Maryland High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Sept. 16

The 2025 Maryland high school football season is in full swing as teams have finished the second week of action. St. Frances Academy stays on top of the state rankings, with DeMatha Catholic coming in second. Here’s how Massey ranked Maryland’s best based on the latest games.

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

1. St. Frances Academy Panthers

After losing to St. John Bosco, the best team in Maryland high school football recovered via a 34-26 win against Pennsylvania’s St. Joseph’s Prep. St. Frances Academy earned its second victory in three games despite not scoring against the Hawks in the fourth quarter. The Panthers can secure two victories in a row if they can defeat The First Academy on September 19.

2. DeMatha Catholic Stags

The Stags are on a 13-game winning streak after a dominating 44-7 victory over Roman Catholic. DeMatha Catholic scored 20 and 24 points in the second and third quarters to earn its 15th consecutive victory dating back to last season. Next for the Stags is a road game against Mt. Zion Prep Academy on September 19.

3. Good Counsel Falcons

The Falcons won their third straight game, beating Middletown 31-14. Paul Alston finished with 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Corey Smith had 66 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, Bryton Brown tallied six tackles, including two sacks. Good Counsel can improve to 4-0 by defeating St. Joseph’s Prep on September 20.

4. Archbishop Spalding Cavaliers

The Cavaliers have split their first four games, including their recent victory against McDonogh. Archbishop Spalding, the defending Maryland high school football Class A state champions, will face Calvert Hall on September 19.

5. McDonogh School Eagles

In the Eagles’ 35-13 loss to Archbishop Spalding, Braeden Palazzo threw for 171 passing yards and a touchdown. Carlos Ferguson had 79 receiving yards and a touchdown. Nick Abrams was also commendable on defense, tallying seven tackles and an interception. After suffering its first loss this season, McDonogh will try to rediscover its winning ways against Loyola Blakefield on September 19.

6. Calvert Hall College Cardinals

After back-to-back victories to open the season, the Cardinals suffered a 48-7 setback against La Salle College. Calvert Hall can get back on track with a victory over Archbishop Spalding on September 19.

7. Quince Orchard Cougars

The defending Maryland high school football Class 4A state champions are off to a 2-0 start after a 56-6 beatdown of Walter Johnson. Josiah Teasley threw for 169 yards, rushed for 58, and scored three touchdowns (two passing). Likewise, this victory extends Quince Orchard’s current winning streak to 15 games. They can get number 16 against Stone Bridge on September 19.

8. Bishop McNamara Mustangs

The Mustangs fought valiantly but lost to Virginia’s Maury Commodores in triple overtime, 38-35. It’s a contrast to the dominant performances they’ve given in their first two games. Bishop McNamara can get back on track by defeating St. Mary’s Ryken on September 19.

9. North Point Eagles

The Eagles soared over Patuxent, scoring a 28-7 victory. They haven’t allowed any of their opponents to reach double digits and have clinched 11 straight victories dating back to last season. North Point can improve to 3-0 by beating Northern on September 19.

10. Loyola Blakefield Dons

The Dons suffered their first loss this season. They failed to score a point against Gonzaga, something that hasn’t happened to Loyola Blakefield since 2022. As they continue the 2025 Maryland high school football season, they can get back on track by defeating McDonogh on September 19.

11. Mount Saint Joseph
12. Rock Creek Christian Academy
13. Linganore
14. Patuxent
15. Arundel Senior
16. Milford Mill Academy
17. Dunbar
18. St. Mary’s
19. Northern
20. Dr. Henry Wise
21. Georgetown Preparatory School
22. Great Mills
23. St. Mary’s Ryken
24. Calvert
25. The Bullis School