Kansas High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 7

The high school football season continued in Kansas last week, as many of the top programs in the Sunflower State were in action. Plenty of interesting results followed.

Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state title. Below are the top 25 Kansas high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Oct. 7.

1. St. Thomas Aquinas Saints

The Saints remain the best team in Kansas high school football after reaching the 40-point mark for the fourth consecutive game. Their last game was a 43-14 victory over Bishop Miege, in which Calin Arndt dominated with 249 rushing yards and three touchdowns. St. Thomas Aquinas can improve to 6-0 by defeating Rockhurst on October 10.

2. Andale Indians

Through five games, no one has put up a formidable challenge against the Indians. Their last game was a 45-3 demolition of Nickerson, the third time they’ve limited an opponent to seven points or less. Likewise, Andale’s average victory margin during their 5-0 start is 58 points per game. The Indians can go to 6-0 with a win against Smoky Valley on October 10.

3. Mill Valley Jaguars

The Jaguars are on a three-game winning streak via a 56-24 beatdown against Shawnee Mission Northwest. Mill Valley’s ground game was spectacular, thanks to the efforts of Blake Jay (129 rushing yards, three touchdowns), Max Piva (108 yards, two touchdowns), and Reggie Reece (125 yards, three TDs). The Jaguars will proceed with their October 10 home game against Olathe West.

4. Maize Eagles

The Eagles’ 53-9 victory against Campus Haysville kept them undefeated for the 2025 Kansas high school football season. Brayden Myovela threw for 151 yards, rushed for 128, and contributed four touchdowns (three passing). Maize will return to action against Maize South on the 10th.

5. St. James Academy Thunder

The Thunder’s win streak is now at three games after edging St. Pius X 27-21. Jake House rushed for 113 yards and four touchdowns, while John Hornback added 80 yards. Next on St. James Academy’s schedule is an October 10 home game against Blue Valley North.

6. Hays Indians

The Indians have started a winning streak after a 33-28 victory against Junction City. Hays is trending in the right direction, scoring 81 points in their last two games. The Indians can go to 5-1 if they defeat Dodge City on October 10.

7. Manhattan Indians

After suffering their first loss in the 2025 Kansas high school football season, the Indians recovered by beating Emporia 41-6. EJ Massenburg tallied 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Max Evans-Pryor supported with 109 rushing yards and two TDs. Evans-Pryor also had 1.5 sacks and 13 total tackles on defense. Manhattan will return to action versus Northwest on October 10.

8. Southeast Saline Trojans

The Trojans remained perfect after a dominating 73-7 victory against Lyons. Gannon Jacobson threw three touchdown passes, while Grady Gebhardt added three rushing touchdowns. A win over Hillsboro on August 10 elevates Southeast Saline to 5-0.

9. Great Bend Panthers

The Panthers earned their first shutout victory against Dodge City, 41-0. Daxton Minton had 127 passing yards, 82 rushing yards, and four touchdowns. Conner Holladay finished with 10 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Ian Premer had two receiving TDs. Next on Great Bend’s schedule is a home game versus Liberal on October 10.

10. Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic Crusaders

The Crusaders complete the Kansas high school football top ten after earning a 5-0 record. Their 49-6 victory against Southeast marks the third time they’ve limited their opponent to seven points or less. Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic can improve to 6-0 with a win over Bishop Carroll on October 10.

Kansas High School Football Rankings: Nos. 11-25

11. Derby
12. Washburn Rural
13. Hayden
14. Gardner Edgerton
15. Northwest

16. Blue Valley Northwest
17. Lawrence Free State
18. Shawnee Mission East
19. Olathe West
20. Rock Creek

21. Junction City Senior
22. Hoisington
23. Blue Valley
24. Bishop Miege
25. Olathe Northwest

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