BENSALEM, Pa. – It was a relatively quiet weekend for the Blue Star Media Elite 25 high school football rankings. There was a major ripple in California and one team has been added to the rankings

Let’s start in southern California, where top-ranked St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) received a major scare in a 27-26 victory over Servite (Anaheim) in the Trinity League opener for both teams. It took a two missed extra-points to keep the Braves perfect and exhale. Going in we knew Servite was no pushover, but great teams survive these games.

Bosco should not be looking ahead to their game with No. 2 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) later this month. The Braves are on the road this weekend at regionally ranked JSerra (San Juan Capistrano) Friday. And Mater Dei hosts Servite Friday in a game that could shed some light into the big game on Oct. 25.

In the Bay Area, No. 21 De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) enters the Elite 25 rankings and has recovered nicely after an opening day loss. This weekend presents another CIF-North Coast Section opponent that is unbeaten.

The Blue Star Media Elite 25 rankings will return on Oct. 8.

If you haven’t already attended a game this season be sure to get out this weekend. We hope to see you at one soon. — Christopher Lawlor

Blue Star Media Elite 25 Football Rankings Oct. 8, 2019

1. St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif. (6-0)

Previous rank: 1.

Recap: The Braves survived their Trinity League opener thanks to a missed extra-point in a narrow 27-26 victory over plucky Servite (Anaheim). When QB DJ Uiagalelei tossed his third touchdown pass of the evening from 47 yards to Joe McDuffie it was 27-13. Leading by seven points midway through the fourth quarter, the Braves surrendered a blocked punt that was returned for a score but the ensuing PAT missed. It was a wakeup call for the Braves, who have another challenge this weekend in Orange County.

Next: Friday at JSerra (San Juan Capistrano).

2. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (6-0)

Previous: 2.

Recap: Defeated Orange Lutheran, 51-14. Alabama-bound QB Bryce Young continued his torrid pace passing for four TDs from 3, 15, 3 and 16 yards. The ball-hawking secondary also added points on the scoreboard when S Domani Jackson had a 22-yard pick-six in the first when the Monarchs led 21-0. Cameron Leofa and Chris Mazzuckis added TD runs late in the contest. It’s Homecoming this weekend at Santa Ana Stadium.

Next: Friday vs. Servite (Anaheim).

3. Duncanville, Texas (5-0)

Previous: 3.

Recap: Defeated Skyline (Dallas), 61-0. WR Roderick Daniels nabbed three TDs, while Jadarius Thursby rushed for two more as the Panthers scored 41 points in the first half.

Next: Friday vs. Lake Highlands (Dallas).

4. IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (6-0)

Previous: 4.

Recap: Defeated Clarkson Football North (Mississauga, Ontario), 50-0. RB Kaytron Allen carried eight times for 84 yards and two TD and caught two balls for 46 yards and another score.

Next: Friday vs. Life Christian Academy (Chester, Va.).

5. St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (5-0)

Previous: 5.

Recap: Crushed Mandarin (Jacksonville), 56-28. The game was tied at 7 after one quarter when the Raiders tallied four TDs in the second quarter for a 35-16 edge. QB Zion Tuner threw for scores of 24 and 22 and scooted 2 yards for another and RB Travis Dixon carried in from the 2. Jaedon Henry, Anthony Hankinson and Brian Brewton all scored on short runs in the second half to wrap it up.

Next: Friday vs. Plantation.

6. Katy, Texas (5-0)

Previous: 6

Recap: Held off Tompkins (Katy), 35-30. QB Bronson McClelland rushed for a TD and went 65 yards to WR Jordan Patrick for another. Patrick also returned a punt 54 yards for six points. RB Ronald Huff rushed for two scores in the first half when the Tigers led 14-10. He rushed for 173 yards on 33 carries.

Next: Friday at Morton Ranch (Katy).

7. Eastside Catholic, Sammamish, Wash. (5-0)

Previous: 7.

Recap: Topped Garfield (Seattle), 42-21. The Crusaders face their 3A Metro League Mountain archrivals this weekend.

Next: Friday vs. O’Dea (Seattle).

8. St. Frances Academy, Baltimore (6-1)

Previous: 8.

Recap: Walloped Venice (Fla.), 49-7. Michigan-bound RB Blake Corum had a monster first half with 251 yards rushing and two TDs when the Panthers sprinted to a 35-7 lead. QB John Griffith tossed a 6-yard scoring strike to Jahmal Banks with 7 seconds remaining in the second quarter. All told the Panthers had 573 offensive yards against the southwest Florida school. After a week off, it’s a dream matchup with a national power.

Next: Oct. 18 vs. No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.).

9. Saint Louis School, Honolulu (8-0)

Previous: 10.

Recap: Defeated Farrington (Honolulu, 41-7. QB Jayden de Laura, who last week committed to Washington State, has thrown for 2,324 yards and 22 TDs in right games. Last weekend he threw for three TDs and ran for two more. The regular comes to a close this weekend on the island of Oahu.

Next: Friday vs. Waianae.

10. Allen, Texas (5-0)

Previous: 10.

Recap: Idle. The Eagles open the second half of the regular season in pursuit of a long run in the Class 6A, Division I playoffs.

Next: Friday at Plano East (Plano).

11. Lakeland, Fla. (7-0)

Previous: 11.

Recap: Defeated Centennial (Port St. Lucie), 42-6.

Next: Friday at Durant (Plant City).

12. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C (6-0)

Previous: 12.

Recap: Defeated Leesburg (Fla.), 41-6. The intersectional matchup pitted Gonzaga coach Randy Trivers against his former team. Now the fun begins for the Eagles, who enter a stretch of four games against their Washington Catholic Athletic Conference brethren.

Next: Friday vs. Good Counsel (Olney, Md.).

13. North Shore, Galena Park, Texas (4-1)

Previous: 13.

Recap: Defeated C.E. King (Houston), 52-14.

Next: Friday at Deer Park.

14. Dutch Fork, Irmo, S.C. (6-0-1)

Previous: 15.

Recap: It was the Ty Olenchuk Show as the Silver Foxes whipped Chapin, 55-10. Olenchuk tied a school record with six TDs passes after hitting on 19 of 22 passes for 311 yards. Olenchuk equaled the mark he tied a year ago. The first Dutch Fork six-TD pass performance was set in 1997.

Next: Friday vs. River Bluff (Lexington).

15. Longview, Texas (5-0)

Previous: 16.

Recap: Idle.

Next: Friday at Horn (Mesquite).

16. John Curtis Christian, River Ridge, La. (5-0)

Previous: 17.

Recap: Routed Lake Placid (Fla.), 61-14.

Next: Friday at Archbishop Shaw (Marrero, La.).

17. Lowndes County, Valdosta, Ga. (7-0)

Previous: 18.

Recap: Defeated Ware County (Waycross), 45-7.  The Vikings enter their bye week.

Next: Oct. 18 at Tift County (Tifton).

18. Colquitt County, Norman Park, Ga. (5-1)

Previous: 19.

Recap: Shut out Alcovy (Covington, Ga.), 52-0. The Homecoming crowd exited very happy in Southern Georgia. The Packers must guard against a trap game against a powerful out-of-state opponent.

Next: Friday vs. Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.).

19. Madison (Miss.) Central (6-0)

Previous: 20.

Recap: Defeated Murrah (Jackson), 24-0. The Jaguars’ defense was airtight, posting a second shutout this term.

Next: Friday vs. Warren Central (Vicksburg.).

20. St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City, N.J. (5-0)

Previous: 21

Recap: Defeated DePaul Catholic (Wayne), 41-20. The Marauders coasted to a 20-7 lead at halftime and did not let up in the final 24 minutes. Coach Rich Hansen and his team return to Caven Point this weekend for a heated rivalry game.

Next: Saturday vs. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey).

21. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (6-1)

Previous: Not ranked.

Recap: Defeated Monte Vista, 49-14. The Spartans enter the Elite 25 after shaking off that opening night loss for a sixth straight win. This weekend is a home game against an undefeated local opponent.

Next: Friday vs. California High (San Ramon).

22. St. Joseph Regional, Montvale, N.J. (4-1)

Previous: 22.

Recap: Defeated Paramus Catholic, 21-14. The Green Knights bounced back after a tough nonleague loss. No rest for the weary with a rivalry game on tap.

Next: Saturday at Bergen Catholic (Oradell).

23. Archbishop Hoban, Akron, Ohio (5-1)

Previous: 23.

Recap: Routed Benedictine (Cleveland), 42-10. QB Shane Hamm threw for four TDs and rushed for another.

Next: Saturday at Lake Catholic (Mentor).

24. Marietta, Ga. (4-1)

Previous: 24.

Recap: Defeated Edgewater (Orlando, Fla.), 39-24. The Blue Devils record a quality win against a Florida power.

Next: Friday at North Paulding (Dallas).

25. Grayson, Loganville, Ga. (4-1)

Previous: 20.

Recap: Idle.

Next: Thursday at Shiloh (Snellville).

Dropped: No. 14 Central (Miami).

High-Fives by Region

East

1. St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia (3-2)
2. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (5-1)
3. Highland Springs, Va. (6-0)
4. North Allegheny, Wexford, Pa. (7-0)
5. Bergen Catholic, Oradell, N.J. (3-1)

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

Midwest

1. Mentor, Ohio (6-0)
2. Muskegon, Mich. (6-0)
3. Muskego, Wis. (7-0)
4. Lincoln-Way East, Frankfort, Ill. (6-0)
5. Avon, Ind. (7-0)

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

Southland

1. Thompson, Alabaster, Ala. (6-0)
2. McEachern, Powder Springs, Ga. (6-0)
3. Westlake, Austin, Texas (5-0)
4. Oakland, Murfreesboro, Tenn. (7-0)
5. Columbia, Lake City, Fla. (6-0)

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

Far West

1. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (5-1)
2. JSerra, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (5-1)
3. Corner Canyon, Draper, Utah (8-0)
4. Mission Viejo, Calif. (7-0)
5. Lake Stevens, Wash. (5-0)

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 on December 24. Follow him on Twitter at @clawlor.