BENSALEM, Pa. – In a weekend that resembles the calm before the storm kicks up, there was no movement in the Blue Star Media Elite 25 football rankings. There were only winners or teams in byes.

Sixteen teams have played their final regular season games or will this weekend. Eight more have postseason games already booked and No. 5 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) does not compete for a state championship. Thusly, November becomes a month to remember. Win or go home!

The next Elite 25 rankings are back November 8. Please support your local high schools as they enter the postseason or attend a Senior Night celebration that recognizes the football lives of players from the Class of 2017. Those are your marching orders. We hope to see you at a game soon. – Christopher Lawlor

Blue Star Media Elite 25 High School Football Rankings, Nov. 1, 2016

1. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (9-0)

Previous rank: 1.

Recap: Crushed Durango (Las Vegas), 56-0. The Gaels recorded their third straight shutout and fourth of the campaign. RB Biaggio Ali Walsh rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns in the opening half and Bubba Watson returned an interception for another score.

Next: Friday at Sierra Vista (Las Vegas).

2. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (9-0)

Previous rank: 2.

Recap: Defeated Servite (Anaheim), 58-16, before 10,000 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. This one was never in doubt for Monarchs. Sophomore QB J. T. Daniels threw for 327 yards and six TDs and RB Raphael Jones carried 14 times for 114 yards and a score.

Next: Friday vs. JSerra (San Juan Capistrano).

3. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (9-0)

Previous rank: 3.

Recap: Idle. Rivalry week commences.

Next: Friday at Good Counsel (Olney).

4. Allen, Texas (9-0)

Previous rank: 4.

Recap: Defeated Plano East, 38-31. QB Mitchell Jonke rallied the Eagles in the fourth quarter after trailing by seven. First, he passed 70 yards to Carson Schleker to tie it at 31 and won it with his legs, sprinting 10 yards with 3:47 left. The senior signal caller hit on 15 of 23 passes for 228 yards and rushed for an additional 123 yards and the decisive score. The Eagles look to close out a perfect regular season.

Next: Friday vs. Wylie.

5. IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (8-0)

Previous rank: 5.

Recap: Blanked Poly (Long Beach, Calif.), 34-0. The Ascenders bagged their 26th straight win

Next: Nov. 12 vs. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore).

6. American Heritage, Plantation, Fla. (9-0)

Previous rank: 6.

Recap: Defeated Hallandale, 40-6.

Next: Nov. 4 vs. TBD in Class 5A playoffs.

7. St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (6-2)

Previous rank: 7.

Recap: Blasted Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach), 49-0. The Raiders appear to be peaking in time for the playoffs.

Next: Friday at Flanagan (Pembroke Pines).

8. Roswell, Ga. (9-0)

Previous rank: 8.

Recap: Defeated Woodstock, 59-7.

Next: Friday vs. Cherokee (Canton).

9. McGill-Toolen, Mobile, Ala. (10-0)

Previous rank: 9.

Recap: Defeated Fairhope, 42-13. The regular season is over

Next: Friday vs. Jeff Davis (Montgomery) in Class 7A first round.

10. DeSoto, Texas (9-0)

Previous rank: 10.

Recap: Irving Nimitz. RB Kelan Walker rumbled for 283 yards and six TDs all in the first half as the Eagles coasted.

Next: Friday vs. Irving MacArthur.

11. Mill Creek, Hoschton, Ga. (9-0)

Previous rank: 11.

Recap: Idle. Barring any crazy upsets on the final weekend, the top seed Region 6 is all but assured.

Next: Friday at Duluth.

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

Previous rank: 12.

Recap: Crushed Hoover (Ala.), 36-14. The Region 8- AAAAAAA title is now on the line this weekend.

Next: Friday at South Gwinnett (Snellville).

13. St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif. (7-2)

Previous rank: 13.

Recap: Routed JSerra (San Juan Capistrano), 47-19. The Braves bounced back and now finish up the regular season.

Next: Friday vs. Orange Lutheran to be played at Cerritos College in Norwalk.

14. Cass Tech, Detroit (9-0)

Previous rank: 14.

Recap: Defeated Fordson (Dearborn), 35-7, in Division I pre-district round.

Next: Friday at Dearborn in the Division 1 district final.

15. Jenks, Okla. (9-0)

Previous rank: 15.

Recap: Defeated Westmoore (Oklahoma City), 63-28. Sophomore QB Ian Corwin hit on 19 of 29 for a school-record 444 yards and four TS and WR Brett Standlee nabbed eight balls for a school mark of 264 yards and a score in the rout. The Trojans host a district championship clincher this weekend.

Next: Friday vs. Santa Fe (Edmond).

16. Colerain, Cincinnati (10-0)

Previous rank: 16.

Recap: Defeated Oak Hills (Cincinnati), 48-20. The Cardinals rolled to another perfect regular but must back it in one of the country’s most difficult playoff brackets. The Division I road leads to Ohio Stadium in Columbus on the weekend of Dec. 1-3.

Next: Friday vs. Springboro in Division 1, Region 4 quarterfinals.

17. Mountain Pointe, Phoenix (10-0)

Previous rank: 17.

Recap: Drilled Gilbert, 56-16. The Pride is the top seed in the 16-team bracket that concludes over the Thanksgiving Weekend.

Next: Friday vs. Cesar Chavez (Laveen Village, Ariz.) in Class 6A first round.

18. Bingham, South Jordan, Utah (11-0)

Previous rank: 18.

Recap: Defeated Hunter (West Valley City), 49-9, in Class 5A first round.

Next: Friday vs. Lehi in the 5A quarterfinals.

19. Maryville, Tenn. (10-0)

Previous rank: 19.

Recap: Routed Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville), 45-0. The Rebels won their 16th straight region title.

Next: Friday vs. Coffee County (Manchester) in Class 6A first round.

20. Saguaro, Scottsdale, Ariz. (10-0)

Previous rank: 20.

Recap: Defeated Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek), 49-13. The Sabercats are an overwhelming favorite and top seed in the playoffs.

Next: Friday vs. Amphitheater (Tucson) in Class 4A first round.

21. St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia (8-0)

Previous rank: 21.

Recap: Defeated Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia), 35-14. RB Khari Jones ran for 101 yards and scores of 56 yards and 3 yards. The Hawks scored the 35 unanswered points by halftime.

Next: Friday vs. Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) in the Class AAAAAA Catholic League semifinals to be played the Widener University’s Quick Stadium in Chester.

22. Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Ill. (10-0)

Previous rank: 22.

Recap: Defeated O’Fallon, 42-14, in the Class 8A first round. The 8A state title defense began with a flurry of points.

Next: Saturday vs. Oswego East in 8A second round.

23. Trinity, Louisville (10-0)

Previous rank: 23.

Recap: Idle.

Next: Friday vs. Ohio County (Hartford) in Class 6A first round.

24. John Curtis Christian, River Ridge, La. (8-0)

Previous rank: 24.

Recap: Defeated Archbishop Rummel (Metairie), 31-17.

Next: Thursday vs. Archbishop Shaw (Marrero) to be played at Zephyrs Field in New Orleans.

25. The Woodlands, Texas (9-0)

Previous rank: 25.

Recap: Defeated Montgomery, 49-0. The Highlanders were up 35-0 at the break. QB Eric Schmid, a Sam Houston State commit, threw for 235 yards and three TDs, hitting on 17 of 21 passes. With the win, the Highlanders won their fifth straight district title and will host an opening round playoff game.

Next: Friday vs. College Park.

Dropped: None.

High-Fives by Region

East

1. St. John’s College, Washington, D.C. (7-2)
2. Central Catholic, Pittsburgh (9-1)
3. St. Joseph Regional, Montvale, N.J. (6-2)
4. Imhotep Charter, Philadelphia (8-0)
5. North Penn, Langhorne, Pa. (10-0)

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

Midwest

1. East St. Louis, Ill. (10-0)
2. Kimberly, Wis. (11-0)
3. Wayne, Huber Heights, Ohio (9-0-1)
4. Totino-Grace, Fridley, Minn. (9-0)
5. North, Omaha, Neb. (10-0)

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

Southland

1. Lake Travis, Texas (8-1)
2. Dutch Fork, Irmo, S.C. (9-0)
3. Mainland, Daytona Beach, Fla. (9-0)
4. Oakland, Murfreesboro, Tenn. (10-0)
5. Apopka, Fla. (9-0)

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

Far West

1. East, Salt Lake City, Utah (11-0)
2. Corona (Calif.) Centennial (8-1)
3. Mission Viejo, Calif. (9-0)
4. Kahuku, Hawaii (10-1)
5. West Linn, Ore. (9-0)

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 September 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 late December. Follow him on Twitter at #clawlor.