New York High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Nov. 24

The New York high school football season is fully in playoff mode as the NYSPHSAA and CHSFL are deep into the playoffs currently, with the latter heading into its state championship game this Saturday afternoon.

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 as they soundly defeated Monsignor Farrell for the CHSFL title in a 42-20 decision. 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. 24.

1. Iona Preparatory School Gaels

Iona Prep (10-1) fully avenged their only loss of the season after defeating Monsignor Farrell, 42-20, for the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) championship. Now they’ll take on No. 5 ranked St. Francis  for the Catholic League state title on Saturday afternoon.

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 2,113 yards and 19 touchdowns through 11 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 1,257 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground this season.

2. Monsignor Farrell Lions

Monsignor Farrell (9-2) ran into a buzzsaw in the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) title tilt when they faced top-ranked Iona Prep last week, falling 42-20 in the rematch.

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Moye has been solid behind center this season 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 fall, with the tailback rushing for 1,276 yards and 15 touchdowns.

3. Syracuse Christian Brothers Academy Brothers

Christian Brothers Academy (11-0) made it three straight NYSPHSAA Class AA playoff wins when they defeated Southside last week, 42-7.

The 2025 season kicked off with a dominating 28-7 victory over Whitesboro to start off with plenty of optimism and that’s never wavered ever since. Looking at the gap between CBA’s scoring versus their opponents is wide as the Brothers have out-scored the opposition 496-93 through 11 contests.

The Brothers go into the fourth round of the NYSPHSAA Class AA playoffs and will take on No. 25 ranked Bennett this Saturday.

4. Rye Garnets

Continuing to make their way through the NYSPHSAA Class A playoffs with ease is the Rye Garnets, which took care of business last week in a 42-14 victory over Minisink Valley.

This week they will take on Cornwall Central with a chance to clinch their berth to the Class A state championship the following week in Syracuse.

The Garnets have received superb play out of the quarterback position in senior Carson Miller, who has completed 140 of 186 (75 percent) passes for 2,962 yards and 32 touchdowns.

5. St. Francis Red Raiders

St. Francis (10-1) was back on the field this past Saturday against Canisius in a rematch from the regular season, sweeping the season series with a 41-34 victory. The Red Raiders will take on top-ranked Iona Prep this Saturday for the Catholic League state championship on Saturday afternoon in New Rochelle.

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 423 points (38.4 points per game) 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. Tottenville (11-0)
7. Massapequa (10-0)
8. St. Anthony’s (7-5)
9. Garden City (9-0)
10. Erasmus Hall (8-2)

11. Somers (8-3)
12. Christian Brothers Academy (Albany) (8-3)
13. Chaminade (7-5)
14. East Islip (9-1)
15. Shenendehowa (8-2)

16. Canisius (5-4)
17. Saratoga Springs (9-2)
18. Bronxville (9-0)
19. Sayville (11-0)
20. Archbishop Stepinac (6-5)

21. Ward Melville Senior (9-1)
22. Half Hollow Hills East (8-3)
23. Niskayuna (10-2)
24. Bennett (8-2)
25. William Floyd (10-1)

How to Follow New York High School Football

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