezmond Christian plugs the guts of the guts of the defense. RB Kaden Brandley will handle the ball regularly. Sophomore CB Juan Hernandez is getting rave reviews and is the next big-time player in the secondary. The opening night assignment is brutal.

Opens: Aug. 29 at South Oak Cliff (Dallas).

25. Bixby, Okla. (11-2)

The Rub: The reigning Class 6A-I champions will roll out talent aplenty with dual threat QB Carson Kirby (5-11, 180) passing for 2,976 yards and 34 scores. Kirby completed 69% of his passes and rushed for 596 yards and 5 TDs. His main blocker is junior OT/DT Kaeden Penny (6-4, 265) with offers from Big-12 and SEC schools. The Spartans defense is bolstered by S Emory Snyder (West Virginia) and hard-hitting LBs Cord Nolan (Texas Tech) and Trey McGlothin (Oklahoma State). Coach Loren Thompson’s squad is poised to repeat and have the tradition of 10 Oklahoma state titles in 11 years. Opening night is known as the Battle of Burbs and will pit the teams that competed in last year’s 6A-I final.

Opens: Aug. 28 vs. Owasso to be played at University of Tulsa’s H.A. Chapman Stadium.

High-Fives by Region

East

1. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (10-1)
2. Archbishop Spalding, Severn, Md. (12-0)
3. La Salle College High, Wyndmoor, Pa. (10-1)
4. Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, N.J. (8-4)
5. Iona Prep, New Rochelle, N.Y. (11-2)

Geography: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

Midwest

1. Brownsburg, Ind. (13-1)
2. Archbishop Hoban, Akron, Ohio (12-3)
3. Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Ill. (12-2)
4. St. Edward, Lakewood, Ohio (9-6)
5. Detroit Catholic Central, Novi, Mich. (12-1)

Geography: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Southland

1. Venice, Fla. (14-1)
2. Dutch Fork, Irmo, S.C. (13-0)
3. Vandegrift, Austin, Texas (15-1)
4. Grimsley, Greensboro, N.C. (16-0)
5. Edna Karr, New Orleans (14-0)

Geography: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Far West

1. Mission Viejo, Calif. (10-1)
2. Santa Margarita, Ranco Santa Margarita, Calif. (5-7)
3. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (12-1)
4. Orange (Calif.) Lutheran (8-4)
5. Kahuku, Hawaii (9-5)

Geography: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

About: The Blue Star Media Elite 25 High School Football Rankings are released weekly from August until the conclusion of the high school season. Criteria considered are the quality of the team and its players, strength of schedule, tradition, and quality of the team’s league, conference, region or district. The rankings are compiled by Blue Star Media’s Christopher Lawlor, who consults with a national network of coaches, talent evaluators and prep sports writers. The final rankings will be released in December of the 2025 season. Follow him on X at @clawlor.