Week 16 Super 25 High School Football Scores Released
In Week 16, Florida’s high school football scene captured national attention, featuring dramatic outcomes in state championship games. Notably, two teams ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 faced unexpected defeats in this decisive week.
Florida Championship Upsets
No. 22 Chaminade-Madonna, known for their competitive prowess, suffered a surprising loss. The unranked Cardinal Newman from West Palm Beach clinched their first football state title, defeating Chaminade-Madonna 17-14 in the FHSAA 1A championship. This defeat will likely affect Chaminade-Madonna’s ranking in the upcoming national poll.
The suspense continued as No. 18 Northwestern from Miami fell to another unranked team, Raines from Jacksonville. In a thrilling matchup, Raines narrowly won 23-22, marking their first championship since 2018. The game’s climax involved a dramatic 17-yard catch and run by Tadarius Washington of Raines in the final seconds.
Key Performances Across the Nation
The weekend saw other notable results in the Super 25. A highly ranked team, Santa Margarita from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, handed De La Salle of Concord their first loss of the season. Santa Margarita won decisively with a score of 47-13, securing the program’s second CIF Open Division State Championship.
Updated Super 25 Rankings and Records
As teams complete their seasons, here is the current top 25 list:
| Rank | Team | Record | Next Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buford (Ga.) | 14-0 | vs. Carrollton on 12/16 |
| 2 | Carrollton (Ga.) | 14-0 | vs. Buford on 12/16 |
| 3 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) | 11-1 | Season Completed |
| 4 | Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) | 11-3 | Defeated De La Salle (47-13) |
| 5 | Southlake Carroll (Texas) | 14-1 | Lost to DeSoto (44-57) |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 9-0 | Season Completed |
| 7 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) | 9-1 | Defeated Corner Canyon (37-20) |
| 8 | Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) | 12-1 | Season Completed |
| 9 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 14-1 | Defeated Lakeland (29-0) |
| 10 | Centennial (Corona, Calif.) | 11-2 | Season Completed |
This week’s developments have shifted the dynamics of the national rankings. As we approach the final stretch of the season, each game promises excitement and potential upsets.
