New York High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Nov. 17

The New York high school football season is fully in playoff mode as the NYSPHSAA and CHSFL are both in postseason play currently.

Latest set of Empire State rankings as the playoffs continues on sees Iona Preparatory School as New York’s No. 1 high school football team once again, with Monsignor Farrell coming right behind them as they will square off this week for the CHSFL title. 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. 17.

1. Iona Preparatory School Gaels

Iona Prep (9-1) look fully ready to avenge their only loss of the season after cruising past
St. Anthony’s, 42-0. This week the Gaels will take on Monsignor Farrell for the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) championship.

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 1,907 yards and 17 touchdowns through 10 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 1,055 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground this season.

2. Monsignor Farrell Lions

Monsignor Farrell (9-1) are on a mission as they head into the CHSFL championship game as they cruised to a 34-3 win over Chaminade last week. Now the Lions head into the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) title tilt with top-ranked Iona Prep this week.

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Moye has been solid behind center in the Lions’ first eight games as the signal caller completed 117 of 157 passes for 1,765 yards, 18 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 1,276 yards and 15 touchdowns.

3. Syracuse Christian Brothers Academy Brothers

Christian Brothers Academy (10-0) made it two straight NYSPHSAA Class AA playoff wins when they defeated Liverpool last Friday, 27-6.

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 449-86 through 10 contests.

The Brothers go into the third round of the NYSPHSAA Class AA playoffs and will take on Southside this week.

4. Tottenville Pirates

Tottenville Pirates (10-0) made easy work of Port Richmond last week in a 43-6 rout of the Class 4A NY PSAL playoffs.

The Pirates have out-scored their opponents 394-161 on the season, with their offense averaging an impressive 39.4 points per game. Next up here in the playoffs is a matchup against Abraham Lincoln on Friday night.

5. St. Francis Red Raiders

St. Francis (8-1) closed out regular season play with a impressive 29-14 win over No. 15 Canisius.

The Red Raiders were back on the field this past Saturday against Bishop Timon-St. Jude, coming away with a 35-0 victory and now have a rematch against Canisius this Saturday night.

When it comes to high-powered offenses, the Red Raiders can keep up with the best of ’em in the Empire State. The Red Raiders have received solid quarterback play from junior Trent Buttles, who has led this offense to 382 points this season.

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. Rye (11-0)
7. Garden City (8-0)
8. St. Anthony’s (7-5)
9. Massapequa (9-0)
10. Christian Brothers Academy (Albany) (8-3)

11. Erasmus Hall (7-2)
12. Somers (8-3)
13. Canisius (5-3)
14. Chaminade (7-5)
15. Shenendehowa (8-2)

16. Saratoga Springs (8-2)
17. William Floyd (10-0)
18. East Islip (8-1)
19. Plainedge (9-0)
20. Bronxville (8-0)

21. Half Hollow Hills East (8-2)
22. Archbishop Stepinac (6-5)
23. Bennett (8-1)
24. Niskayuna (10-1)
25. Minisink Valley (9-0)

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