In our latest Top 10 national rankings for the 2022 high school football season, California’s Mater Dei remains No. 1 and Florida’s Chaminade-Madonna moves up a spot from 10 to 9.
1. Mater Dei (CA)
California power Mater Dei has still not done a thing to lose its No. 1 overall ranking, with the Monarchs entering the week undefeated at 5-0. Coming off a bye week, they are faced with two big tests between now and our next update, both against in-state programs. First up is JSerra Catholic, followed by a massive showdown with undefeated St. John Bosco.
2. St. John Bosco (CA)
The Braves continue to remain close behind Mater Dei at No. 2 ahead of their looming showdown on October 7. St. John Bosco, which has outscored opponents by a cumulative 242-28 so far this season, has an in-state matchup on deck this week – the Braves will travel to Servite to take on a Friars team, with whom they split two meetings a year ago.
3. St. Frances Academy (MD)
Playing a tough schedule that includes teams from across the country, St. Frances Academy continues to impress with its No. 3 ranking. Since the previous update, the Panthers have gone on the road to Florida and South Carolina and earned big wins against Venice and Dutch Fork, respectively.
4. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL)
The Raiders still hold the billing of top team in Florida and maintain their No. 4 ranking in this week’s update. Since the previous update, St. Thomas Aquinas has picked up two notable in-state wins over Western and Treasure Coast, outscoring the two by a combined 59-7.
5. Miami Central (FL)
The Rockets continue to impress in the Sunshine State, holding firm to their No. 5 ranking in this week’s update. Currently undefeated at 4-0, Miami Central is coming off an impressive 43-7 win over Dillard last week. A big showdown with Miami Northwestern looms in two weeks.
6. IMG Academy (FL)
IMG Academy came off a bye with a road game in Alabama, where the Ascenders beat one of the state’s top teams, Central-Phenix City, 41-26. Looking ahead to the next two weeks, IMG Academy will be favored in both contests, including an in-state opponent this week in Jones.
7. Bishop Gorman (NV)
Since the last update, the Gaels have simply been dominant. Remaining at No. 7, Bishop Gorman defeated Brookwood (GA) and in-state Arbor View during that span, outscoring the two a cumulative 133-10.
8. Buford (GA)
Buford remains at the No. 8 spot in this week’s update after in-state wins over Carver-Atlanta and Marietta. Now sitting at 5-0 on the year, the Wolves enter region play, where matchups against Collins Hill and Mill Creek await.
9. Chaminade-Madonna (FL)
The Lions continue to impress while playing about as tough a schedule as you could imagine, rising a spot to No. 9 in this update. Over the last two weeks, Chaminade-Madonna has defeated two notable in-state opponents in American Heritage and Gulliver Prep, scoring 25+ points in each contest.
10. Westlake (TX)
Westlake dropped a spot to No. 10, with the Chaparrals have played only once since the previous update. That game was a 35-20 win over Lake Travis, bringing Westlake’s record to an undefeated 4-0.
