{"id":281174,"date":"2026-09-08T02:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/281174\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T02:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:02:11","slug":"pennsylvania-high-school-football-top-25-state-rankings-sept-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/281174\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 7, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pittsburgh Central Catholic<\/a> remained atop this week\u2019s High School On SI Pennsylvania<\/a> Top 25 Football<\/a> State Rankings after the Vikings thrashed Woodland Hills 45-0.<\/p>\n

However, right on their heels is St. Joseph\u2019s Prep following the Hawks\u2019 31-23 victory over Tennessee power Brentwood Academy in one of MaxPreps\u2019\u00a0 featured games of the week.<\/p>\n

Central Catholic takes on 5A No. 1 Pine-Richland in one of the marquee early-season matchups of the year.<\/p>\n

Here are this week\u2019s Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings.<\/p>\n

PREVIOUS RANKINGS: WK1<\/a>\u00a0 | WK 2 |<\/p>\n

1. Central Catholic (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 1; Def. Woodland Hills 45-0<\/p>\n

The Vikings entered the national Power 25 rankings<\/a> this week ahead of a showdown with Pine-Richland.<\/p>\n

2. St. Joseph\u2019s Prep (1-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 2; Def. Brentwood Academy 31-23<\/p>\n

Ohio State commit Jett Harrison<\/a> had five catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns, and the Hawks stopped Brentwood on fourth down at the 1-yard line late in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

3. Malvern Prep (1-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 3; Def. No. 9 La Salle College 21-0<\/a><\/p>\n

The Friars defense stood tall throughout, with Jack Schuster making a diving interception in the red zone to stop one drive, then scoring a clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

4. Pine-Richland (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 5; Def. West Allegheny 59-20<\/p>\n

Khalil Taylor caught three of Aaron Strader\u2019s four touchdown passes and returned a kickoff 79 yards for another score.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Harrisburg (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 8; Def. Cedar Cliff 54-14<\/p>\n

Princeton Dent ran for 66 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries, and Kayden Stephens was 14-of-18 passing for 250 yards and two scores.<\/p>\n

6. Bishop McDevitt (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 9; Def. Central Dauphin East 45-0<\/p>\n

Sebastian Williams threw for 204 yards and five touchdowns as the Crusaders cruised.<\/p>\n

7. Upper St. Clair (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 10; Def. North Allegheny 21-14<\/p>\n

The Panthers recovered an onside kick with 1:23 left to win the schools\u2019 first meeting since 2015.<\/p>\n

8. State College (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 11; Def. Chambersburg 38-0<\/p>\n

Connor Kulka threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns on 11-of-14 passing and\u00a0 also ran for another score.<\/p>\n

9. La Salle College Prep (0-2)<\/p>\n

Last week: 4; Lost to No. 3 Malvern Prep 21-0<\/a><\/p>\n

The Explorers trailed 14-0 at halftime and turned the ball over three times.<\/p>\n

10. Chester (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 16; Def. George Washington 40-7<\/p>\n

The Clippers were in more of a rhythm in earning their 19th consecutive regular-season victory.<\/p>\n

11. Roman Catholic (0-2)<\/p>\n

Last week: 6; Lost to Don Bosco Prep 38-14<\/p>\n

Roman Catholic trailed 38-0 after three quarters before finding the end zone with two late touchdowns.<\/p>\n

12. Southern Lehigh (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 18; Def. Blue Mountain 45-36<\/p>\n

Colton Sams threw for 313 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 83 yards and another score for the Spartans.<\/p>\n

13. Springfield (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 19; Def. Marple Newtown 21-3<\/p>\n

The Cougars spotted the visitors an early 3-0 lead before taking control.<\/p>\n

14. Imhotep Charter (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: 12; Lost to DeMatha (MD) 21-20<\/p>\n

The Panthers led 20-7 after three quarters but couldn\u2019t hold on.<\/p>\n

15. West Chester Bayard Rustin (1-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 21; Def. Phoenixville 33-7<\/p>\n

Jack Freney ran for 100 yards and\u00a0 a touchdown to lead a balanced run game that amassed 248 yards, and Dane Roche had a 25-yard pick-six.<\/p>\n

16. Central Bucks West (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 23; Def. Wilson 35-23<\/p>\n

The Bucks backed up their Week 1 upset of Easton Area by downing Wilson, intercepting Bulldogs quarterback Cole Peterson three times.<\/p>\n

17. Canon-McMillan (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: 7; Lost to Trinity 29-24<\/p>\n

Ty Jansma was 14-of-31 for 199 yards and two touchdowns, but Canon-McMillan fell at home to its crosstown rival.<\/p>\n

18. Central York (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked; Def. No. 19 North Penn 42-33<\/p>\n

Sophomore QB Jamin Ilgenfritz had a breakout performance with six touchdowns on 16-of-22 passing for 233 yards, with five scoring tosses to Demarcus Murray.<\/p>\n

19. North Penn (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: 13; Lost to No. 18 Central York 42-33<\/p>\n

The Knights tried to rally from a 42-21 deficit with two late scores.<\/p>\n

20. Easton Area (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked; Def. Pennsbury 32-7<\/p>\n

That\u2019s more like it. The Red Rovers bounced back from an opening loss to Central Bucks West by blasting Pennsbury.<\/p>\n

21. Hopewell (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 22; Def. Chartiers Valley 35-20<\/p>\n

The duo of James Armstrong (375 total yards, four TD passes) and Avery Bokor (seven catches for 125 yards and three TDs) led the Vikings to victory.<\/p>\n

22. Episcopal Academy (0-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: 14; Lost to Lawrenceville School 30-17<\/p>\n

The Churchmen couldn\u2019t keep pace with their New Jersey hosts after they scored back-to-back touchdowns to build a 16-3 lead.<\/p>\n

23. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (0-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: 15; Lost to Salesianum (DE) 23-0<\/p>\n

The Sallies are one of Delaware\u2019s top teams after reaching the DIAA 3A final last year.<\/p>\n

24. Twin Valley (2-0)<\/p>\n

Last week: 25; Def. Susquehanna Township 17-13<\/p>\n

Brody Majeski and Maverik Foster scored early touchdowns to give the Raiders an early 14-0 lead they never relinquished.<\/p>\n

25. Monsignor Bonner\/Archbishop Prendergrast Catholic (1-1)<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked; Def. Archbishop Ryan 29-0<\/p>\n

The Friars bounced back from a Week 1 loss to St. Augustine Prep (NJ).<\/p>\n

Dropped out<\/p>\n

17. Peters Township<\/p>\n

20. Haverford School<\/p>\n

24. Exeter Township<\/p>\n

OK, we had our say. What say you? Who do you think is the No. 1 team in the Pennsylvania high school football ranks? Vote now who the people\u2019s choice is.<\/p>\n

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