Ossports top 25 national high school football rankings for week four

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No. 1 St. John Bosco dominates St. Frances Academy

Early on, the contest shaped into a defensive battle. Both teams suffered an interception before 3-star quarterback Caleb Sanchez, who passed for 265 yards on 24-of-31 attempts and four touchdowns, utilized quick passes to progress top-ranked St. John Bosco’s offense downfield, where UCLA running back commit Cameron Jones concluded the drive on a two-yard scoring run, and the Braves (4-0) defeated St. Frances Academy in dominating fashion, 37-14. Defensive linemen sophomore Dutch Horisk, junior Max Amasio, and junior Epi Sitanilel Usumalii aided in forcing three turnovers.

Trailing 14-0, St. Frances got on the board when it drove 69 yards as Oregon recruit quarterback Michael Van Buren, who was sacked eight times, spotted receiver Mason Beale in the end zone with 2:42 left in the second quarter. Buren threw a final touchdown to Beale to close out the score.

Monarchs stay undefeated

Ignited by four first-half turnovers, No. 2 Mater Dei slammed Hawaii Kahuku 55-8. The defense played inspiring, forcing two fumbles and a pair of interceptions before halftime as it led 41-8. Mater Dei (4-0) recorded six turnovers, including two for touchdowns.

Quarterback Elijah Brown led the Monarchs offense, passing for 223 yards on 16-of-23 attempts and four touchdowns. Speedy tailback Nathanial Frazier picked up 102 on seven carries.

Outmatched on both sides of the ball, the Red Raiders moved the ball, but nothing materialized outside of its touchdown.

IMG explodes turnovers and exposes Ben Davis

No 3. IMG (3-0) used a balanced effort to dispose of Indiana’s top team and perennial power, Ben Davis, 34-14. The Ascenders’ defense controlled the line of scrimmage and stopped the run with the help of Jayden Jackson, TJ Lindsey, and David Stone. The most significant moment of the day was when Stone, 6”4′, weighing 270 pounds, intercepted Thomas Gotkowski’s pass and ran 92 yards for a touchdown in the second half.

Liberty commit quarterback Jayden Bradford wasted little time sparking the fireworks by tossing a quick pass to speedy receiver Jarrae Hawkins, who made a defender miss as he sprinted 67 yards down the right sideline to the end zone, giving the Ascenders a 7-0 lead. After, it was all downhill. Defensive back Alton Marks added a 54-yard pick-six later in the second half.

The loss brought a positive outlook for Ben Davis. Minus the two pick-sixes, including a turnover in the red zone, the Giants feel it can compete with the best nations.

Bishop Gorman is still in the national championship hunt

No. 4 Bishop Gorman (3-0) had a bye week but kept its hopes alive for a national champion bid as it edged previous No. 6 Miami Central in a thriller, 39-35, in Nevada Las Vegas. The Gaels watched tight end Elija Lofton run into the end zone with 24 seconds remaining to cap the madness.

No. 5 Buford enjoyed a bye week.

Here is a look at the national rankings for the fourth week of the season.

1. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Ca) 4-0 —

2. Mater Dei (Santa Ana,CA) 4-0

3. IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) 3-0

4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) 4-0

5. Buford (GA) 3-0

6. Duncanville (TX) 2-0

7. Chaminade-Madona (Hollywood, FL) 3-0

8. Central (Miami, FL) 1-1

9. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) 4-0

10. North Shore (Houston, TX) 4-0