New York High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Nov. 10

The New York high school football campaign is in playoff mode as the regular season is complete for teams around the state.

The latest set of Empire State rankings as the playoffs begin continues to see Iona Preparatory School as New York’s No. 1 high school football team once again, with Monsignor Farrell coming in a close second behind them. Which other New York high school football teams make the list in our next set of Top 25 rankings of the regular season?

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 New York high school football Top 25 rankings, according to Massey as of Nov. 10.

1. Iona Preparatory School Gaels

Iona Prep (8-1) bounced back from their first loss of the season, with their latest victory being a 49-21 romp of Archbishop Stepinac. This week the Gaels will take on Cardinal Hayes (1-8) to start off the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) playoffs.

The Gaels started the regular season with a bang, halting the Somers Tuskers’ winning streak and routed them, 37-7, at the Hero’s Bowl Classic and then followed it up with a 53-43 victory over a very good Paramus Catholic team out of New Jersey.

Quarterback Julian Guzman has led the way for Iona Prep’s offense, throwing for 1,748 yards and 17 touchdowns through nine games. Running back Crew Davis, a three-star prospect committed to North Carolina, has spearheaded to the Gaels’ efforts on the offensive side of the ball with 893 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground this season.

2. Monsignor Farrell Lions

Monsignor Farrell (8-1) are on a mission as they head into the playoffs as they cruised to a 38-13 win over Cardinal Hayes last week.

The Lions ended the regular season with a chance to secure a No. 1 seed heading into the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) postseason as they take on Chaminade this week.

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Moye has been solid behind center in the Lions’ first eight games as the signal caller completed 105 of 143 passes for 1,601 yards, 16 touchdowns and just one pick. Senior running back Kevin Gumb Jr. has been the workhorse out of the backfield this season, with the tailback rushed for 1,083 yards and 14 touchdowns.

3. Syracuse Christian Brothers Academy Brothers

Christian Brothers Academy (8-0) nearly got nipped by the upset bug last week, barely pulling off a 21-20 win over Cicero-North Syracuse.

The 2025 season kicked off with a dominating 28-7 victory over Whitesboro to start off at 1-0. Looking at the gap between CBA’s scoring versus their opponents is wide as the Brothers have out-scored the opposition 422-80 through nine contests.

The Brothers opened the NYSPHSAA Class AA playoffs last week with a 55-7 rout of West Genesee Senior and take on Liverpool this Friday.

4. Tottenville Pirates

For the Tottenville Pirates (10-0), they had one of their toughest games of the entire season when they just narrowly defeated Curtis, 14-13.

After the midway point, the Pirates have out-scored their opponents 351-147 on the season, with their offense averaging an impressive 35.1 points per game. With the way their regular season schedule plays out the rest of the way, Tottenville should be undefeated heading into the postseason.

5. St. Francis Red Raiders

St. Francis (7-1) closed out regular season play with a impressive 29-14 win over No. 15 Canisius. When it comes to high-powered offenses, the Red Raiders can keep up with the best of ’em in the Empire State. St. Francis is back on the field on Saturday against Bishop Timon-St. Jude, which they beat in the regular season, 59-35.

The Red Raiders got a solid outing in Week 1 from junior quarterback Trent Buttles, who completed 14 of 29 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns.

Entering this season, the Red Raiders are seeking to reach the state championship game for the first time since 2018. The Red Raiders will need big seasons from Domonic Cook, Jr. and Mason Anderson if they are to accomplish that goal.

New York High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6 – 25

6. St. Anthony’s (7-4)
7. Garden City (7-0)
8. Massapequa (8-0)
9. Christian Brothers Academy (Albany) (8-2)
10. Rye (10-0)

11. Chaminade (7-4)
12. Somers (8-2)
13. Erasmus Hall (6-2)
14. Shenendehowa (8-2)
15. Canisius (4-3)

16. East Islip (7-1)
17. William Floyd (9-0)
18. Archbishop Stepinac (6-5)
19. Saratoga Springs (7-2)
20. Niskayuna (9-1)

21. Half Hollow Hills East (7-2)
22. Bennett (7-1)
23. Northport Senior (8-1)
24. Plainedge (8-0)
25. Sayville (9-0)

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