News Summary
West Point, Mississippi has claimed the top spot in the Southeast Region high school football rankings after Milton suffered a loss to Gainesville. With an undefeated record and a recent victory over Pontotoc, West Point has solidified its elite ranking. Other teams, including Carrollton and Chaminade-Madonna, have also moved up in the rankings. The landscape of high school football remains competitive as teams gear up for critical games leading to the postseason.
West Point Takes Over Top Spot in Southeast Region After Milton’s Loss
West Point, Mississippi has ascended to the top of the Southeast Region high school football rankings following Milton’s recent defeat. Last week, Milton experienced a disappointing 28-16 loss to Gainesville, which caused them to drop out of both the national Power 25 and the Southeast Region Top 10 rankings.
West Point’s success this season has been marked by an impressive undefeated record, maintaining their momentum with a decisive victory over Pontotoc. This victory allowed them to take their place among the Southeast Region’s elite rankings. The remainder of the Southeast Region Top 10 teams saw no changes in their standings, indicating stability among the top competitors in the region.
In conjunction with West Point’s entry into the rankings, several teams have moved up one spot. These teams include Carrollton, Chaminade-Madonna, Clay-Chalkville, and Baylor, all of which have shown consistent performance this season, contributing to their rise in the rankings.
Defending Champions and Upcoming Matchups
The current defending champions, including NFL Academy International from London, England, and Rockdale County from Conyers, Georgia, faced a mix of outcomes in their recent games. NFL Academy International was idle last week, while Rockdale County suffered a significant defeat, losing 58-10, leaving them to rest this week.
Dacula, another competitor from Georgia, endured a similar fate with a 58-7 loss last week but is preparing for an upcoming matchup against Central Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Meanwhile, Brother Martin from New Orleans, Louisiana continues their challenging season after a 48-13 loss, gearing up for an important game at Jesuit in New Orleans.
Chapel Hill from Douglasville, Georgia faced a dominant 56-7 win and looks forward to a matchup against East Coweta in Sharpsburg. Blanche Ely from Pompano Beach, Florida recorded a remarkable victory with a score of 60-0 last week and is set to play against Avant Garde Academy in Hollywood, Florida. Similarly, Huffman from Birmingham, Alabama triumphed with a 56-6 win and will be contesting against Oxford this week.
Two teams, Ambassador Christian from Huntersville, North Carolina, and Pontotoc from Mississippi, are in contrasting situations as Ambassador Christian is idle, and Pontotoc, having secured a 50-13 win last week, is preparing for a game against Lafayette in Oxford, Mississippi.
Southeast Region Top 10 Teams
The current Southeast Region Top 10 teams are:
- Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)
- McCallie (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
- Miami Central (Fla.)
- Milton (Ga.)
- Northwestern (Miami)
- Saraland (Ala.)
- Thomas County Central (Thomasville, Ga.)
- Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)
- Trinity (Louisville, Ky.)
Context and Future Outlook
The rankings are part of the High School on SI Power 25 national high school football rankings, which assess teams across the United States. René Ferrán, a sports journalist with a track record of covering high school sports in the Pacific Northwest since 1993, emphasizes the significance of these rankings as the season approaches critical games.
As the regular season draws to a close, OHSAA teams have only two games remaining before the postseason. The OHSAA requires 12 teams to qualify per region for this playoff stage, adding an element of urgency and competitiveness among the teams fighting for their positions.
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Additional Resources
- Record Courier: OHSAA High School Football Playoffs
- Sports Illustrated: Southeast Region Football Rankings
- Des Moines Register: Iowa High School Football Recap
- KCCI: Iowa High School Football Rankings
- Beaumont Enterprise: Southeast Texas High School Football Scores
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