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Top High School Football Teams Ranked Across Ten States

10/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

The latest high school football computer rankings were released on October 6, 2025.
They cover ten states, including Ohio and Massachusetts.
Notable top teams include Elder (Ohio), KIPP Pride (North Carolina), Irmo (South Carolina), Chaminade-Madonna (Florida), Cass Tech (Michigan), Burlington (Colorado), Wahama (West Virginia), Dowling Catholic (Iowa), Killingly (Connecticut), and Hoosac Valley (Massachusetts).
Rankings use Colley-inspired method to reduce subjectivity.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, the National Federation of State High School Associations standardized football rankings to improve fairness and competitiveness across states like Ohio and Massachusetts. This initiative introduced the Colley method, which minimizes bias in team evaluations, influencing how high school football is organized and perceived, and shaping competitive structures nationwide.

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Story summary

The latest high school football computer rankings were released on October 6, 2025.
They cover ten states, including Ohio and Massachusetts.
Notable top teams include Elder (Ohio), KIPP Pride (North Carolina), Irmo (South Carolina), Chaminade-Madonna (Florida), Cass Tech (Michigan), Burlington (Colorado), Wahama (West Virginia), Dowling Catholic (Iowa), Killingly (Connecticut), and Hoosac Valley (Massachusetts).
Rankings use Colley-inspired method to reduce subjectivity.

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