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The complete USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football schedule for this week’s matchups.
The latest USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 has been released, which now shifts the focus to the matchups this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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The top teams in the country hold firm in the latest USA TODAY High School Football Super 25
The top high school football teams held firm in the latest USA TODAY HSS Super 25, with Mater Dei (Calif.) still at the top spot after a convincing CIF-SS win over Servite (Calf.).
The methodology: the HSS staff creates the Super 25 rankings while considering various data points, including strength of schedule, prospects, the more traditional stats—did the team win or lose?—as well as overall point differentials.
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Servite (Calif.) 49-0 | PR: 1
Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Arbor View (Nev.) Forfeit | PR: 2
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Coconut Creek (Fla.) 35-27 | PR: 3
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 5
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 4
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Collins Hill (Ga.) 43-0 | PR: 6
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. King (Texas) 42-6 | PR: 7
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: def. Archbishop Wood (Pa.) 61-0 | PR: 8
Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. Santa Margarita (Calif.) 42-7 | PR: 9
Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Moanalua (Hawaii) 59-0 | PR: 10
Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. Miramar (Fla.) 38-6 | PR: 11
Record: 2-2 | Last Result: def. North Miami Beach (Fla.) 54-0 | PR: 12
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 13
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Central Gwinnett (Ga.) 47-7 | PR: 14
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Del Valle (Texas) 58-0 | PR: 15
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Lincoln (Fla.) 56-16 | PR: 16
Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. St. John’s (D.C.) 28-7 | PR: 18
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Miami (Fla.) 44-0 | PR: 17
Record: 4-2 | Last Result: def. Chaparral (Calif.) 58-19 | PR: 19
Record: 3-1 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.) 48-7 | PR: 21
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. North Paulding (Ga.) 44-24 | PR: 22
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Glenn (Mich.) 35-8 | PR: 20
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Casteel (Ariz.) 49-28 | PR: 23
Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Copper Hills (Utah) 49-7 | PR: 24
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 25
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Cole Leinart is set to leave Mater Dei.
Cole Leinart is headed out from Mater Dei, as the son of former Heisman winner Matt Leinart has undertaken a rare mid-season transfer.
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, Leinart is headed to Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, California). The class of 2026 quarterback has seen limited action so far this season while at Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California).
Mater Dei is the top team in the USA TODAY HSS Super 25.
In two games this season, Leinart was 2-of-3 for 10 yards and a touchdown. In 2022 as a freshman, he saw limited action, appearing in seven games. Newport is currently 2-3 on the season.
Two of their three losses this year have been by a combined four points.
The reason for the transfer, according to Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times, could well be because of a potential incoming transfer quarterback for Mater Dei next season that could make for a very crowded quarterback room.
Julian Lewis, a USC commit from Georgia, could be headed to Mater Dei next year according to Sondheimer. Lewis is a four-star quarterback.
Leinart currently measures in at 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds and he holds offers from Arizona, Colorado, Pittsburgh and Utah among others.
His father, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2004 while at USC and played seven years in the NFL, was a first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL draft.
He currently works as an analyst for FoxSports.
The complete USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football schedule for this week’s matchups.
The latest USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 has been released, which now shifts the focus to the matchups this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
It’s another solid round of gridiron action, too, including a tough California battle between No. 1 Mater Dei (Sanat Ana) and perennial Super 25 contender Servite (Anaheim).
Across the map, an undefeated Lincoln (Tallahassee, Fla.) team awaits No. 16 Colquitt County, while No. 18 Washington (Massillon, Ohio) takes on D.C. power St. John’s.
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It’s a new-look top 10 latest USA TODAY High School Football Super 25 while the bottom half highlights a massive shakeup.
For the second straight week, there was a shift among the top 5 teams in the USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25, but merely a minimal shakeup compared to the bottom half of the rankings.
The methodology: the HSS staff creates the Super 25 rankings while considering various data points, including strength of schedule, prospects, the more traditional stats—did the team win or lose?—as well as overall point differentials.
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. St. Frances Academy (Md.) 20-7 | PR: 1
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Silverado (Nev.) 55-0 | PR: 2
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Miami Central (Fla.) 31-28 | PR: 3
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Cedar Hill (Texas) 76-0 | PR: 5
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 4
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Marietta (Ga.) 30-3 | PR: 6
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Beaumont United (Texas) 49-7 | PR: 7
Record: 3-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 8
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 10
Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Nanakuli (Hawaii) 56-7 | PR: 11
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: def. Treasure Coast (Fla.) 42-6 | PR: 12
Record: 1-2 | Last Result: lost to Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) 31-28 | PR: 6
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Waxahachie (Texas) 42-35 | PR: 13
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Parkview (Ga.) 30-20 | PR: 14
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Lake Travis (Texas) 20-14 | PR: 15
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Cedar Grove (Ga.) 50-42 | PR: 16
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Miami Northwestern (Fla.) 24-7 | PR: 18
Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Middletown (Del.) 41-7 | PR: 21
Record: 3-2 | Last Result: def. Liberty (Ariz.) 42-35 | PR: NR
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Franklin (Mich.) 35-3 | PR: 19
Record: 2-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 22
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 23
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Highland (Ariz.) 24-22 | PR: 22
Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Riverton (Utah) 55-12 | PR: 25
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: lost to Centennial (Calif.) 42-35 | PR: 17
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The complete USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 schedule for this week’s matchups.
The Sunshine State once again will headline the Super 25 action, with No. 3 Chaminade-Madonna taking on No. 5 Miami Central, while No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif) looks to hold ground at the top as they head east to play St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.).
Outside the top 5, it’s another week of solid matchups, too, including No. 17 Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.) going up against California continental Centennial.
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The latest USA TODAY High School Football Super 25 features a massive shakeup from top to bottom.
Two top 10 teams went down last week, creating a massive shakeup in the latest USA TODAY HSS Super 25 football rankings — including one of the biggest (and argumentative) moves up the poll in recent history. Both Mater Dei (Santa, Ana. Calif.) and Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) remained ahead of the pack, with Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) rounding out the top 3.
The methodology: the HSS staff creates the Super 25 rankings while considering various data points, including strength of schedule, prospects, the more traditional stats—did the team win or lose?—as well as overall point differentials.
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 1
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Liberty (Nev.) 49-6 | PR: 2
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. American Heritage (Fla.) 28-16 | PR: 4
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Glenville (Ohio) 28-6 | PR: 5
Record: 1-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 6
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Lake Ridge (Texas) 76-0 | PR: 7
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Carver (Ga.) 31-0 | PR: 9
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 8
Record: 3-1 | Last Result: def. Don Bosco (N.J.) 28-7 | PR: 12
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: lost to Kahuku (Hawaii) 30-23 | PR: 3
Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. St. John Bosco (Calif.) 48-22 | PR: NR
Record: 3-1 | Last Result: def. Western (Fla.) 48-22 | PR: 13
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Skyline (Texas) 42-17 | PR: 15
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Cedar Grove (Ga.) 56-35 | PR: 14
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 16
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 17
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Sunrise Mountain (Ariz.) 48-0 | PR: 18
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Palmetto (Fla.) 15-0 | PR: 19
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Dearborn (Mich.) 53-0 | PR: 20
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Corona del Sol (Ariz.) 42-0 | PR: 21
Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. St. Edward (Ohio) 15-13 | PR: NR
Record: 2-1 | Last Result: lost to Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) 28-16 | PR: 11
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Marietta (Ga.) 52-8 | PR: 22
Record: 4-1 | Last Result: lost to Washington (Ohio) 15-13 | PR: 10
Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. Mountain Ridge (Utah) 56-14 | PR: NR
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HSS Top 5 Stars of the Week, Sept. 18, 2023
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The latest USA TODAY High School Football Super 25 as of Sept. 12, 2023
Five new teams enter the latest USA TODAY HSS Super 25 football rankings as the action heads toward Friday and Saturday. Although it wasn’t unanimous, the trio ahead of the pack stood firm for the third consecutive week, with only minor flip-flopping in the overall top 10.
The methodology: the HSS staff creates the Super 25 rankings while considering various data points, including strength of schedule, prospects, the more traditional stats—did the team win or lose?—as well as overall point differentials.
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Kahuku (Hawaii) 55-8 | PR: 1
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Centennial (Calif.) 56-28 | PR: 2
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. St. Frances Academy (Md.) 37-14 | PR: 3
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. No. 21 Bergen Catholic (N.J) 61-21 | PR: 5
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Ben Davis (Ind.) 34-14 | PR: 4
Record: 1-1 | Last Result: def. Booker T. Washington (Fla.) 38-28 | PR: 6
Record: 2-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 7
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Westfield (Texas) 45-9 PR: 9
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 8
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Elder 34-33 | PR: 10
Record: 2-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 11
Record: 2-1 | Last Result: def. Lakeland (Fla.) 45-24 | PR: 12
Record: 2-1 | Last Result: def. Cocoa (Fla.) 37-36 | PR: 14
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 13
Record: 2-0 | Last Result: def. South Oak Cliff (Texas) 54-14 | PR: 16
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Akins (Texas) 64-0 | PR: 17
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. Lee County (Ga.) 37-20 | PR: 21
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Queen Creek (Ariz.) 56-0 | PR: 18
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Jesuit (Fla.) 42-14 | PR: 19
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Churchill (Mich.) 56-0 | PR: 23
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Orange Lutheran (Calif.) 35-10 | PR: NR
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Pope (Ga.) 67-7 | PR: NR
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. Central Catholic (Calif.) 38-7 | PR: NR
Record: 3-0 | Last Result: def. East St. Louis (Ill.) 43-13 | PR: NR
Record: 4-0 | Last Result: def. East (Ohio) 39-0 | PR: NR
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Five-star Jeremiah Smith is dominating on Friday night against Bergen Catholic.
Jeremiah Smith is making a statement to be the nation’s top high school football player, putting together a crisp and impressive performance on Friday night. The Ohio State football commit has lived up to the hype, and then some.
No. 5 Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Opa Locka, Florida) is putting on an absolute clinic at home, going up 40-7 at halftime against No. 20 Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey). And Chaminade-Madonna is being paced by their talented wide receiver, who is backing up his high national ranking.
Through the first three quarters, Smith had 16 catches for 316 yards with three touchdowns before being pulled from the game. That he is doing this against a team ranked in the USA TODAY HSS Super 25 is borderline absurd.
Five-Star Plus+ WR Jeremiah Smith put on a SHOW tonight🤯 (pulled late in 3rd quarter)
-16 Receptions
-316 Yards
-3 TouchdownsThe Ohio State Commit proving why he’s the best in the nation 💪🏼🌰https://t.co/W2sHnXUz66 pic.twitter.com/besSJc3NSV
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 9, 2023
The five-star recruit, who is committed to Ohio State, Smith is ranked the second-best player in the nation according to 247Sports. His output in one half against Bergen Catholic is certainly impressive.
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Jeremiah Smith with a 40-yard score to give Chaminade-Madonna Prep an early lead over Bergen Catholic. pic.twitter.com/98I8Kukapy
— Andrew Ivins (@Andrew_Ivins) September 8, 2023
But what Smith is showing in this game goes beyond the gaudy numbers. His route running is crisp and fluid. He gets in and out of his breaks and he accelerates almost effortlessly, catching the ball in stride and then hitting another level of speed in the open field.
Bishop Gorman (Nev.) vs. Centennial (Calif.) and Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) vs. Bergen Catholic (N.J.) are just two top games this week.
After Bishop Gorman’s (Las Vegas, Nev.) wild win over Central (Miami, Fla.), the Gales now find themselves at No. 2 in the latest USA TODAY HSS Super 25 rankings. But the Vegas power will have little time to reflect on the top-5 win as another Super 25 foe, No. 15 Centennial (Corona, Calif.), awaits on September 8.
Not one to be overlooked in the spotlight as this week’s games approach., No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) faces a Super 25 contender in Kahuku (Hawaii), while No. 6 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) kicks off against No. 20 Bergen Catholic.
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