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Final 2023 USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings: Bishop Gorman adds 4th national champ title

The final Super 25 showcases one of the closest races in recent years.

For the first time since 2016, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) stands atop the Super 25 rankings, marking the program’s fourth title.

Like last year, it was a close race down the stretch, with Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Calif.), Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and DeSoto (Texas) making a case for consideration.

To that, the teams that just missed the top 25 were probably the most reviewed in recent years, with five shining above the rest.

But after much conversation and consideration, the 25 teams below earned a spot in the final 2023 rundown.

As we close another chapter of the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 football rankings, we congratulate all the teams that appeared this season. That’s an incredible achievement when considering the massive scope of high school football.

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: 13-0

2023 honorable mention:

Archbishop Hoban (Ohio)

Walton (Ga.)

Corona Centennial (Calif.)

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.)

Kahuku (Hawaii)

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football recap: No. 5 DeSoto sets a points record, Duncanville tops North Shore in Texas battle

Expect more shakeups in next week’s final Super 25.

No. 10 Duncanville handed No. 6 North Shore its first loss of the year while securing the Texas 6A Div. 1 state title. It’s just one more headline-hitting outcome this week, which began with a fantastic finish in the Georgia 7A State Championship, where No. 22 Milton took out No. 12 Walton.

To close out the Super 25 schedule, No. 5 DeSoto (Texas) made it clear that it is a top 5 team, setting a record for points scored in a 6A state championship game.

All of it will undoubtedly have a new look when the final rankings are released.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25 Scoreboard

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | 2023 season completed

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 14-0 | 2023 season completed

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: Summer Creek (Texas) 74-14

6. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 15-1 | Last Result: lost to No. 10 Duncanville (Texas) 49-33

5. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

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

Record: 11-2 | 2023 season completed

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

Record: 14-1 | 2023 season completed

10. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. No. 6 North Shore (Texas) 49-33

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 16-0 | 2023 season completed

12. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: lost to No. 21 Milton (Ga.) 31-21

13. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 12-1 | 2023 season completed

14. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 15-1 | 2023 season completed

15. Cocoa (Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | 2023 season completed

16. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | 2023 season completed

17. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 13-0 | 2023 season completed

18. Aledo (Texas)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: def. Smithson Valley (Texas) 51-8

19. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | 2023 season completed

20. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

21. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

22. Milton (Ga.)

Record: 13-2 | Last Result: def. No. 13 Walton (Ga.) 31-21

23. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

24. Bergen Catholic (N.J.)

Record: 11-1 | 2023 season completed

25. Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.)

Record: 13-2 | 2023 season completed

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings as of Dec. 12, 2023

The 2023 high school football hierarchy holds firm with only one week before the final Super 25.

A state title upset in Florida and big-time wins in Texas reshaped the latest Super 25, with three teams from the Lone Star State now in the top 10 — DeSoto, North Shore and Duncanville.

At the top of the rankings, Bishop Gorman (Nev.) and Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) held firm while Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) sealed up Open Division Championship No. 4 and made a strong case for Super 25 supremacy.

Outside looking in, three new teams appear in the bottom half, which continues to shift and shake as the season nears an end.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | No games scheduled at this time | PR: 1

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Clearwater CC (Fla.) 56-0 | PR: 2

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. No. 18 Serra (Calif.) 35-0 | PR: 3

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed | PR: 4

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. No. 25 Southlake Carroll (Texas) 35-28 | PR: 5

6. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: def. No. 15 Westlake (Texas) 23-14 | PR: 7

7. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. North Allegheny (Pa.) 45-23 | PR: 6

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

Record: 11-2 | 2023 season completed | PR: 9

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

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Homestead (Fla.) 31-28 | PR: 10

10. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. North Crowley (Texas) 52-10 | PR: 11

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 16-0 | 2023 season completed | PR: 12

12. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: vs. No. 21 Milton (Ga.) on 12/13 | PR: 13

13. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 12-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 14

14. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 15-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 16

15. Cocoa (Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Bradford (Fla.) 20-6 | PR: 18

16. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: lost to Berkeley Prep (Fla.) 28-20 | PR: 8

17. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 13-0 | 2023 season completed | PR: 19

18. Aledo (Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Forney (Texas) 43-7 | PR: NR

19. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 20

20. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 22

21. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: lost to No. 7 North Shore (Texas) 23-14 | PR: 15

22. Milton (Ga.)

Record: 12-2 | Last Result: vs. No. 13 Walton (Ga.) on 12/13 | PR: 21

23. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 23

24. Bergen Catholic (N.J.)

Record: 11-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 24

25. Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.)

Record: 13-2 | Last Result: def. No. 8 Norland (Norland.) 28-20 | PR: NR

On the cusp as the 2023 season nears an end…

Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Central (Ala.)

Summer Creek (Texas)

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football recap: Norland goes down in epic Florida upset, DeSoto and North Shore hang on, plus more

Mater Dei and Chaminade-Madonna continue to make a case for No. 1, while Norland gets upset in a Florida battle.

The Lone Star State showdowns between Super 25 teams headlined the weekend action, with No. 7 North Shore (Houston, Texas) holding off No. 15 Westlake (Austin, Texas), while No. 5 DeSoto (Texas) topped No. 25 Southlake Carroll (Texas) in a one-score game.

Berkeley Prep (Fla.) was the team creating some of the most significant buzz, though, after taking out No. 8 Norland (Fla.).

With No. 3 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) capping off the evening with a state title over No. 18 Serra (San Mateo, Calif.), the Super 25 scoreboard is now final.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25 Scoreboard

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | No games scheduled at this time

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Clearwater Central Catholic (Fla.) 56-0

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. No. 18 Serra (Calif.) 35-0

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. No. 25 Southlake Carroll (Texas) 35-28

6. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. North Allegheny (Pa.) 45-23

7. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: def. No. 15 Westlake (Texas) 23-14

8. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: lost to Berkeley Prep (Fla.) 28-20

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

Record: 11-2 | 2023 season completed

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

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Homestead (Fla.) 31-28

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. North Crowley (Texas) 52-10

12. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 16-0 | 2023 season completed

13. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: vs. No. 21 Milton (Ga.) on 12/13

14. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 12-1 | 2023 season completed

15. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: lost to North Shore (Texas) 23-14

16. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 15-1 | 2023 season completed

17. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: lost to No. 3 Mater Dei (Calif.) 35-0

18. Cocoa (Fla.)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Bradford (Fla.) 20-6

19. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 13-0 | 2023 season completed

20. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | 2023 season completed

21. Milton (Ga.)

Record: 12-2 | Last Result: vs. No. 13 Walton (Ga.) on 12/13

22. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

23. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

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

Record: 11-1 | 2023 season completed

25. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 13-2 | Last Result: lost to DeSoto (Texas) 35-28

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings as of Dec. 5, 2023

The 2023 high school football hierarchy holds firm as the schedule enters December.

State titles and statement wins dotted the first weekend of December 2023, with two Super 25 matchups shaking up the latest rankings.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | No games scheduled at this time | PR: 1

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Archbishop Carroll (Fla.) 47-7 | PR: 2

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: vs. No. 18 Serra (Calif.) on 12/8 | PR: 3

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed | PR: 4

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Cedar Hill (Texas) 59-16 | PR: 5

6. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Central Bucks South (Pa.) 49-0 | PR: 7

7. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Atascocita (Texas) 34-28 PR: 6

8. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Bolles (Fla.) 28-7 | PR: 8

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

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: 2023 season completed | PR: 9

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

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Gaither (Fla.) 50-14 | PR: 10

11. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Westfield (Texas) 70-28 | PR: 13

12. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 16-0 | Last Result: def. No. 25 Hoban (Ohio) 7-2 | PR: 11

13. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Camden County (Ga.) 41-25 | PR: 12

14. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. No. 19 Centennial (Ariz.) 33-21 | PR: 16

15. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Lake Travis (Texas) 21-14 | PR: 14

16. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 15-1 | Last Result: def. Springfield (Ohio) 31-21 | PR: 15

17. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 18

18. Cocoa (Fla.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Booker (Fla.) 41-3 | PR: NR

19. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Jenks (Okla.) 49-21 | PR: 20

20. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 21

21. Milton (Ga.)

Record: 12-2 | Last Result: def. Grayson (Ga.) 45-35 | PR: NR

22. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 22

23. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed | PR: 24

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Delbarton (N.J.) 24-14 | PR: 23

25. Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Bryon Nelson (Texas) 56-7 | PR: NR

On the cusp as the 2023 season nears an end…

Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Buford (Ga.)

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football recap: American Heritage and Hoban fall, while Chaminade-Madonna rolls

The Super 25 will have another shakeup next week after Hoban and American Heritage fall.

The shakeups keep coming in 2023, with No. 17 American Heritage falling in a tough battle against unranked Berkeley Prep, while No. 25 Archbishop Hoban lost a close one to No. 11 Washington Massillon by a score of 7-2 — yes, 7-2.

Both finals will undoubtedly factor into the next Super 25.

For those seeking some normalcy, look no further than No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna. The top-ranked Florida program has continued to provide must-see moments while throttling opponents.

The Saturday slate in Texas kept things interesting as well, with No. 6 North Shore surviving a close call against Atascocita and No. 14 Westlake just holding on to defeat Austin-area foe Lake Travis.

Here are the final outcomes from around the Super 25.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25 Scoreboard

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | No games scheduled at this time

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Archbishop Carroll (Fla.) 47-7

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: vs. No. 18 Serra (Calif.) on 12/8

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Cedar Hill (Texas) 59-16

6. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Atascocita (Texas) 34-28

7. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Central Bucks South (Pa.) 49-0

8. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Bolles (Fla.) 28-7

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

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: 2023 season completed

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

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Gaither (Fla.) 50-14

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 16-0 | Last Result: def. No. 25 Archbishop Hoban (Ohio) 7-2

12. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Camden County (Ga.) 41-25

13. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Westfield (Texas) 70-28

14. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Lake Travis (Texas) 21-14

15. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 15-1 | Last Result: def. Springfield (Ohio) 31-21

16. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. No. 19 Centennial (Ariz.) 33-21

17. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 10-2 | Last Result: lost to Berkely Prep (Fla.) 17-14

18. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: vs. No. 3 Mater Dei (Calif.) on 12/8

19. Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: lost to No. 16 Liberty (Ariz.) 33-21

20. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Jenks (Okla.) 49-21

21. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | 2023 season completed

22. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Delbarton (N.J.) 24-14

24. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | 2023 season completed

25. Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)

Record: 13-2 | Last Result: lost to No. 11 Washington Massillon (Ohio) 7-2

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings as of Nov. 28, 2023

It’s a new-look Super 25 after a wild weekend of upsets.

After one of the wildest weekends in high school football, five new teams appear in the latest Super 25 rankings. The upset-heavy outcomes from Georgia plus the Belleville (Mich.) shocker created the most significant shift, while Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) jumps closer to the top after handling St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) in the CIF-SS Div. 1 championship.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Liberty (Nev.) 56-11 | PR: 1

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Newman (Fla.) 41-0 | PR: 2

3. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. No. 3 St. John Bosco (Calif.) 35-7 | PR: 5

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed | PR: 4

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Willis (Texas) 65-31 | PR: 6

6. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Cy-Fair (Texas) 45-9 | PR: 9

7. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Nazareth Area (Pa.) 59-21 | PR: 8

8. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Miami Central (Fla.) 31-28 | PR: 14

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

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: lost to No. 5 Mater Dei (Calif.) 35-7 | PR: 3

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

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Coconut Creek (Fla.) 28-0 | PR: 7

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: def. Anderson (Ohio) 55-7 | PR: 11

12. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. No. 23 Carrollton (Ga.) 56-35 | PR: 15

13. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. The Woodlands (Texas) 49-21 | PR: 12

14. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. United (Texas) 59-14 | PR: 17

15. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Hilliard Bradley (Ohio) 26-3 | PR: 20

16. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Highland (Ariz.) 54-12 | PR: 18

17. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.) 47-35 | PR: 19

18. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 22

19. Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Basha (Ariz.) 35-27 | PR: NR

20. Bixby (Okla.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Owasso (Okla.) 56-14 | PR: NR

21. Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. DeMatha (Md.) 7-0 | PR: NR

22. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: 2023 season completed | PR: 24

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

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 25

24. Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Crown Point (Ind.) 38-10 | PR: NR

25. Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Avon (Ohio) 17-14 | PR: NR

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Kahuku (Hawaii)

Byron Nelson (Texas)

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football recap: Mater Dei rolls over St. John Bosco, plus a hefty serving of wild upsets

Mater Dei takes the CIF-SS crown, while Mill Creek, Buford and Colquitt County tumble in Georgia.

The CIF Southern Section Div. 1 Championship ended with a decisive win for Mater Dei, with the Monarchs stymying St. John Bosco’s run game while adding two pick-sixes off the passing game.

The flipped script on the regular season shutout hands the Braves its second loss of the season, while giving the Monarch program its 13th CIF-SS title.

However, the real shockers of the night came out of the Peach State and neighboring Sunshine State, where Colquitt County (Ga.), Buford (Ga.) and Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.) suffered defeats in playoff matchups, and Miami, Fla. power Norland survived a close game—again!—against inner-city foe Central.

And to cap off the wild weekend, No. 21 Belleville (Mich.) lost a close one to Southfield Arts & Tech (Southfield, Mich.) on Sunday.

All of it makes for some interesting discussions (and movement) in next week’s Super 25 rankings.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25 Scoreboard

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Liberty (Nev.) 56-11

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Newman (Fla.) 41-0

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

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: lost to No. 5 Mater Dei (Calif.) 35-7

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 | 2023 season completed

5. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. No. 3 St. John Bosco (Calif.) 35-7

6. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Willis (Texas) 65-31

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

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: def. Coconut Creek (Fla.) 28-0

8. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Nazareth Area (Pa.) 59-21

9. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Cy-Fair (Texas) 45-9

10. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: lost Camden County (Ga.) 39-20

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 15-0 | Last Result: def. Anderson (Ohio) 55-7

12. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. The Woodlands (Texas) 49-21

13. Colquitt County (Ga.)

Record: 12-1 | Last Result: lost to Milton (Ga.) 39-37

14. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Miami Central (Fla.) 31-28

15. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. No. 23 Carrollton (Ga.) 56-35

16. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: lost to Grayson (Ga.) 19-14

17. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. United (Texas) 59-14

18. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Highland (Ariz.) 54-12

19. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.) 47-35

20. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 14-1 | Last Result: def. Hilliard Bradley (Ohio) 26-3

21. Belleville (Mich.)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: lost to Southfield Arts & Tech (Mich.) 36-32

22. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: DNP

23. Carrollton (Ga.)

Record: 11-2 | Last Result: lost to No. 15 Walton (Ga.) 56-35

24. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: 2023 season completed

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

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: DNP (vs. Delbarton on 11/28)

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football rankings as of Nov. 21, 2023

Mater Dei and St. John Bosco create a shift in the latest rankings.

The CIF Southern Section semifinals created the expected shake-up in the latest USA TODAY HSS Super 25, with Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) dropping out of the rankings and—though a close call—Centennial (Corona, Calif.) following to land just outside the current hierarchy.

That movement opened the door for two new teams this week, while others moved up the ladder after solid and very convincing performances last weekend.

USA TODAY HSS Super 25

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: DNP | PR: 1

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Avant Garde Academy (Fla.) 67-0 | PR: 2

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Centennial (Calif.) 43-42 | PR: 3

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 (inc. forfeit) | def. St. Frances Academy (Md.) 17-14 | PR: 4

5. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) 42-14 | PR: 6

6. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Wylie East (Texas) 42-20 | PR: 5

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Blanche Ely (Fla.) 40-0 | PR: 9

8. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Abraham Lincoln (Pa.) 35-0 | PR: 7

9. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Clear Springs (Texas) 49-21 | PR: 8

10. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Peachtree Ridge (Ga.) 59-20 | PR: 10

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Green (Ohio) 31-6 | PR: 11

12. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Rockwall-Heath (Texas) 62-24 | PR: 12

13. Colquitt County (Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Westlake (Ga.) 38-19 | PR: 13

14. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Monsignor Pace (Fla.) 52-27 | PR: 14

15. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. North Gwinnett (Ga.) 48-19 | PR: 19

16. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Norcross (Ga.) 28-25 | PR: 15

17. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Reagan (Texas) 45-28 | PR: 16

18. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Hamilton (Ariz.) 39-27 | PR: 17

19. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. King’s Academy (Fla.) 49-7 | PR: 20

20. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Medina (Ohio) 42-7 | PR: 21

21. Belleville (Mich.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Davison (Mich.) 63-21 | PR: 22

22. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Wilcox (Calif.) 63-27 | PR: 23

23. Carrollton (Ga.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Valdosta (Ga.) 45-28 | PR: NR

24. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Skyridge (Utah) 41-27 | PR: NR

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

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Donovan Catholic (N.J.) 42-13 | PR: 25

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USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football recap: St. John Bosco and IMG survive close calls, while Mater Dei rolls

Expect a significant shakeup in next week’s rankings.

The CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinal games headlined the packed slate across the Super 25 landscape, with No. 6 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) topping No. 25 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) and No. 3 St. John Bosco holding off No. 18 Centennial (Corona, Calif.) in a Game of the Year candidate.

Outside the Golden State, a few teams continued to blast through the postseason while others faced close calls — including No. 4 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.).

USA TODAY HSS Super 25 Scoreboard

1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: DNP

2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Avant Garde Academy (Fla.) 67-0

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Centennial (Calif.) 43-42

4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Record: 10-0 (inc. forfeit on 10/26) | def. St. Frances Academy (Md.) 17-14

5. DeSoto (Texas)

Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Wylie East (Texas) 42-20

6. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) 42-14

7. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Abraham Lincoln (Pa.) 35-0

8. North Shore (Houston, Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Clear Springs (Texas) 49-21

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

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Blanche Ely (Fla.) 40-0

10. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Peachtree Ridge (Ga.) 59-20

11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)

Record: 14-0 | Last Result: def. Green (Ohio) 31-6

12. Duncanville (Texas)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Rockwall-Heath (Texas) 62-24

13. Colquitt County (Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Westlake (Ga.) 38-19

14. Norland (Miami, Fla.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Monsignor Pace (Fla.) 52-27

15. Buford (Ga.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. Norcross (Ga.) 28-25

16. Westlake (Austin, Texas)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Reagan (Texas) 45-28

17. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Hamilton (Ariz.) 39-27

18. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)

Record: 9-3 | Last Result: lost to No. 3 St. John Bosco (Calif.) 43-42

19. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. North Gwinnett (Ga.) 48-19

20. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. King’s Academy (Fla.) 49-7

21. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Record: 13-1 | Last Result: def. Medina (Ohio) 42-7

22. Belleville (Mich.)

Record: 13-0 | Last Result: def. Davison (Mich.) 63-21

23. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Wilcox (Calif.) 63-27

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

Record: 10-1 | Last Result: def. Donovan Catholic (N.J.) 42-13

25. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)

Record: 11-1 | Last Result: lost to Mater Dei (Calif.) 42-14

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