BENSALEM, Pa. – There seems to be a quiet before the storm. And that’s the feeling as nation is in playoff mode—at least outside of Texas.

That’s right, power states Florida, South Carolina and Georgia open the postseason this weekend while Texas still has another weekend of games before six weeks of sheer delight with the season wrapping up on December 22.

So there are seven weeks remaining until a Blue Star Media Elite 25 National Champion will be crowned. Schools from California, Texas and Florida are in position through the first week of November but usually changes in a flash.

We’ll have it covered.

For a second straight there are no additions to the Elite 25 as everyone won or enjoyed a bye week. Having said that The Blue Star Media Elite 25 football rankings will return on November 14.

The clock is ticking on football in your area. Make sure to get out to game before time runs out. The postseason is about drama and it’s waiting to happen.

Hope to see you at a game soon. – Christopher Lawlor

Blue Star Media Elite 25 Football Rankings, Nov. 6, 2018

1. St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif. (11-0)

Previous rank: 1.

Recap: Defeated Serra (Gardena), 49-0, in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first round.

Next: Friday at San Clemente in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.

2. Allen, Texas (9-0)

Previous: 2.

Recap: Defeated Prosper, 54-21. QB Grant Tisdale completed 15 passes for 174 yards and a TD, and ran for 156 yards and three scores on Homecoming. The Eagles close out the regular season this week.

Next: Thursday vs. Plano West.

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

Previous: 3.

Recap: Defeated Valencia, 44-6, in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first round.

Next: Friday at Mission Viejo in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.

4. Carol City, Miami Gardens, Fla. (8-2) @

Previous: 4.

Recap: Defeated American (Hialeah), 41-13.

Next: Friday vs. Norland (Miami) in the Class 6A, Region 4 quarterfinals.

5. Colquitt County, Norman Park, Ga. (10-0)

Previous: 5.

Recap: Defeated Lowndes County (Valdosta), 40-6.

Next: Friday vs. Etowah (Woodstock) in the Class AAAAAAA first round.

6. St. John’s College, Washington, D.C. (9-0)

Previous: 6.

Recap: Defeated Gonzaga (Washington), 34-17. Junior QB Sol-Jay Maiava accounted for four TDs, including three in the air. In an odd twist, the Cadets face the Eagles for the second straight week, this time in the conference playoffs.

Next: Saturday vs. Gonzaga (Washington) in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference semifinals.

7. Corona (Calif.) Centennial (11-0)

Previous: 7.

Recap: Defeated Orange Lutheran, 35-7, in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first round.

Next: Friday vs. Rancho Cucamonga in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.

8. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (10-0)

Previous: 8.

Recap: Idle.

Next: Friday vs. Pittsburg in CIF-North Coast Section Open Division semifinals.

9. Warren Central, Indianapolis (11-0)

Previous: 9.

Recap: Routed Lawrence Central (Indianapolis), 55-7, in the Class 6A Sectional 6 final. The Warriors were up 21-0 in the first quarter on an 80-yard kickoff return by Hunter Shanklin and a pair of pick-sixes from Willie Eaton and Randy Wells.

Next: Friday at North Central (Indianapolis) in Class 6A regional semifinals.

10. St. Frances Academy, Baltimore (7-0)

Previous: 10.

Recap: Defeated Silver Oak Academy (Keymar, Md.), 69-0. The Panthers finally played an instate opponent.

Next: Friday vs. COP Academy (Columbus, Ohio).

11. IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (7-1)

Previous: 11.

Recap: Defeated Hoover (Ala.), 48-7. IMG closed the season with a quality win over an Alabama powerhouse. The Ascenders do not compete for a state championship. Season complete.

12. Central, Miami (8-2)

Previous: 12.

Recap: Idle. The Tornadoes are staring at a showdown with No. 4 Carol City (Miami Gardens) in the Region 4 semifinals.

Next: Friday at Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) in the Class 6A, Region 4 quarterfinals.

13. St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (9-1)

Previous: 13.

Recap: Defeated Miramar, 48-6. The Raiders warmed up for the playoffs with 21 points in the first quarter and 20 more in the second.

Next: Friday vs. South Miami in the Class 7A, Region 4 quarterfinals.

14. Rome, Ga. (10-0)

Previous: 14.

Recap: Idle. The Wolves are gearing up for the playoffs and a run at a third straight title having won 37 consecutive games.

Next: Friday vs. Jackson (Atlanta) in the Class AAAAA first round.

15. Saint Louis, Honolulu (9-0)

Previous: 15.

Recap: Idle. The Crusaders have another weekend off before returning to Aloha Stadium.

Next: Nov. 16 vs. Kahuku in the Hawaii Open Division semifinals.

16. North Shore, Galena Park, Texas (9-0)

Previous: 16.

Recap: Defeated Beaumont United, 63-0. The Mustangs go for a perfect regular season mark this weekend.

Next: Friday vs. Channelview.

17. Dutch Fork, Irmo, S.C. (8-0)

Previous: 17.

Recap: Idle. Coach Tommy Knotts is like watching a master at work in the postseason.

Next: Friday vs. South Florence (Florence) in Class AAAAA Upper State first round.

18. Colerain, Cincinnati (11-0)

Previous: 18.

Recap: Defeated St. Xavier (Cincinnati), 35-9, in Division I, Region 4 quarterfinals. QB Deante Smith-Moore ran for 220 yards and two scores on 15 carries and Ivan Pace, Jr. added two TD runs.

Next: Friday vs. Milford in the region semifinals.

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

Previous: 19.

Recap: Defeated Roman Catholic (Philadelphia), 38-0, in the Philadelphia Catholic League (or PIAA District 12) Class AAAAAA semifinals. Sophomore QB Kyle McCord connected for three TD passes, including a pair to Johnny Freeman.

Next: Friday vs. La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pa.) in the Catholic League final to be played at Northeast High School in Philadelphia.

20. Bergen Catholic, Oradell, N.J. (8-1)

Previous: 20.

Recap: Idle. The Crusaders need three wins to annex a second straight state championship and it starts with BC first-year coach Vito Campanile’s previous team.

Next: Saturday vs. Seton Hall Prep (West Orange) in the Non-Public Group 4 quarterfinals.

21. Converse (Texas) Judson (8-0)

Previous: 21.

Recap: Defeated East Central (San Antonio), 51-14.

Next: Friday vs. Clemens (Schertz).

22. Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village, Calif. (11-0)

Previous: 22.

Recap: Defeated Chaminade (West Hills), 22-7, in CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first round. Great matchup highlights the hip southern California gridiron scene.

Next: Friday vs. No. 25 JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) in CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.

23. Centennial, Peoria, Ariz. (11-0)

Previous: 23.

Recap: Defeated Sunnyslope (Phoenix), 49-10, in the 5A first round.

Next: Friday vs. Cienega (Vail) in the 5A quarterfinals.

24. Chandler, Ariz. (10-1)

Previous: 24.

Recap: Defeated Boulder Creek (Anthem), 64-14, in 6A first round.

Next: Friday vs. Mountain Pointe (Phoenix) in 6A quarterfinals.

25. JSerra Catholic, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (9-2)

Previous: 25.

Recap: Defeated Poly (Long Beach), 42-9, in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 first round.

Next: Friday at No. 22 Oaks Christian School (Westlake Village) in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.

Dropped: None.

High-Fives by Region

East

1. Coatesville, Pa. (11-0)
2. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (7-2)
3. North Allegheny, Wexford, Pa. (10-0)
4. St. Anthony’s, South Huntington, N.Y. (7-1)
5. Westfield, Chantilly, Va. (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. Archbishop Hoban, Akron, Ohio (11-0)
2. Christian Brothers College, St. Louis (9-1)
3. Lincoln-Way East, Frankfort, Ill. (11-0)
4. Burke, Omaha, Neb. (11-0)
5. Lakeville (Minn.) North (10-0)

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

Southland

1. John Curtis Christian, River Ridge, La. (10-0)
2. Mallard Creek, Charlotte, N.C. (9-0)
3. Broken Arrow, Okla. (10-0)
4. Trinity Christian Academy, Jacksonville, Fla. (10-0)
5. Hattiesburg, Miss. (11-0)

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

Far West

1. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (7-3)
2. Folsom, Calif. (9-1)
3. Valor Christian, Highlands Ranch, Colo. (10-0)
4. Eastside Catholic, Sammamish, Wash. (8-1)
5. Liberty, Brentwood, Calif. (10-0)

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

# Includes a forfeit loss

 @ Includes two forfeit losses

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.