{"id":314937,"date":"2026-10-27T01:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/314937\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T01:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:00:10","slug":"pennsylvania-high-school-football-top-25-state-rankings-oct-26-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/314937\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 26, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bishop McDevitt made a statement Saturday afternoon with its 51-14 romp over Harrisburg, and it\u2019s reflected in this week\u2019s Pennsylvania<\/a> High School Football<\/a> Top 25 State Rankings.<\/p>\n

The Crusaders had lost their last three games in the series, including defeats in 2024 and 2025 by a combined 10 points, but they made sure there would be no late-game heartbreak this year.<\/p>\n

They forced a three-and-out to open the game, then marched 61 yards in seven plays on their first possession, with Kaedyn Walker scoring the first of his two touchdowns a little over four minutes into the game.<\/p>\n

By the time Creighton Miltsch closed the first half with a 1-yard touchdown run, Bishop McDevitt led 28-7, and while the Cougars had a brief glimmer of hope when Kayden Stephens hit Trays Walker for an 8-yard score midway through third quarter, the Crusaders snuffed it out with a 16-point blitz over a 2 \u00bd-minute stretch that ballooned the lead to 44-14.<\/p>\n

The win propelled Bishop McDevitt to No. 5 in this week\u2019s rankings while dropping Harrisburg seven spots to No. 9, with the Cougars facing new No. 2 State College in their regular-season finale this week.<\/p>\n

Other big winners this week included No. 8 Southern Lehigh, which ended a rival’s long winning streak, and No. 19 Downington East, which went down to the wire to pull out a critical victory.<\/p>\n

Three teams dropped out of the rankings \u2014 Shamokin Area, Parkland and Wilson Area \u2014 with Propel Braddock Hills returning this week, joined by newcomers West York and Central York.<\/p>\n

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

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High School On SI<\/p>\n

PREVIOUS RANKINGS: Wk1<\/a> | Wk2<\/a> | Wk3<\/a> | Wk4<\/a> | Wk5<\/a> | Wk6<\/a> | Wk7<\/a> | Wk8<\/a><\/p>\n

Last week: 1 | Def. Canon-McMillan 42-0<\/p>\n

The Vikings posted a fourth consecutive shutout, during which they have outscored opponents 208-0.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Hempfield Area, Oct. 29<\/p>\n

Last week: 3 | Def. Carlisle 52-0<\/p>\n

Rowan Walker ran for 148 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, and the Little Lions posted their sixth shutout of the season.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. No. 9 Harrisburg, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 4 | Def. Monsignor Bonner\/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic 49-14<\/p>\n

The Hawks led 42-0 at halftime as they won their fifth straight.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. No. 10 Roman Catholic, Oct. 31<\/p>\n

Last week: 5 | Def. Abraham Lincoln 54-14<\/p>\n

The Panthers had three receivers with 100 or more yards as senior QB Joey McLeish was dealing (17-for-21, 378 yards, three touchdowns), while Malik Drayton had his Philadelphia Public League-leading eighth interception.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Frankford, Oct. 31<\/p>\n

Last week: 8 | Def. No. 9 Harrisburg 51-14<\/p>\n

The Crusaders dominated from start to finish, leading 28-7 at halftime en route to their sixth consecutive victory and their first over Harrisburg since 2016.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Chambersburg, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 6 | Def. North Hills 47-7<\/p>\n

Senior QB Aaron Strader ran for 169 yards and four touchdowns to help the Rams get coach Jon LeDonne his 100th career win.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Plum, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 7 | Def. Thomas Jefferson 38-21<\/p>\n

Dual-threat QB Josh Snyder threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns while running for 103 yards on eight carries to lead the Panthers.<\/p>\n

Next up: at West Allegheny, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 9 | Def. Northwestern Lehigh 17-14<\/p>\n

The Spartans ended the Tigers\u2019 40-game regular-season winning streak, getting a big game from RB Adam Fritts (26 carries for 143 yards and a touchdown) and a defense that held Northwestern Lehigh to 184 total yards.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Salisbury Township, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 2 | Lost to No. 5 Bishop McDevitt 51-14<\/p>\n

The Cougars suffered their first regular-season loss since Week 1 of the 2024 season, managing just 181 yards of total offense.<\/p>\n

Next up: at No. 2 State College, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 10 | Def. Father Judge 38-0<\/p>\n

The Cahillite led 17-0 after one quarter, then tacked on three touchdowns in the third quarter \u2014 including a pair of 60-yard scoring runs by Tre Montgomery.<\/p>\n

Next up: at No. 3 St. Joseph\u2019s Prep, Oct. 31<\/p>\n

Last week: 11 | Def. Haverford School 17-16<\/p>\n

The Friars took the lead midway through the fourth quarter, then got interceptions from Will Simmons and Drew Waterfield to seal the victory.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. No. 23 Episcopal Academy, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 12 | Def. Penn Wood by forfeit<\/p>\n

The Clippers received a forfeit and will close out the regular season this week.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Chichester, Oct. 31<\/p>\n

Last week: 13 | Def. Conestoga 52-0<\/p>\n

The Cougars built a 38-0 lead after one quarter and cruised from there.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Strath Haven, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 16 | Def. Neshaminy 42-7<\/p>\n

Brody Blomgren and Eli Olsen each had pick-6s to give the Rams a 13-0 lead, and Trevor Picciotti ran for two touchdowns in the second half.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Central Bucks South, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 17 | Def. Pennsbury 35-7<\/p>\n

The Bucks ran their winning streak to five straight.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Central Bucks East, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 18 | Def. Exeter Township 56-29<\/p>\n

The Eagles erased an early 14-0 deficit as Gavan Foster went 8-of-9 passing for 283 yards and four touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Cocalico, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 19 | Def. Woodland Hills 42-13<\/p>\n

Cody Yacamelli ran for three touchdowns and had a goal-line interception for the Warriors.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Greater Latrobe, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 20 | Def. Uniontown 49-7<\/p>\n

Braeden Plasko was 7-for-7 passing for 125 yards and four touchdowns, and Jaxon Tallerico forced a fumble and recovered two fumbles.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Ringgold, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 21 | Def. Coatesville 31-28<\/p>\n

Juelz Chiron Robinson amassed 152 of his 169 yards on two carries, a 70-yarder on the Cougars\u2019 first play from scrimmage and an 82-yarder just before halftime that tied the game at 14, but it was Ethan Ellis\u2019 6-yard keeper with 6:11 to play that gave them the lead for good.<\/p>\n

Juelz Chiron Robinson doing Juelz things breaking a tackle in the backfields and going 82 yards to the house ties things up with Coatesville and Dtown East at 14 with 58 seconds in 2Q @PaFootballNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qT1zBVEmm9<\/a><\/p>\n

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Next up: vs. Kennett, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 24 | Def. Hanover Area 42-13<\/p>\n

Hunter Pitcavage ran for touchdowns in each of the first three quarters, and the Mountaineers also took advantage of two blocked punts.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Berwick, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked | Def. Yough by forfeit<\/p>\n

The Lions re-enter the rankings ahead of their showdown with Avonworth for the WPIAL 3A Section 2 title.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. Avonworth, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 22 | Def. Valley View 14-7<\/p>\n

Braedon McPartland returned an interception for a touchdown and ran for 107 yards on 15 carries, including 10 in a row over the final 5:38 to help the Cavaliers run out the clock.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Scranton, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: 25 | Def. William Penn Charter 39-17<\/p>\n

A\u2019ahzere Lucas ran for two touchdowns for the Churchmen.<\/p>\n

Next up: at No. 11 Malvern Prep, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked | Def. Susquehannock 40-3<\/p>\n

Aidan Wagner ran for two touchdowns, and Janziel Torres caught six passes for 139 yards and a touchdown for the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n

Next up: at Dover, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Last week: Not ranked | Def. then-No. 23 Wilson 37-35<\/p>\n

Josh Bahr\u2019s fourth-down sack with two minutes remaining sealed the Panthers\u2019 victory in a game that saw the teams exchange the lead five times.<\/p>\n

Next up: vs. William Penn, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Dropped Out<\/p>\n

14. Shamokin Area<\/p>\n

15. Parkland<\/p>\n

23. Wilson<\/p>\n

Under Consideration<\/p>\n

Blue Mountain<\/p>\n

Conestoga Valley<\/p>\n

Great Valley<\/p>\n

Hopewell<\/p>\n

La Salle College<\/p>\n

Mount Carmel<\/p>\n

Notre Dame-Green Pond<\/p>\n

Northwestern Lehigh<\/p>\n

North Pocono<\/p>\n

Solanco<\/p>\n

Southern Columbia<\/p>\n

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy<\/p>\n

Whitehall<\/p>\n

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