Pennsylvania Football: High School State Rankings, Top 25 After Nov. 9, 2026
Few Changes in Top 25
Blue Mountain took Pennridge’s place at No. 25. The rankings follow a week in which several teams advanced through district and league playoff games.
St. Joseph’s Prep Advances
St. Joseph’s Prep, ranked No. 9, beat La Salle Prep 17-7 in the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals. The result ensured there would be a new Class 6A champion, as La Salle Prep was last year’s PIAA 6A titleholder.
The Explorers had opened the season with losses in three of their first four games during an injury-plagued campaign. St. Joseph’s Prep moved on to the league title game.
Playoff Results Across Pennsylvania
The Spartans fell behind East Stroudsburg South 3-0 before scoring 42 unanswered points. A late touchdown by Max Rogers sealed the win and eliminated the defending PIAA 6A champion.
Other reported performances included Connor Kulka throwing four touchdown passes to AJ Fry, while Rowan Walker rushed for 62 yards and two scores. The Panthers won the 5A District 12 title and will wait to learn their next opponent.
Key points
- St. Joseph’s Prep beat La Salle Prep 17-7 in the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals.
- Pennridge dropped out after losing to North Penn in the 6A District 1 first round.
- Blue Mountain entered the rankings at No. 25.
- Eight ranked teams had first-round byes, contributing to limited movement.