New High School Rankings
Statewide High School Football Polls Highlight Unbeaten Teams Across Four States
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Ohio’s Division I tie was based on identical 71-point totals: Cincinnati Elder and St. Edward were both 4-0, with Elder receiving three first-place votes and St. Edward receiving five. Cincinnati Princeton was third at 57 points.
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Steubenville held a commanding lead in Ohio Division III with 77 points and six first-place votes, ahead of Bellbrook at 68; both teams were 4-0.
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In Tennessee Class 6A, Riverdale’s move to No. 1 followed a 56-0 shutout of LaVergne. Maryville remained second after another shutout, this time against Cleveland, while undefeated Southwind and Oak Ridge completed the top five.
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Tennessee’s Class 1A poll included a notable split among unbeaten or near-unbeaten teams: South Pittsburg received all 19 first-place votes, while Greenback remained ranked first in the area-focused account after opening 4-0 and scoring more than 50 points in each of its previous two games.
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The Tennessee poll’s methodology awarded 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote; participating outlets included The Tennessean, Knoxville News Sentinel, The Commercial Appeal, Daily Memphian and several regional broadcasters and newspapers.
High school football polls across four states revealed dominant unbeaten teams after the latest week of play. Ohio Prep Sports Media Association reported Cincinnati Elder and St. Edward jointly led Division I with identical 71-point totals, both undefeated at 4-0. In Tennessee, Alcoa held Class 4A's top spot while Riverdale claimed No. 1 in Class 6A following a dominant 56-0 shutout of LaVergne. Tennessee Sports Writers Association compiled rankings using a 10-point-per-first-place-vote system across media outlets statewide.
Oregon's 6A and 5A coaches polls featured Tualatin, Mountainside and Sherwood among ranked teams, though these polls are intended for discussion and do not affect official playoff ratings. Minnesota's first rankings of the season placed Kasson-Mantorville, Stewartville and Caledonia atop the southeastern Minnesota standings. These polls represent early-season assessments before conference races intensify.
Ohio Division I Features Rare Tie at the Top
Cincinnati Elder and St. Edward both earned 71 points in Ohio Prep Sports Media Association's Division I poll, creating an unusual deadlock. Elder received three first-place votes while St. Edward earned five, despite both teams sitting 4-0. Cincinnati Princeton finished third with 57 points. The tied ranking reflects how close voter preferences were between the two undefeated programs early in the season.
Steubenville Dominates Ohio Division III Race
Steubenville held a commanding 77-point lead in Division III with six first-place votes, both undefeated at 4-0. Bellbrook, also undefeated, trailed significantly at 68 points. The 9-point gap between first and second place indicated strong voter consensus around Steubenville's credentials early in the season.
Riverdale Moves to No. 1 in Tennessee Class 6A
Riverdale claimed the top ranking in Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 6A poll after crushing LaVergne 56-0. Maryville remained second following its own shutout victory against Cleveland. Both undefeated Southwind and Oak Ridge rounded out the top five. Tennessee Sports Writers Association used a 10-point-per-first-place-vote system through one point for a 10th-place vote.
South Pittsburg Captures All Votes in Class 1A
South Pittsburg received all 19 first-place votes in Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 1A rankings, demonstrating unanimous support for the undefeated program. Greenback, which opened 4-0 and scored over 50 points in each of its last two games, ranked first in area-focused accounts. The Tennessean, Knoxville News Sentinel, The Commercial Appeal and Daily Memphian participated in the voting, along with regional broadcasters and newspapers.
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