Kansas High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Sept. 24

There are some changes at the top of the latest Kansas high school football rankings. While St. Thomas Aquinas is still number one, Andale moves to number two, while Manhattan completes the top three. Here are the state’s best teams, according to Massey.

The Massey Ratings system, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, the strength of their schedule, and the margin of victory.

1. St. Thomas Aquinas Saints

St. Thomas Aquinas’ winning streak now stands at 21 games after their 42-21 victory against Blue Valley. The reigning Kansas high school football Class 5A state champions can claim a 4-0 record for the 2025 season if they defeat Blue Valley Southwest on September 26.

2. Andale Indians

The Indians are at 3-0 after a 53-13 victory over Rose Hill. The defending Class 3A state champions have won 16 consecutive games and Andale can keep the streak going against Wichita Collegiate School on September 26.

3. Manhattan Indians

While they scored only ten points against Hays, it was enough to keep the Indians undefeated through three games. Kansas Jayhawks commit James Dunnigan Jr. scored Manhattan’s lone touchdown via an 87-yard punt return, while Prescott Balderson added an extra point and a field goal to cover the Indians’ production. Dunnigan also blocked a field goal that helped preserve the victory. It’s a tough win for Kansas’ third-best team, and they’ll hope to do better on September 26 against Junction City.

4. Mill Valley Jaguars

After losing to Lee’s Summit North, the Jaguars rediscovered their winning ways against Shawnee Mission East. Mill Valley defeated the Lancers on the ground, led by Max Piva’s 208 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Blake Jay had 97 yards and five rushing TDs. Anthony Clem added 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, the Jaguars’ defense generated five sacks and 53 total tackles. Mill Valley continues the 2025 Kansas high school football season against Lawrence on the 26th.

5. St. James Academy Thunder

After coming up short against St. Thomas Aquinas, the Thunder bounced back by defeating Blue Valley Northwest 21-7. Jake House dominated the Huskies defense with 218 rushing yards and a touchdown, while John Hornback and Preston Canzoneri connected on two touchdown passes. On defense, Gavin Puchalla led the way with nine tackles and an interception. St. James Academy can start a winning streak by defeating Blue Valley on the 26th.

6. Hays Indians

The Indians suffered their first loss this year after scoring a season-low eight points against Manhattan. Despite the defeat, their 2-1 start is better than their record from the first three games of 2024. Hays can get back on the right track with a win against Garden City on the 26th.

7. Great Bend Panthers

The Panthers have won their first three games. In their 38-14 win against Buhler, Daxton Minton finished with 253 passing yards, 25 rushing yards, and three touchdowns (two passing). Conner Holladay added 54 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Cooper Ohnmacht collected 167 receiving yards and a touchdown. As the 2025 Kansas high school football season continues, Great Bend will face Wichita North on the 26th.

8. Blue Valley Northwest Huskies

In their loss to St. James Academy, Aidan Ihm and Logan Chandler connected on a touchdown pass. LJ Bowens led the Huskies with 53 rushing yards, while Baron Marshall had 57 rushing yards. Blue Valley Northwest can get back on track by defeating Washburn Rural at home on September 25.

9. Maize Eagles

The Eagles soared to a 3-0 record after a dominant 56-19 win against Hutchinson. Maize placed the game out of reach after scoring 49 points in the first half. While the Salthawks outscored them in the second half, Maize has inflicted enough damage to secure the victory. The Eagles will play Derby on the 26th.

10. Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers

The Trailblazers have won two in a row after beating Shawnee Mission South 51-7. Syre Padilla dusted the Raiders defense with 222 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Gardner Edgerton’s next game in the 2025 Kansas high school football season will be a September 26 road game against Olathe North.

11. Derby
12. Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic
13. Bishop Miege
14. Northwest
15. Southeast Saline

16. Shawnee Mission Northwest
17. Lawrence Free State
18. Olathe North
19. Olathe South
20. Blue Valley

21. Washburn Rural
22. Hutchinson
23. Hayden
24. Olathe West
25. Rock Creek

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