Are you ready for #1 vs. #2?

The 2024 high school football season kicks off this week with all-state action — and fans will be treated to a rare early-season showdown between the nation’s top two teams. No. 1 Mater Dei (California) and No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Nevada) square off on Friday in Santa Ana, California, with national championship hopes on the line.

Corona Centennial (Calif.) dropped out of the SBLive/SI Power 25 national high school football rankings this week, finishing 0-2 on the season despite the return of standout quarterback Husan Longstreet from injury, and Buford (Georgia). Austin Westlake (Texas) moves into the No. 25 rankings after a convincing win over Prosper in its season opener.

Below you’ll find a complete look at this week’s SBLive/SI Power 25 national high school football rankings.

Editor’s Note: We accidentally St. Frances Academy (Maryland) from last week’s rankings after we were given an incorrect score. After being made aware of the error, we corrected it on their team pageand we ranked them this week as if they never dropped out of the Power 25 — which wouldn’t have been the case if they hadn’t made that mistake.

September 2, 2024

Previous ranking: 1. Last week: Inactive

The Monarchs were given a week off to prepare for their showdown with No. 2 Bishop Gorman.

Next: September 6 vs. #2 Bishop Gorman

Previous ranking: 2. Last week: Inactive

The Gaels could use the week off to prepare for Mater Deil after traveling to Florida to participate in the Broward County National Football Showcase.

Next: September 6 at No. 1 Mater Dei

Previous ranking: 3. Last week: sure. Eastwood (El Paso, Texas) 71-14

Tribute to Eastwood for taking on the challenge of taking on the Braveswho had built a 48-7 lead at halftime after Matai Fuiava and Koa Malau’ulu combined for five touchdowns in the first half.

Next: September 7 in Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California)

Previous ranking: 4. Last week: Defeated Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.) 70-0

Texas A&M commit Deondrae Riden rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles, and QB Kelden Ryan (Virginia Tech commit) was 12 of 21 for 213 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for two scores.

Next: September 6 vs. North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas)

Previous ranking: 5. Last week: Defeats Alpharetta (Ga.) 58-0

The Eagles limited Alpharetta to 141 total yards and led 44-0 at halftime.

Next: September 13 at Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.)

Previous ranking: 7. Last week: Defense No. 11 Bergen Catholic 27-14

Ascenders QB Ty Hawkins scored three touchdowns and threw for another, rallying from their season opener loss at Corner Canyon.

Next: September 6 against No. 10 Cacao

Previous ranking: 6. Last week: Season not started yet

The Panthers are eager to get their season started, as they are the only Power 25 team that has yet to play a game.

Next: September 6 at South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)

Previous ranking: 10. Last week: Defeated South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas) 38-0

QB Kaleb Bailey opened his senior season with three touchdowns, including two scoring passes to Cameron Smith. The Mustangs defeated South Oak Cliff, a 5A Division II powerhouse that was no match for its 6A Division I rival, by one win.

Next: September 6 in Crowley (Texas)

Previous ranking: 13. Last week: Defeated GlenOak (Canton, Ohio) 45-0

The Tigers scored on five of their six first-half possessions to lead 31-0 at halftime, with Ja’Meir Gamble scoring twice and Jalen Slaughter throwing two touchdown passes. They held GlenOak to 103 total yards.

Next: September 6 against no. 16 Bergen Catholic

Previous ranking: 14. Last week: Mainland Loser (Daytona Beach, Fla.) 51-0

The Tigers quickly took down last year’s Class 3S state champion, with junior QB Brady Hart throwing for 331 yards and four touchdowns (three by Missouri commit Jayvon Boggs). They now look to a showdown with IMG Academy.

Next: September 6 at No. 6 IMG Academy

Previous ranking: 15. Last week: Final No. 9 St. Joseph’s Prep 35-21

The three-time reigning Division I champion Eagles showed that despite graduating three Big Ten players from their offensive line, they can still carry the ball against top competition. Junior RB Brandon White rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass.

Next: September 6 vs. Rock Creek Christian Academy (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)

Previous ranking: NR. Last week: Defender St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ) 31-21

The Panthers rallied from a 21-17 deficit after three quarters, confident that their dominant offensive line would defeat the Green Knights. A touchdown run by freshman Brandon Wills-Dickson early in the fourth quarter gave the visitors a lead.

Next: September 6 at #21 Orange Lutheran

Previous ranking: 16. Last week: Defense of Rome (Ga.) 44-22

Senior QB Julian Lewis, a USC commit and the nation’s No. 5 prospect according to Rivals, had another big game for the Trojans, completing 30 of 35 passes for 352 yards and five touchdowns and running for a score. Junior RB Kimauri Farmer rushed for 103 yards and caught two touchdowns.

Next: September 6 vs. Lithia Springs (Ga.)

Previous ranking: 9. Last week: Lost 35-21 to No. 11 St. Edward

The Hawks gave up 28 straight points in the second quarter and trailed 35-7 at halftime in this battle of interstate Catholic school titans. A bright spot was the debut of freshman WR Jett Harrisonthe son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, who caught four passes for 57 yards.

Next: September 7 vs. Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, NY)

Previous ranking: 11. Last week: Lost 27-14 to No. 7 IMG Academy

The Day 1 finale of the Battle at the Beach in Ocean City did not go in favor of the Garden State team, as the Crusaders fell behind 27-7 early in the fourth quarter. Senior QB Dominic Campanile had two touchdown passes for Bergen Catholic.

Next: September 6 at #9 Washington Massillon

Previous ranking: 8. Last week: Lost 35-34 (OT) to Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Fla.)

The Lions were defeated by the special teams. At the end of regulation, a potential game-winning field goal was blocked and in overtime, the extra-point kick was missed, leading to a wild sideline celebration by Branche Ely.

Next: September 6 vs. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)

Previous ranking: 18. Last week: Inactive

The Diablos had a week off to prepare for an interstate showdown with Liberty, which is ranked second behind Bishop Gorman in Nevada.

Next: September 6 vs. Liberty (Henderson, Nevada)

Previous ranking: 19. Last week: Defender Lutheran North (St. Louis, Mo.) 30-12

The reigning Class 7A state champions got two touchdown passes from senior QB Andrew Alford and a solid night from senior RB Tristan Williams (96 yards and a touchdown) to win this interstate contest.

Next: September 6 at Smiths Station (Ala.)

Previous ranking: 20. Last week: Addicted to Desert Edge (Goodyear, Arizona) 22-0

The Lions’ defense in their Open Division state championship game showed off their defense, which held the Scorpions to 184 total yards, 19 tackles for loss and 11 sacks (junior DL ​​Paz St. John had 7½ TFL and 3½ sacks), and made a critical goal-line stand with 4:28 to play to secure the victory. Dominic Lombardo rushed for 91 yards and three touchdowns for Liberty.

Next: September 6 vs. O’Connor (Phoenix)

Previous ranking: 21. Last week: Defeated Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.) 51-0

The Raiders led 37-0 at halftime after suffering a disappointing loss to Bishop Gorman last week.

Next: September 6 vs. Columbus (Miami, Florida)

Previous ranking: 22. Last week: Defeated Rancho Cucamonga (California) 45-14

The Lancers scored on their first four possessions and collected two interception returns in the first half for scores. Senior QB TJ Lateef (Nebraska commit) spread the ball around, throwing for five touchdowns to four receivers.

Next: September 6 vs. No. 13 St. Frances Academy

Previous ranking: 23. Last week: Defeated Clarkston (Michigan) 35-28

The best recruit in the country, senior QB Bryce Underwood (LSU commit)came to the Tigers’ rescue in their season opener, traveling 55 yards for the winning touchdown after Clarkston tied the score at 28-28 late in the fourth quarter.

Next: September 6 at Stevenson (Livonia, Michigan)

Previous ranking: 25. Last week: Defeated Arizona College Prep (Chandler, Arizona) 42-7

Larry Ellison scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, Miami (Ohio) recruit Noah Ehrlich scored one touchdown and threw for another, and the Bulldogs led 28-0 at halftime en route to the victory.

Next: September 6 in Merrillville (Ind.)

Previous ranking: 17. Last week: Lost 28-21 to Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)

Was it a hangover from the Chargers’ big win a week earlier against IMG Academy? Or, more likely, they suffered a disappointment after losing 5-star WR Jerome Myles to a knee injury in the first quarter?

Next: September 6 vs. Farmington (Draper, Utah)

Previous ranking: NR. Last week: Defeat Prosper (Texas) 35-14

The Chaparrals move into the standings after quarterback Rees Wise threw four touchdown passes to overturn a 14-13 halftime lead.

Next: September 6 vs. San Benito (Texas)

No. 12 Centennial (Corona, California)

No. 24 Buford (Go.)

American Heritage (Plantation, Florida)

Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)

Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Maryland)

Central Catholic (Toledo, Ohio)

Douglas County (Douglasville, Georgia)

Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland)

Kahuku (Hawaii)

Lonely peak (Highland, Utah)

Miami (Fla.) Central

North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas)

Southlake (Texas) Carroll

Wedding Ton (Matthews, NC)

— René Ferran | [email protected]

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