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Severn, Maryland, July 24, 2025
The latest preseason rankings for high school football in the Mid-Atlantic region have been released, featuring Archbishop Spalding among the top teams at sixth nationally. The rankings underline the area’s competitive talent, with local teams striving for national recognition and showcasing their strength. The top 10 list includes notable schools such as St. Frances Academy and DeMatha, while several others received honorable mentions, reflecting the depth of football excellence in the region.
Severn, Maryland – The latest preseason High School Football rankings in the Mid-Atlantic region have officially been released, showcasing the competition’s top teams for the upcoming season. Archbishop Spalding leads the rankings at the sixth spot nationally, concluding the last season undefeated with a record of 12-0. This accomplishment highlights the strength and depth of high school football in the Mid-Atlantic, where competitive teams continue to rise.
The Mid-Atlantic region comprises the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The prominence of local teams on a national scale emphasizes the area’s reputation for producing top-tier football talent and competitive programs.
In addition to the ranked teams, several schools received honorable mentions, including Gonzaga (Washington D.C.), Malvern Prep (Pennsylvania), Maury (Norfolk, Virginia), Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland), Phoebus (Hampton, Virginia), Providence Day (Charlotte, North Carolina), Rolesville (North Carolina), and Summerville (South Carolina). This selection underscores the wide range of talented football programs across the region.
The rankings reflect not only the strength of the Mid-Atlantic teams but also their impressive standings on a national level. The final regional rankings showed five teams included in the SI Power 25 national rankings. Alongside Archbishop Spalding, notable teams include:
The ranking serves as a crucial tool for understanding the caliber of high school football within the Mid-Atlantic region as teams gear up for a competitive season. Coaches, players, and fans alike eagerly anticipate how the upcoming games will play out and whether any shifts will occur in these esteemed rankings.
The release of these rankings spotlights the ongoing evolution of high school football and its increasingly competitive nature. With each season, teams strive not just for local victories but also for national recognition, showcasing the outstanding talent emerging from the area.
The top 10 teams are: St. Frances Academy, St. Joseph’s Prep, DeMatha, Grimsley, Dutch Fork, Archbishop Spalding, La Salle College Prep, Northwestern, Martinsburg, and Weddington.
Archbishop Spalding is ranked sixth nationally with an undefeated record of 12-0.
The Mid-Atlantic region includes high school teams from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Leading Team | Archbishop Spalding (6th nationally, 12-0 record) |
| Overall Team Strength | 5 teams in the national Power 25 rankings |
| Honorable Mentions | Gonzaga, Malvern Prep, and others |
| Key Dates | Preseason rankings released ahead of the school football season |
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