Kentucky High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 28

The 2025 Kentucky high school football season is in its final week and teams are preparing to make deep playoff runs this fall.

The Trinity Shamrocks remain Kentucky’s No. 1 team after a 52-3 romp of Oldham County last week. Following right behind the Shamrocks are Christian Academy of Louisville, St. Xavier and South Warren coming in a 2-3-4.

Who else makes the cut in this week’s latest set of Kentucky high school football rankings?

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

Here is the latest Kentucky high school football Top 25 rankings, according to Massey as of Oct. 28.

1. Trinity Shamrocks

The Trinity Shamrocks (8-2) closed out their regular season play with a 52-3 rout of Oldham County last week. Now the Shamrocks await the bracket for the Kentucky’s KHSAA Class 6A playoffs.

The Shamrocks will aim for rare three-peat in 2025, which they opened the season with some dominant performances, including a 63-0 rout of Pleasure Ridge Park and a 37-0 blowout of Frederick Douglass.

They will need players like quarterback Zane Johnson, running back Jamaurion Berry and wide receiver Sekou Kamara to fuel what is one of Kentucky’s most potent offenses. If Trinity can pull off a win this week against St. Xavier (Ohio), there’s a strong chance they could win out the rest of the way.

2. Christian Academy of Louisville Centurions

Christian Academy of Louisville (9-0) have made it look too easy in the last few weeks, out-scoring its last three opponents De Sales, Central and Western High School Early College by a combined score of 172-14.

The Centurions started the season off winning three straight blowout victories, including wins over Lexington Christian Academy and Owensboro, respectively. They added also impressive victories in with a 34-27 decision over Ryle and a 55-6 rout of Central Hardin.

Christian Academy of Louisville has been one of the more dominant teams in the state as they feature a loaded roster, led by four-star sophomore defensive lineman Kellan Hall. The Centurions also have talents like senior defensive back Stone Perkins (Ball State commit) and linebacker Chapman Russell on defense.

The Centurions close out the regular season when they go on the road against Fern Creek Traditional this week.

3. St. Xavier Tigers

St. Xavier (6-3) have won three consecutive games in a 49-0 rout of Pleasure Ridge Park last week.

Right out of the gates to kickoff the 2025 season, St. Xavier started with a 38-7 win over Owensboro. The Tigers have since then had a bye week before pulling off dominant victories over Bowling Green and Louisville Male, respectively. Despite the three losses to their record, the Tigers made a bump up in this latest set of Kentucky high school football rankings.

The Tigers ends the season against Madison Central before the playoffs.

4. South Warren Spartans

South Warren (9-0) has been simply dominant in recent weeks, with its latest victory, a 49-14 win over Daviess County, being another example of that.

When it comes to playmakers on the offensive end making things happen for the Spartans, quarterback Camden Page and running back Kayden York have been the two main contributors thus far. Page has thrown for 1,553 yards and 18 touchdowns and York has totaled 561 and 13 scores on the ground.

The Spartans finishes out the regular season against Logan County this week.

5. Boyle County Rebels

The Boyle County Rebels (8-1) have won their last two games out by a combined 101-14 against Lincoln County and Wayne County, respectively.

Boyle County aims to make it six consecutive victories when they face off against Wayne County team this week and follow it up with the finale versus Frederick Douglass. The Rebels have been able to win three clutch games when decided by 11 or less points this season.

Regaining the Class 4A state title will be Boyle County’s foremost goal this year. The Rebels’ tight end duo of Seneca Driver and Maddox Hager is crucial if Boyle County wants to make a serious run at winning another state championship.

Kentucky High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6 – 25

6. Johnson Central (10-0)
7. Highlands (8-2)
8. Covington Catholic (7-3)
9. Frederick Douglass (6-3)
10. Dupont Manual (7-2)

11. Woodford County (8-2)
12. Franklin County (9-0)
13. Ryle (6-3)
14. Owensboro (7-2)
15. Paducah Tilghman (8-1)

16. Pulaski County (7-2)
17. Beechwood (8-1)
18. Madison Central (6-3)
19. Corbin (6-3)
20. Cooper (6-4)

21. Scott County (7-3)
22. Owensboro Catholic (8-1)
23. Louisville Male (6-4)
24. Lexington Christian Academy (6-3)
25. Lexington Catholic (7-2)

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