T25PS 2026 Week 4 National Public Schools Top 100: Complete Team Resumes
Records, defining results and the reasoning behind every team in the Week 4 T25PS national public-school ranking.
Top 25 Public HSFB9/14/202627 min read
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Thompson remains #1, Thomas County Central holds #2 and Carrollton stays #3 in the T25PS Week 4 National Public Schools Top 100. Allen moves one spot to #4 after beating Southlake Carroll, while Buford climbs to #6 after its win over Miami Central.
Fourteen teams enter this week: DeSoto, Rock Hill, Imhotep Charter, Mountain Ridge, DeLand, Denton Guyer, Puyallup, Warren Central, Ridge Point, Austin Westlake, Prattville, Washington Township, Cleveland, Princeton. The 14 teams leaving the ranking are Basha, Miami Northwestern, Houston County, South Pointe, Glenville, Benton, Colquitt County, Edgewater, Pine-Richland, Glassboro, Kahuku, Owasso, Oscar Smith, Boyle County.
Each résumé gives the team's record, Week 3 position, latest result, best result and the football reason behind its Week 4 placement.
Resumes
#1 Thompson (AL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 1 (same)
Latest result: W 48-14 over Spain Park (AL)
Best result: W 37-13 vs. Clay-Chalkville (AL)
Why they're here: Thompson owns wins over #16 Clay-Chalkville and #35 Central-Phenix City and has outscored four opponents 175-41. The Warriors hold #1 by a narrow margin in a tightly packed top three.
#2 Thomas County Central (GA)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 2 (same)
Latest result: W 35-7 over Lithonia (GA)
W 57-21 vs. Colquitt County (GA)
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Why they're here: Thomas County Central has won its three games by an average of 37.7 points, led by a 57-21 victory over Colquitt County. The Yellow Jackets remain separated from #1 by the slimmest of margins.
#3 Carrollton (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 3 (same)
Latest result: W 63-7 over Hapeville Charter (GA)
Best result: W 61-27 at Catholic-Baton Rouge (LA)
Why they're here: Carrollton is 4-0 with four wins by at least 28 points, including a 61-27 road victory at Catholic-Baton Rouge. The Trojans are firmly in a tightly packed national top three.
#4 Allen (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 5 (up 1)
Latest result: W 56-35 over Southlake Carroll (TX)
Best result: W 50-6 over DeSoto (TX)
Why they're here: Allen has beaten Duncanville, DeSoto and Southlake Carroll by an average of 28 points. A 50-6 win over #52 DeSoto is the centerpiece of a 3-0 start that lifts the Eagles to #4.
#5 North Crowley (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 4 (down 1)
Latest result: W 41-20 over Summer Creek (TX)
Best result: W 40-10 over Southlake Carroll (TX)
Why they're here: North Crowley is 3-0 with a shutout of Aledo and convincing wins over Southlake Carroll and Summer Creek. The Panthers remain in the national-title tier at #5.
#6 Buford (GA)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 10 (up 4)
Latest result: W 18-7 over Miami Central (FL)
Best result: W 18-7 over Miami Central (FL)
Why they're here: Buford has beaten #18 Miami Central and #36 Gainesville while allowing just 33 points in three games. The 18-7 win over Miami Central gives the Wolves one of the strongest results in the country.
#7 West Boca Raton (FL)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 8 (up 1)
Latest result: W 24-7 over Cardinal Newman (FL)
Best result: W 24-7 at American Heritage (FL)
Why they're here: West Boca Raton is 3-0 with matching 24-7 victories over American Heritage and Cardinal Newman. Winning at American Heritage gives the Bulls the stronger résumé anchor.
#8 Brownsburg (IN)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 12 (up 4)
Latest result: W 49-7 over Avon (IN)
Best result: W 49-7 over Avon (IN)
Why they're here: Brownsburg moved to 4-0 by handing previously unbeaten Avon a 49-7 loss. Wins over Avon, Lawrence North and Rabun Gap give the Bulldogs both quality and dominance.
#9 Centennial (Corona) (CA)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 7 (down 2)
Latest result: L 10-9 to Mater Dei (CA)
Best result: W 41-21 at Servite (CA)
Why they're here: Centennial owns a 41-21 road win at Servite and pushed Mater Dei to the final snap in a 10-9 loss. That elite ceiling keeps the 1-2 Huskies inside the top 10.
#10 Hough (NC)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 16 (up 6)
Latest result: W 49-10 over Mooresville (NC)
Best result: W 15-10 at Northwestern (SC)
Why they're here: Hough owns a road win over #24 Northwestern and has won its other three games by at least 25 points. The Huskies' combination of quality and dominance supports a top-10 ranking.
#11 North Shore (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 6 (down 5)
Latest result: W 23-21 over South Oak Cliff (TX)
Best result: W 27-17 at John Curtis Christian (LA)
Why they're here: North Shore is 3-0 and owns a 27-17 road win at John Curtis Christian. Consecutive wins by 10 and two points have been less commanding than the Mustangs' usual standard.
#12 Venice (FL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 15 (up 3)
Latest result: W 69-0 over Lehigh (FL)
Best result: W 32-25 at Lakeland (FL)
Why they're here: Venice is 4-0 with a road win over #33 Lakeland and a two-point interstate victory at Rabun Gap. The Indians also own two wins by at least 56 points.
#13 Folsom (CA)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 18 (up 5)
Latest result: W 49-24 over Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (CA)
Best result: W 35-21 over Mission Viejo (CA)
Why they're here: Folsom's 35-21 win over #32 Mission Viejo headlines a 3-0 start. The Bulldogs have paired that signature result with two additional victories.
#14 Liberty (AZ)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 17 (up 3)
Latest result: W 41-7 over Highland (AZ)
Best result: W 38-24 over Corner Canyon (UT)
Why they're here: Liberty is 3-0 with a 38-24 win over #31 Corner Canyon and two additional victories by at least 34 points. The Lions have one of the West's most complete early résumés.
#15 Waxahachie (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 23 (up 8)
Latest result: W 44-30 over Denton Guyer (TX)
Best result: W 44-30 at Denton Guyer (TX)
Why they're here: Waxahachie is 3-0 after a 44-30 road win at #80 Denton Guyer. That result adds a ranked opponent to an opening stretch in which the Indians have averaged 47.7 points.
#16 Clay-Chalkville (AL)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 13 (down 3)
Latest result: W 55-3 over Southside-Gadsden (AL)
Best result: W 29-20 at Creekside (GA)
Why they're here: Clay-Chalkville owns a 29-20 road win over #17 Creekside and has outscored its last two opponents 123-3. The Cougars' only loss came against #1 Thompson.
#17 Creekside (GA)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 14 (down 3)
Latest result: W 56-24 over Newnan (GA)
Best result: W 49-20 at St. Joseph Regional (NJ)
Why they're here: Creekside has responded to its loss against #16 Clay-Chalkville with road wins of 29 and 32 points. A 49-20 victory at St. Joseph Regional remains the Seminoles' defining result.
#18 Miami Central (FL)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 9 (down 9)
Latest result: L 18-7 to Buford (GA)
Best result: W 23-22 at Orange Lutheran (CA)
Why they're here: Miami Central owns a 23-22 road win at Orange Lutheran and a 36-point victory over St. Brendan. The Rockets' 18-7 loss at #6 Buford accounts for the drop to #18.
#19 Cherry Creek (CO)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 11 (down 8)
Latest result: W 34-28 over Legend (CO)
Best result: W 38-7 over Ralston Valley (CO)
Why they're here: Cherry Creek is 3-0 and has allowed 50 points across three games. A six-point win over Legend was uneven, but the Bruins' 38-7 victory over Ralston Valley shows their top-end form.
#20 Lee County (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 41 (up 21)
Latest result: W 48-30 over Colquitt County (GA)
Best result: W 48-30 at Colquitt County (GA)
Why they're here: Lee County is 4-0 after scoring 48 points in a road win at Colquitt County. The Trojans also own a win over #76 Miami Carol City, giving them two strong résumé pieces.
#21 Grimsley (NC)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 19 (down 2)
Latest result: Idle; last played Sept. 4, a 13-7 win over East Forsyth (NC)
Best result: W 13-7 at East Forsyth (NC)
Why they're here: Grimsley is 3-0 with two dominant wins and a 13-7 road victory at East Forsyth. An idle week leaves that unbeaten résumé intact at #21.
#22 East St. Louis (IL)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 21 (down 1)
Latest result: W 64-6 over O'Fallon (IL)
Best result: W 42-23 over Chicago Mt. Carmel (IL)
Why they're here: East St. Louis owns wins over Chicago Mt. Carmel and #36 Gainesville, then added a 64-6 conference victory. The Flyers' lone loss came against a strong national opponent.
#23 North Gwinnett (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 29 (up 6)
Latest result: W 45-13 over Mill Creek (GA)
Best result: W 37-22 over Grayson (GA)
Why they're here: North Gwinnett is 4-0 with wins over #69 Grayson, Walton and Mill Creek. The Bulldogs have won three of those games by at least 15 points, including a 45-13 road victory at Mill Creek.
#24 Northwestern (SC)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 24 (same)
Latest result: Idle; last played Sept. 4
Best result: W 54-7 at Indian Land (SC)
Why they're here: Northwestern has followed a five-point loss to #10 Hough with consecutive wins by 47 and 56 points. The Trojans' strong 2-1 profile keeps them in the top 25.
#25 Massillon Washington (OH)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 30 (up 5)
Latest result: W 42-0 over Canisius (NY)
Best result: W 31-18 over Glenville (OH)
Why they're here: Massillon is 4-0 with quality wins over Glenville and NFL Academy. A 42-0 shutout of Canisius adds dominance to the Tigers' top-25 résumé.
#26 Bixby (OK)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 26 (same)
Latest result: W 13-6 over Jenks (OK)
Best result: W 13-6 over Jenks (OK)
Why they're here: Bixby is 3-0 after a 13-6 rivalry win over #75 Jenks. The Spartans also own an eight-point road win at Owasso and a 28-point victory over Stillwater.
#27 Milton (GA)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 31 (up 4)
Latest result: W 42-21 over Battle Ground Academy (TN)
Best result: W 42-21 at Battle Ground Academy (TN)
Why they're here: Milton defeated defending Tennessee champion Battle Ground Academy 42-21 on the road. That performance, plus two other wins, has the Eagles back in the top 30 despite one loss.
#28 Dutch Fork (SC)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 25 (down 3)
Latest result: W 35-7 over Lucy Beckham (SC)
Best result: W 56-14 at Spartanburg (SC)
Why they're here: Dutch Fork is 3-0 with three road wins, highlighted by a 56-14 victory at Spartanburg. The Silver Foxes have won every game by at least 22 points.
#29 Alexandria (LA)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 32 (up 3)
Latest result: W 59-16 over Union Parish (LA)
Best result: W 44-20 over Bryant (AR)
Why they're here: Alexandria opened with a 44-20 win over defending Arkansas Class 7A champion Bryant and followed it with a 59-16 road victory. The Trojans have supplied top-30 production through two games.
#30 Edna Karr (LA)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 27 (down 3)
Latest result: W 50-0 over Huntington (LA)
Best result: W 50-0 at Huntington (LA)
Why they're here: Edna Karr is 2-0 after scoring 98 points and winning both games by at least 27. A 50-0 road shutout of Huntington extends the Cougars' dominant start.
#31 Corner Canyon (UT)
Record: 4-1
Previous rank: 28 (down 3)
Latest result: W 52-7 over Eastwood (TX)
Best result: W 40-7 at Timpview (UT)
Why they're here: Corner Canyon is 4-1 with three wins by at least 33 points. The Chargers' lone loss came by 14 to #14 Liberty, while the 40-7 road win at Timpview anchors the résumé.
#32 Mission Viejo (CA)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 37 (up 5)
Latest result: W 56-0 over Lincoln (CA)
Best result: W 56-0 over Lincoln (CA)
Why they're here: Mission Viejo responded to its loss at #13 Folsom with a 56-0 shutout of Lincoln. The Diablos are 3-1 and have scored at least 55 points in every victory.
#33 Lakeland (FL)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 38 (up 5)
Latest result: W 40-6 over Osceola (FL)
Best result: W 40-6 at Osceola (FL)
Why they're here: Lakeland followed a seven-point loss to #12 Venice with a 40-6 road win at Osceola. The Dreadnaughts have outscored their two defeated opponents 87-6.
#34 Oakland (TN)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 34 (same)
Latest result: W 29-28 over Pearl-Cohn (TN)
Best result: W 50-20 at Centerville (OH)
Why they're here: Oakland owns road wins of 49 and 30 points and remains 3-1. A 29-28 escape at Pearl-Cohn makes the Patriots' week-to-week form less convincing than their peak performances.
#35 Central-Phenix City (AL)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 42 (up 7)
Latest result: W 31-24 over Opelika (AL)
Best result: W 31-24 at Opelika (AL)
Why they're here: Central-Phenix City is 3-1 after a 31-24 rivalry win at Opelika. The Red Devils' only loss came against #1 Thompson, and their three victories have come by a combined 107 points.
#36 Gainesville (GA)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 36 (same)
Latest result: W 20-10 over McEachern (GA)
Best result: W 20-10 over McEachern (GA)
Why they're here: Gainesville earned a 20-10 win over McEachern after opening against #6 Buford and #22 East St. Louis. Those two ranked losses give the 1-2 Red Elephants unusual strength-of-schedule support.
#37 Raines (FL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 40 (up 3)
Latest result: W over Parker (FL)
Best result: W 21-7 at Oakleaf (FL)
Why they're here: Raines is 4-0 and has held three opponents to 14 points or fewer. Conflicting reports on the Parker score do not change the Vikings' unbeaten record or top-40 profile.
#38 Cass Tech (MI)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 43 (up 5)
Latest result: W 46-0 over Southeastern (MI)
Best result: W 48-21 at Grandville (MI)
Why they're here: Cass Tech is 3-0 with a 48-21 road win at Grandville and two shutouts. The Technicians have outscored their opponents 156-21.
#39 Hamilton (AZ)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 44 (up 5)
Latest result: W 30-22 over Perry (AZ)
Best result: W 30-22 over Perry (AZ)
Why they're here: Hamilton is 3-0 after an eight-point win over Perry. The Huskies have also beaten Brophy College Prep by 19 and shut out Arbor View.
#40 Valdosta (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 47 (up 7)
Latest result: W 58-18 over KIPP Atlanta Collegiate (GA)
Best result: W 52-14 at Jones County (GA)
Why they're here: Valdosta is 4-0 with every victory coming by at least 34 points. The Wildcats' 52-14 road win at Jones County is the strongest piece of an otherwise developing schedule.
#41 Ruston (LA)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 63 (up 22)
Latest result: W 36-22 over Longview (TX)
Best result: W 36-22 over Longview (TX)
Why they're here: Ruston is 2-0 after a 36-22 win over #77 Longview and a 42-16 victory over Neville. The Bearcats have paired a strong interstate result with two weeks of convincing play.
#42 Richmond Randle (TX)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 48 (up 6)
Latest result: Idle; last played Aug. 28
Best result: W 20-14 over South Oak Cliff (TX)
Why they're here: Richmond Randle owns a 20-14 win over #90 South Oak Cliff and a 3-0 shutout of Westfield. The Lions' defense has allowed 14 points through two games.
#43 Smithson Valley (TX)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 50 (up 7)
Latest result: W 63-7 over McCallum (TX)
Best result: W 63-7 over McCallum (TX)
Why they're here: Smithson Valley is 2-0 after wins of 33 and 56 points. The Rangers have scored 110 points while allowing 21.
#44 Armwood (FL)
Record: 3-1
Previous rank: 51 (up 7)
Latest result: W 51-0 over Spoto (FL)
Best result: L 38-14 at Don Bosco Prep (NJ)
Why they're here: Armwood is 3-1 with consecutive shutouts and has allowed seven points across its three victories. Its only loss came at unbeaten national private-school power Don Bosco Prep, with the game still within one possession in the second half.
#45 Martinsburg (WV)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 53 (up 8)
Latest result: Idle; last played Sept. 4, a 35-21 win over Bridgeport (WV)
Best result: W 35-21 at Bridgeport (WV)
Why they're here: Martinsburg is 2-0 after a 74-0 opener and a 35-21 road win at defending state champion Bridgeport. The Bulldogs have combined overwhelming production with a proven quality win.
#46 Quince Orchard (MD)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 54 (up 8)
Latest result: W 61-0 over Walter Johnson (MD)
Best result: W 28-0 over Paint Branch (MD)
Why they're here: Quince Orchard is 2-0 with shutouts of Paint Branch and Walter Johnson. The Cougars have scored 89 points without allowing one.
#47 Newton (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 59 (up 12)
Latest result: W 70-14 over Warner Robins (GA)
Best result: W 70-14 over Warner Robins (GA)
Why they're here: Newton is 4-0 and has scored at least 42 points in every game. The Rams' 70-14 win over Warner Robins gives the unbeaten start its strongest performance.
#48 Brookwood (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 52 (up 4)
Latest result: W 27-21 over Marist (GA)
Best result: W 27-21 at Marist (GA)
Why they're here: Brookwood is 4-0 after a 27-21 road win at Marist. The Broncos have three wins by at least 28 points around that close quality test.
#49 Lowndes (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 61 (up 12)
Latest result: W 42-0 over Blanche Ely (FL)
Best result: W 42-0 over Blanche Ely (FL)
Why they're here: Lowndes is 4-0 after shutting out Blanche Ely 42-0. The Vikings have allowed 14 points all season, including two shutouts.
#50 Weddington (NC)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 71 (up 21)
Latest result: W 35-21 over Crest (NC)
Best result: W 35-21 over Crest (NC)
Why they're here: Weddington is 4-0 with wins over Crest, Myers Park, Monroe and Mooresville. The Warriors have beaten every opponent by at least 14 points.
#51 Prosper (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 60 (up 9)
Latest result: W 49-40 over Austin Westlake (TX)
Best result: W 49-40 over Austin Westlake (TX)
Why they're here: Prosper is 3-0 after a 49-40 win over #91 Austin Westlake. The Eagles have averaged 51.7 points while navigating three competitive Texas matchups.
#52 DeSoto (TX)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 21-20 over Duncanville (TX)
Best result: W 21-20 over Duncanville (TX)
Why they're here: DeSoto enters at 1-2 after a 21-20 win over #53 Duncanville. That head-to-head result and an elite opening schedule support the Eagles' return to the rankings.
#53 Duncanville (TX)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 33 (down 20)
Latest result: L 21-20 to DeSoto (TX)
Best result: W 34-7 over Cedar Hill (TX)
Why they're here: Duncanville is 1-2 after a one-point loss to #52 DeSoto and a 19-point loss at #4 Allen. A 34-7 win over Cedar Hill and the quality of both defeats keep the Panthers ranked.
#54 Rock Hill (SC)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 26-3 over South Pointe (SC)
Best result: W 26-3 over South Pointe (SC)
Why they're here: Rock Hill is 4-0 after holding South Pointe to three points. The Bearcats have four double-digit wins and have allowed 35 points all season.
#55 Millard South (NE)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 68 (up 13)
Latest result: W 49-17 over Elkhorn South (NE)
Best result: W 49-17 at Elkhorn South (NE)
Why they're here: Defending Nebraska Class A champion Millard South is 3-0 after a 49-17 road win at Elkhorn South. The Patriots also own an interstate victory over Lee's Summit North.
#56 Imhotep Charter (PA)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 27-21 over Malvern Prep (PA)
Best result: W 27-21 over Malvern Prep (PA)
Why they're here: Imhotep has wins over Camden and Malvern Prep around a one-point loss to DeMatha. That three-game national schedule gives the Panthers a strong 2-1 résumé.
#57 West Linn (OR)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 67 (up 10)
Latest result: W 48-16 over Westview (OR)
Best result: W 45-20 over Central Catholic (OR)
Why they're here: West Linn is 2-0 with a 45-20 win over Central Catholic and a 48-16 victory over Westview. The Lions have controlled both games from start to finish.
#58 Carthage (TX)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 64 (up 6)
Latest result: Idle; last played Aug. 29
Best result: W 49-10 at Henderson (TX)
Why they're here: Carthage is 2-0 after scoring 116 points in wins over Henderson and Pine Tree. A 39-point road win at Henderson remains the Bulldogs' strongest result.
#59 Cypress Ranch (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 74 (up 15)
Latest result: W 52-7 over Nimitz (TX)
Best result: W 31-28 over C.E. King (TX)
Why they're here: Cypress Ranch is 3-0 with a win over #72 C.E. King and a 52-7 victory over Nimitz. The Mustangs have paired a close quality win with clear scoring punch.
#60 Sandy Creek (GA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 73 (up 13)
Latest result: W 51-0 over Fayette County (GA)
Best result: W 21-13 over Grayson (GA)
Why they're here: Sandy Creek is 4-0 with a win over #69 Grayson and two shutouts. The Patriots have allowed 32 points across four games.
#61 Chandler (AZ)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 72 (up 11)
Latest result: W 42-10 over Salpointe Catholic (AZ)
Best result: W 42-10 at Salpointe Catholic (AZ)
Why they're here: Chandler has answered its loss to Basha with wins of 29 and 32 points. The 42-10 road victory at Salpointe Catholic gives the Wolves a strong rebound result.
#62 Middletown (DE)
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 22 (down 40)
Latest result: L 30-28 to Cardinal Hayes (NY)
Best result: W 41-27 over Tottenville (NY)
Why they're here: Middletown opened with a 14-point win over Tottenville before a 30-28 loss to ranked Cardinal Hayes. The Cavaliers remain supported by consecutive Delaware Class 3A titles and a competitive interstate start.
#63 Westfield (IN)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 82 (up 19)
Latest result: W 39-7 over Noblesville (IN)
Best result: W 39-7 at Noblesville (IN)
Why they're here: Westfield is 4-0 after a 39-7 road win at Noblesville. The Shamrocks have three wins by at least 28 points, with a four-point victory over Carmel as the lone close game.
#64 Lake Oswego (OR)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 95 (up 31)
Latest result: W 42-6 over Central Catholic (OR)
Best result: W 42-6 over Central Catholic (OR)
Why they're here: Lake Oswego is 3-0 after beating Central Catholic 42-6. That result and an interstate win over Casteel give the Lakers a strong early profile.
#65 Buchholz (FL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 80 (up 15)
Latest result: W 21-0 over West Port (FL)
Best result: W 34-28 at Vanguard (FL)
Why they're here: Buchholz is 4-0 with a 34-28 road win at Vanguard and three victories by at least 21 points. The Bobcats have scored 147 points while allowing 41.
#66 Alcoa (TN)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 66 (same)
Latest result: W 56-7 over West (TN)
Best result: W 43-42 at Maryville (TN)
Why they're here: Alcoa is 4-0 and owns a 43-42 road win at Maryville. Three subsequent blowouts have reinforced the Tornadoes' quality, while the overall schedule keeps them in the mid-60s.
#67 Lake Travis (TX)
Record: 1-0-1
Previous rank: 49 (down 18)
Latest result: T 28-28 with Steele (TX) in a weather-shortened game
Best result: W 38-21 at Weiss (TX)
Why they're here: Lake Travis owns a 17-point road win at Weiss, but a weather-shortened 28-28 tie with Steele leaves the Cavaliers at 1-0-1. That uneven result weighs heavily on the current placement.
#68 Mountain Ridge (UT)
Record: 5-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 43-7 over Copper Hills (UT)
Best result: W 42-0 over Lehi (UT)
Why they're here: Mountain Ridge is 5-0 with a 42-0 win over Lehi and four other victories by at least 23 points. The Sentinels' dominance is clear, while the schedule still lacks a top-end opponent.
#69 Grayson (GA)
Record: 2-2
Previous rank: 79 (up 10)
Latest result: W 44-31 over Brunswick (GA)
Best result: W 22-3 at Langston Hughes (GA)
Why they're here: Grayson owns a 22-3 road win at #83 Langston Hughes and a 44-31 victory at Brunswick. Losses to #23 North Gwinnett and #60 Sandy Creek leave the Rams at 2-2 against a demanding schedule.
#70 Mandarin (FL)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 81 (up 11)
Latest result: W 32-14 over Nease (FL)
Best result: W 32-14 at Nease (FL)
Why they're here: Mandarin is 3-0 after a 32-14 road win at Nease. The Mustangs have won every game by at least 17 points and have allowed 35 points all season.
#71 Gulf Shores (AL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 75 (up 4)
Latest result: W 30-29 in overtime over Blount (AL)
Best result: W 34-24 over Saraland (AL)
Why they're here: Gulf Shores is 4-0 with a 34-24 win over #88 Saraland. A 30-29 overtime escape against Blount adds a close call to an otherwise strong unbeaten résumé.
#72 C.E. King (TX)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 78 (up 6)
Latest result: W 58-7 over College Park (TX)
Best result: W 58-7 at College Park (TX)
Why they're here: C.E. King has followed a three-point loss to #59 Cypress Ranch with a 58-7 road win at College Park. The Panthers have scored 128 points in their two victories.
#73 Mililani (HI)
Record: 5-0
Previous rank: 92 (up 19)
Latest result: W 43-0 over Leilehua (HI)
Best result: W 34-3 at Foothill (NV)
Why they're here: Mililani is 5-0 with a 34-3 interstate win at Foothill and a 43-0 shutout of Leilehua. The Trojans have paired an unbeaten in-state run with a convincing mainland result.
#74 Southlake Carroll (TX)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 35 (down 39)
Latest result: L 56-35 to Allen (TX)
Best result: W 34-33 over Jenks (OK)
Why they're here: Southlake Carroll's 34-33 win over #75 Jenks is offset by losses to #5 North Crowley and #4 Allen. The Dragons remain ranked at 1-2 because every game has come against national-level opposition.
#75 Jenks (OK)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 56 (down 19)
Latest result: L 13-6 to Bixby (OK)
Best result: W 50-13 at Rogers (AR)
Why they're here: Jenks owns a 37-point road win at Rogers and has lost by a combined eight points to #74 Southlake Carroll and #26 Bixby. That schedule keeps the 1-2 Trojans inside the top 100.
#76 Miami Carol City (FL)
Record: 1-2
Previous rank: 55 (down 21)
Latest result: Week 4 result adjusted by forfeit; record now 1-2
Best result: W 43-0 over Miami Norland (FL)
Why they're here: Miami Carol City's 43-0 win over Miami Norland remains a significant result, and the Chiefs played #20 Lee County to a three-point game. A forfeit adjustment leaves the official record at 1-2.
#77 Longview (TX)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 62 (down 15)
Latest result: L 36-22 to Ruston (LA)
Best result: W 59-7 at Lufkin (TX)
Why they're here: Longview opened with two wins by at least 48 points before a 36-22 loss at #41 Ruston. The Lobos' dominant wins and quality defeat support a top-80 position.
#78 DeLand (FL)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 33-0 over Lake Mary (FL)
Best result: W 33-0 over Lake Mary (FL)
Why they're here: DeLand owns a 33-0 win over Lake Mary and another quality victory around a competitive loss to St. Frances Academy. The Bulldogs' national schedule supports their entry at #78.
#79 Lake Stevens (WA)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 91 (up 12)
Latest result: W 41-10 over Bothell (WA)
Best result: W 31-26 over Graham-Kapowsin (WA)
Why they're here: Lake Stevens is 2-0 with a 31-26 win over Graham-Kapowsin and a 41-10 road victory at Bothell. The Vikings have already paired a close quality win with a dominant follow-up.
#80 Denton Guyer (TX)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: L 44-30 to Waxahachie (TX)
Best result: W 27-9 over Melissa (TX)
Why they're here: Denton Guyer owns wins over Melissa and Rockwall-Heath before a 44-30 loss to #15 Waxahachie. The Wildcats' two quality victories support their top-100 entry at 2-1.
#81 Puyallup (WA)
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 32-14 over Bellevue (WA)
Best result: W 32-14 over Bellevue (WA)
Why they're here: Puyallup is 2-0 after beating Bellevue by 18 and Rocky Mountain by 43. Those two decisive wins give the Vikings a strong opening résumé.
#82 Warren Central (IN)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W over Lawrence Central (IN)
Best result: W 20-14 at Center Grove (IN)
Why they're here: Warren Central is 4-0 with a 20-14 road win at Center Grove. The Warriors have also scored at least 40 points in two victories.
#83 Langston Hughes (GA)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 83 (same)
Latest result: W 66-6 over Morrow (GA)
Best result: W 56-7 over North Atlanta (GA)
Why they're here: Langston Hughes owns a 56-7 win over North Atlanta and a 66-6 road victory at Morrow. A 22-3 loss to #69 Grayson is the lone blemish on an otherwise dominant start.
#84 Centennial (Peoria) (AZ)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 96 (up 12)
Latest result: W 27-3 over Mountain View (AZ)
Best result: W 27-3 over Mountain View (AZ)
Why they're here: Centennial is 3-0 after a 27-3 win over Mountain View. The Coyotes have defended well throughout the unbeaten start, though the schedule has not yet produced a signature opponent.
#85 Pacifica (Oxnard) (CA)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 85 (same)
Latest result: W 35-6 over Highland (CA)
Best result: W 39-20 at Hart (CA)
Why they're here: Pacifica is 4-0 with a 39-20 road win at Hart and three other victories by at least 25 points. The Tritons have scored 178 points in four games.
#86 Central East (CA)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 86 (same)
Latest result: W 56-7 over Turlock (CA)
Best result: W 20-14 at Oak Ridge (CA)
Why they're here: Central East is 3-0 with a 20-14 road win at Oak Ridge. The Bengals have also posted victories by 30 and 49 points, providing both quality and dominance.
#87 Katy (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 87 (same)
Latest result: W 45-21 over Tompkins (TX)
Best result: W 28-17 over Atascocita (TX)
Why they're here: Katy is 3-0 with a win over Atascocita and two more victories by at least 18 points. The Tigers have scored 115 points against a solid opening schedule.
#88 Saraland (AL)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 88 (same)
Latest result: W 59-9 over Theodore (AL)
Best result: W 59-9 over Theodore (AL)
Why they're here: Saraland rebounded from its loss to #71 Gulf Shores with a 59-9 win over Theodore. The Spartans are 2-1 with both victories coming by at least 19 points.
#89 Ridge Point (TX)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 56-35 at Bridgeland (TX)
Best result: W 28-7 over Shadow Creek (TX)
Why they're here: Ridge Point is 3-0 with wins over Dickinson, Shadow Creek and Bridgeland. The Panthers have scored at least 28 points in every game and won twice by 21.
#90 South Oak Cliff (TX)
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 57 (down 33)
Latest result: L 23-21 to North Shore (TX)
Best result: L 23-21 to North Shore (TX)
Why they're here: South Oak Cliff has lost by six to #42 Richmond Randle and by two to #11 North Shore. Those competitive performances against ranked opponents keep the 0-2 Golden Bears narrowly inside the field.
#91 Austin Westlake (TX)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: L 49-40 to Prosper (TX)
Best result: W 35-10 over Euless Trinity (TX)
Why they're here: Austin Westlake owns two solid wins and scored 40 in a nine-point loss at #51 Prosper. The Chaparrals enter at #91 with a 2-1 record against a credible Texas schedule.
#92 Prattville (AL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 30-29 at Hoover (AL)
Best result: W 49-7 at Niceville (FL)
Why they're here: Prattville is 4-0 with a 49-7 road win at Niceville and a 30-29 victory at Hoover. Two more dominant in-state wins complete a strong opening résumé.
#93 Pittsburg (CA)
Record: 2-1
Previous rank: 93 (same)
Latest result: W 49-21 over James Logan (CA)
Best result: W 40-7 over Monterey Trail (CA)
Why they're here: Pittsburg owns a 40-7 win over Monterey Trail and followed its lone loss with a 49-21 road victory at James Logan. The Pirates are 2-1 with two decisive wins.
#94 Washington Township (NJ)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 21-0 over Williamstown (NJ)
Best result: W 39-20 over Millville (NJ)
Why they're here: Defending New Jersey Group 5 champion Washington Township is 3-0 with wins over Pope John, Millville and Williamstown. The Minutemen have won 17 consecutive games.
#95 Cleveland (NC)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 50-21 over New Bern (NC)
Best result: W 50-21 over New Bern (NC)
Why they're here: Cleveland is 4-0 after a 50-21 win over previously unbeaten New Bern. The Rams have three wins by at least 24 points and a one-point victory over Pinecrest.
#96 Big Walnut (OH)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 100 (up 4)
Latest result: W 46-0 over Hayes (OH)
Best result: W 46-0 over Hayes (OH)
Why they're here: Big Walnut is 4-0 after consecutive wins by 37 and 46 points. The Golden Eagles have allowed seven points across those two games.
#97 Lincoln-Way East (IL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 97 (same)
Latest result: W 50-7 over Bradley-Bourbonnais (IL)
Best result: W 22-21 over Brother Rice (IL)
Why they're here: Lincoln-Way East is 4-0 with a 22-21 win over Brother Rice and two subsequent victories by at least 31 points. The Griffins' unbeaten start combines a signature win with improving dominance.
#98 Toombs County (GA)
Record: 3-0
Previous rank: 94 (down 4)
Latest result: Idle; last played Sept. 4, a 49-21 win over Swainsboro (GA)
Best result: W 58-21 at Benedictine (GA)
Why they're here: Toombs County is 3-0 with a 58-21 road win at 2025 Class 4A finalist Benedictine. The Bulldogs have scored at least 44 points in every game.
#99 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (AL)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: 99 (same)
Latest result: W 53-13 over Central-Tuscaloosa (AL)
Best result: W 42-20 at Hewitt-Trussville (AL)
Why they're here: Hillcrest is 4-0 with a 42-20 road win at Hewitt-Trussville and a 53-13 victory over Central-Tuscaloosa. The Patriots have supplied both a quality road result and consistent scoring.
#100 Princeton (OH)
Record: 4-0
Previous rank: Not ranked (NEW)
Latest result: W 56-7 over Sycamore (OH)
Best result: W 31-24 over Moeller (OH)
Why they're here: Princeton is 4-0 with a 31-24 win over Moeller and three additional decisive victories. The Vikings' mix of quality and dominance earns the final spot.
