Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.) was the big mover heading into this week after a big win over Northeast Valley foe Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.), while Kahuku’s (Hawaii) loss opened the door for two new teams to make an appearance in the latest Super 25.
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.
USA TODAY HSS Super 25
1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Coronado (Nev.) 63-12 | PR: 1
2. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Lakewood (Fla.) 57-0 | PR: 2
3. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Record: 9-1 | DNP | PR: 3
4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Record: 9-0 (inc. forfeit on 10/26) | Last Result: def. St. Thomas More (Conn.) 47-0 | PR: 4
5. DeSoto (Texas)
Record: 9-0 | Last Result: def. Mansfield (Texas) 63-24 | PR: 5
6. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Record: 9-1 | DNP | PR: 6
7. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Record: 8-1 | DNP | PR: 7
8. North Shore (Houston, Texas)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Kingwood (Texas) 55-7 | PR: 8
9. Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Mountain View (Ga.) 33-7 | PR: 11
10. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Record: 9-1 | DNP | PR: 10
11. Washington (Massillon, Ohio)
Record: 12-0 | Last Result: def. Westerville South (Ohio) 50-7 | PR: 13
12. Duncanville (Texas)
Record: 8-1 | Last Result: def. Mansfield Legacy (Texas) 35-3 | PR: 12
13. Colquitt County (Ga.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Richmond Hill (Ga.) 35-3 | PR: 15
14. Norland (Miami, Fla.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Killian (Fla.) 54-0 | PR: 16
15. Westlake (Austin, Texas)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Johnson (Texas) 34-0 | PR: 14
16. Buford (Ga.)
Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. Central Gwinnett (Ga.) 67-0 | PR: 17
17. Liberty (Peoria, Ariz.)
Record: 9-1 | Last Result: def. No. 24 Centennial (Ariz.) 36-17 | PR: 20
18. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
Record: 8-2 | DNP | PR: 18
19. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
Record: 7-1 | DNP | PR: 19
20. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
Record: 11-1 | Last Result: def. GlenOak (Ohio) 35-0 PR: NR
21. Walton (Marietta, Ga.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. Wheeler (Ga.) 42-16 PR: 21
22. Belleville (Mich.)
Record: 11-0 | Last Result: def. Saline (Mich.) 65-14 | PR: 22
23. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Record: 10-0 | DNP | PR: 23
24. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)
Record: 10-0 | Last Result: def. St. Ignatius College Prep (Calif.) 43-10 | PR: NR
25. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)
Record: 8-1 | DNP | PR: 25
On the rise…
Corner Canyon (Utah)
Carrollton (Ga.)
Basha (Ariz.)
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