Category: Super 25

While the front of the pack held firm in the latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25, a loss by Chandler (Ariz.) and a statement win by Duncanville (Texas) has created a new look for the top 10. 

The shift sent teams in the bottom half of the rankings up a few spots—with Liberty (Ariz.) making the most significant jump from last week—and opened the door for the winner over the Chandler Wolves to enter the Super 25.

USA TODAY Sports Super 25: Nov. 1, 2022

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Servite (Calif.) 48-17 | PR: 1

2. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Arundel (Md.) 50-0 | PR: 2

3. Central (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Monsignor Pace (Fla.) 50-14 | PR: 3

4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Faith Lutheran (Nev.) 72-0 | PR: 4

5. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. Santa Margarita (Calif.) 56-14 | PR: 5

6. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Mountain View (Ga.) 56-7 | PR: 6

7. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Boyd Anderson (Fla.) 44-0 | PR: 7

8. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def.  St. John Paul II Academy (Fla.) 63-0 | PR: 9

9. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. DeSoto (Texas) 41-17 | PR: 11

10. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Atascocita (Texas) 16-13 | PR: 9

11. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Bowie (Texas) 45-0 | PR: 12

12. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Middletown (Del.) 58-0 | PR: 13

13. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. Hallandale (Fla.) 63-0 | PR: 14

14. Guyer (Denton, Texas)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. McKinney (Texas) 42-21 | PR: 15

15. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. Norco (Calif.) 42-0 | PR: 16

16. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Tenn.) 43-21 | PR: 17

17. Katy (Texas)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: Seven Lakes (Texas) 59-0 | PR: 18

18. Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. South Paulding (Ga.) 68-10 | PR: 19

19. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. O’Connor (Ariz.) 53-0 | PR: 23

20. Long Beach Poly (Calif.)

Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Jordan (Calif.) 63-0 | PR: 20

21. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. St. Ignatius (Calif.) 21-7 | PR: 22

22. Lakeland (Fla.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Kathleen (Fla.) 35-0 | PR: 24

23. Colquitt County (Norman Park, Ga.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Valdosta (Ga.) 24-6 | PR: 25

24. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Byron Nelson (Texas) 38-23 | PR: 21

25. Basha (Chandler, Ariz.)

Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Chandler (Ariz.) 14-7 | PR: NR

Mater Dei (Calif.) added another week to the consecutive streak atop the USA TODAY Sports Super 25, with the Monarchs improving to 9-0 on the season after a 52-7 win over Santa Margarita (Calif.).

On the other side of the country, Central (Fla.) provided plenty of dramatics, holding off a second-half surge by Columbus (Fla.) to remain at No. 3. And Chaminade-Madonna’s dismantling of Avant Garde Academy (Fla.) earned the Lions the No. 9 spot this week.

Outside looking in, Guyer’s decisive in-state win over Texas power Allen moved them up a spot. The 49-7 victory was only the second loss of the year for the Eagles, the first coming at the hands of No. 5 St. John Bosco (Calif.), 52-14.

As the playoff crunch nears, here’s how the full Super 25 breaks down.

USA TODAY Sports Super 25: Oct. 25, 2022

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Santa Margarita (Calif.) 52-7 | PR: 1

2. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 2

3. Central (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Columbus (Fla.) 42-35 | PR: 3

4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. Foothill (Nev.) 75-0 | PR: 4

5. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Record: 8-1 | Last Result: def. Orange Lutheran (Calif.) 48-7 | PR: 5

6. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Dacula (Ga.) 50-7 | PR: 6

7. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Monarch (Fla.) 37-6 | PR: 7

8. Chandler (Ariz.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Mountain View (Ariz.) 49-6 | PR: 8

9. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Avant Garde Academy (Fla.) 63-0 | PR: 10

10. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Humble (Texas) 56-14 | PR: 9

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Skyline (Texas) 63-0 | PR: 11

12. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Austin (Texas) 70-0 | PR: 12

13. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 13

14. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 8-1 | Last Result: def. Naples (Fla.) 35-17 | PR: 14

15. Guyer (Denton, Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Allen (Texas) 49-7 | PR: 16

16. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 8-1 | Last Result: def. Murrieta Valley (Calif.) 50-7 | PR: 15

17. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Tenn.) 43-21 | PR: 17

18. Katy (Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: Cinco Ranch (Texas) 56-28 | PR: 18

19. Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Newnan (Ga.) 48-0 | PR: 20

20. Long Beach Poly (Calif.)

Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Compton (Calif.) 56-0 | PR: 22

21. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. V.R. Eaton (Texas) 42-7 | PR: 19

22. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Valley Christian (Calif.) 36-7 | PR: 21

23. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Mountain Ridge (Ariz.) 42-0 | PR: 23

24. Lakeland (Fla.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Clearwater Academy International (Fla.) 44-6 | PR: 24

25. Colquitt County (Norman Park, Ga.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Lowndes (Ga.) 42-14 | PR: 25

Buford (Ga.) was the top performer heading into the latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25, with the Wolves topping No. 21 Mill Creek (Ga.) 39-27. The Hawks’ loss created a slide in the bottom half of the rankings, where Archbishop Moeller’s (Ohio) close defeat to St. Edward (Ohio) also helped open the door.

With one-loss Bergen Catholic (N.J.) falling outside the top 25 as well, three new teams appear this week, each looking to the top where Mater Dei (Calif.) continues its stronghold on the No. 1 spot. 

USA TODAY Sports Super 25: Oct. 18, 2022

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Orange Lutheran (Calif.) 48-16 | PR: 1

2. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 2

3. Central (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Norland (Fla.) 53-7 | PR: 3

4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 8-1 | Last Result: def. Palo Verde (Nev.) 70-0 | PR: 4

5. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. JSerra Catholic (Calif.) 31-0 | PR: 5

6. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Mill Creek (Ga.) 39-27 | PR: 7

7. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) 49-13 | PR: 6

8. Chandler (Ariz.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 8

9. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. West Brook (Texas) 56-7 | PR: 9

10. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Somerset Academy Key (Fla.) 90-0 | PR: 10

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Mansfield (Texas) 38-3 | PR: 11

12. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Dripping Springs (Texas) 29-10 | PR: 12

13. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. American Collegiate Academy (Fla.) 55-0 | PR: 13

14. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Stranahan (Fla.) 24-0 | PR: 14

15. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Vista Murrieta (Calif.) 42-7 | PR: 15

16. Guyer (Denton, Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Braswell (Texas) 62-7 | PR: 16

17. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. PURE Academy (Tenn.) 42-13 | PR: 19

18. Katy (Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 18

19. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Keller Central (Texas) 49-3 | PR: 20

20. Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 22

21. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: Archbishop Riordan (Calif.) 45-7 | PR: 23

22. Long Beach Poly (Calif.)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. Cabrillo (Calif.) 49-0 | PR: 25

23. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Brophy College Prep (Ariz.) 48-10 | PR: NR

24. Lakeland (Fla.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: George Jenkins (Fla.) 49-0 | PR: NR

25. Colquitt County (Norman Park, Ga.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Camden County (Ga.) 49-21 | PR: NR

Mater Dei (Calif.) came out on top in the highly anticipated St. John Bosco (Calif.) matchup last Friday, solidifying the Monarchs’ No. 1 USA TODAY Sports Super 25 ranking they’ve held since August 30. 

The tough loss by the Braves opened the door just enough for St. Frances Academy (Md.) to take over the No. 2 spot, with Florida power Central moving up to No. 3 after an impressive win against in-state foe Northwestern.

However, the week’s big mover was Bishop Gorman (Nev.) — a team that nearly beat Mater Dei in Week 2 and continues to steamroll opponents. The Gaels’ resume has been too impressive to overlook, and for the first time this season, they find themselves in the top 5, just ahead of Bosco. 

Chandler (Ariz.) also jumped after an impressive victory over a solid Casteel (Ariz.) team this week, sending North Shore (Texas)—which survived a close game against Summer Creek (Texas), with David Amador filling in for starting quarterback Kaleb Bailey—to No. 9.

Outside looking in, Oakland (Tenn.) suffered its first defeat of the season. The surprising loss sent the Patriots out of the top 25 and provided the opportunity for an impressive California school to enter the mix.

USA TODAY Sports Super 25: Oct. 11, 2022

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. St. John Bosco (Calif.) 17-7 | PR: 1

2. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 3

3. Central (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Northwestern (Fla.) 42-7 | PR: 4

4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 7-1 | Last Result: def. Legacy (Nev.) 69-0 | PR: 7

5. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Record: 6-1 | Last Result: lost to Mater Dei (Calif.) 17-7 | PR: 2

6. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Dillard (Fla.) 24-6 | PR: 5

7. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 6

8. Chandler (Ariz.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Casteel (Ariz.) 40-21 | PR: 10

9. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Summer Creek (Texas) 34-27 | PR: 8

10. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 9

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Waxahachie (Texas) 24-7 | PR: 11

12. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Anderson (Texas) 66-17 | PR: 12

13. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 4-1 | Last Result: def. St. Thomas More (Conn.) 45-0 | PR: 13

14. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Western (Fla.) 42-18 | PR: 14

15. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Roosevelt (Calif.) 62-14 | PR: 15

16. Guyer (Denton, Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 16

17. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Record: 8-0 | Last Result: def. St. Ignatius (Ohio) 25-10 | PR: 17

18. Katy (Texas)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Paetow (Texas) 54-0 | PR: 18

19. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Knoxville Catholic (Tenn.) 42-0 | PR: 19

20. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Keller (Texas) 38-35 | PR: 20

21. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 21

22. Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: East Paulding (Ga.) 58-0 | PR: 24

23. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Bellarmine College Prep (Calif.) 28-7 | PR: 25

24. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 23

25. Long Beach Poly (Calif.)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Woodrow Wilson (Calif.) 70-0 | PR: NR

Mater Dei (Calif.) and St. John Bosco (Calif.) both continue impressive runs atop the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings, setting up a big-time Trinity League showdown between the two this Friday at Santa Ana Stadium.

Elsewhere around the top 10 gridiron action, St. Frances Academy (Md.) had its hands full on the road in Hawaii, coming back from seven points down in the fourth quarter to stay undefeated in 2022 and locked at the No. 3 spot. And Bishop Gorman kept its shutout streak alive in dominating fashion, defeating Canyon Springs (Nev.) 58-0. 

Outside looking in, it was American Heritage (Fla.) with the week’s most significant win. The Patriots lined up against a Super 25 team for the second time this season, taking on Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.). And, unlike the tough matchup against Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.), the Patriots came out on top with a 21-2 thrashing.

That statement win in the Sunshine State, accompanied by another loss for D.C. power St. John’s, created a shift in the bottom half of the rankings, which includes two new teams making an appearance this week. 

USA TODAY Sports Super 25: Oct. 4, 2022

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. JSerra Catholic (Calif.) 21-13 | PR: 1

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

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Servite (Calif.) 49-3 | PR: 2

3. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Kahuku (Hawaii) 22-15 | PR: 3

4. Central (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. North Miami Beach (Fla.) 41-0 | PR: 4

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

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 5

6. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Collins Hill (Ga.) 23-3 | PR: 6

7. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 6-1 | Last Result: def. Canyon Springs (Nev.) 58-0 | PR: 7

8. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. King (Texas) 38-3 | PR: 8

9. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 9

10. Chandler (Ariz.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Red Mountain (Ariz.) 59-27 | PR: 10

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 4-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 11

12. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: def. Del Valle (Texas) 73-7 | PR: 12

13. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 3-1 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 13

14. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.) 21-2 | PR: 15

15. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. Chaparral (Calif.) 70-28 | PR: 14

16. Guyer (Denton, Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Boyd (Texas) 56-7 | PR: 16

17. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Record: 7-0 | Last Result: def. Elder (Ohio) 42-14 | PR: 17

18. Katy (Texas)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Jordan (Texas) 70-21 | PR: 18

19. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Davidson Academy (Tenn.) 58-6 | PR: 19

20. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Idle | PR: 20

21. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: def. Central Gwinnett (Ga.) 58-7 | PR: 22

22. Oakland (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Blackman (Tenn.) 53-18 | PR: 25

23. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)

Record: 5-1 | Last Result: def. DePaul Catholic (N.J.) 35-7 | PR: 24

24. Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Record: 6-0 | Last Result: Alexander (Ga.) 40-7 | PR: NR

25. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 5-0 | Last Result: Archbishop Mitty (Calif.) 35-7 | PR: NR