The Maryland high school football rankings remain unchanged at the top as of September 27, 2026. Defending Overtime Nationals champion Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy continues to hold the number one spot, despite not playing last week due to a cancellation. The mid-season rankings from Massey Ratings show that the leading teams have maintained their positions.
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The Massey Ratings, a well-regarded system used during the BCS era, ranks teams based on game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.
1. St. Frances Academy Panthers (4-0)
St. Frances Academy, based in Baltimore, was scheduled to host King Drew Medical Magnet from California last week, but the game was canceled as the visiting team could not afford the trip. Coming off a successful 12-1 season and their first Overtime Nationals title, the Panthers are looking to build on their success with a roster that some believe is even stronger this year. Their next game will be on the road against Texas’s Legacy School of Sports Sciences.
2. DeMatha Catholic Stags (4-1)
Hyattsville’s DeMatha Catholic has bounced back from their initial loss of the season with two consecutive wins, including a recent 28-12 victory over Riverdale Baptist. The Stags feature standout players like 2027 four-star edge rusher James Pace and 2028 four-star defensive lineman Nikolas Stevens. They are set to face Mt. Zion Prep at home this week.
3. Archbishop Spalding Cavaliers (3-2)
Archbishop Spalding, the reigning MIAA Class A state champions, secured their third straight win with a decisive 32-0 victory against Gilman last Friday. This season marks the first under new head coach R.B. Green, who previously served as a defensive assistant at Navy. Key players include quarterback Brian Snowden, Jr., and Maryland commit Myles McAfee. The Cavaliers will host Concordia Prep in their upcoming match.
4. Good Counsel Falcons (2-3)
The Good Counsel Falcons faced a setback, losing 35-6 to Pennsylvania’s Malvern Prep, marking their third loss of the season. Last year, they finished with a 6-5 record after competing against top teams in the DMV area. The team is looking to strengthen their lineup, especially on the offensive line led by 2028 four-star Josiah Eney, as they prepare to take on St. Mary’s Ryken.
5. McDonogh School Eagles (6-0)
Completing the top five are the McDonogh School Eagles, who remain undefeated after a narrow 14-10 victory against St. Mary’s. With a strong defensive unit returning from last season’s 8-3 record, they are led by Virginia Tech commit Joseph Buchanan. The Eagles aim for their seventh win against Towson this week.
Maryland High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6-25
6.Quince Orchard Cougars (4-0)7. Loyola Blakefield Dons(4-0)8. Linganore Lancers (3-0)9. Calvert Hall College Cardinals (2-2)10. Bishop McNamara Mustangs (4-1)11. Mount Saint Joseph Gaels (3-2)12. St. Charles Spartans (4-0)13. Huntingtown Hurricanes (4-0)14. Fort HillSentinels(3-0)15. Dunbar Poets (4-0)
16.Oakdale Bears (4-0) 17.North Point Eagles (4-1)18. Concordia PrepSaints (2-1)19.St. Mary’sSaints (2-2)20. Dr. Henry WisePumas (3-0)
21. The Bullis School Bulldogs (3-1)22. BroadneckBruins (3-1) 23.Stephen DecaturSeahawks (4-0) 24. Mergenthaler Vocational TechnicalMustangs (2-1)25.GilmanGreyhounds (1-3)
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