It won’t be unusual to see Mater Dei and St. John Bosco at the top of the polls. Both have dominated, winning the last six national championships. 

Both teams Hail from the same conference (Trinity League), which is typically one of the toughest in the country. Seven schools comprise the panel: Jserra, Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran, Rosary Academy, San Margarita, Servite, and St. John Bosco.

The showdown of No. 1 vs. No. 2 watched the Monarchs beat St. John Bosco, 17-7 last season in conference play but later fell to the No.2 Braves, 24-22 in the postseason. The Braves routed Serra, 45-0, in the CIF Open Division state championship, leading to its national title. 

It’s a new season. Mater Dei has a new coach, but the chain of success looks to continue. Head coach Frank McManus will lead the Monarchs following Bruce Rollinson’s retirement, who led the charge for 34 seasons, compiling a 339-86-2 record.

McManus coached the defensive backs for the last seven years.

Like last season, Mater Dei tops the charts, and Bosco at No. 2. 19 starters helped land the Monarchs in the driver’s seat. Still, the pressure is on to win another title.

As always, expect the Florida schools to be competitive. No. 4 IMG Academy leads the loaded state and could battle for the top spot before the season ends.

Miami Central and St. Francis round out the top five. 

Check the listing below to view all the rankings. 

Ranking/Team/State 2022 Record 2022 Ranking

No. 1 Mater Dei (California) (12-1) 4

No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Nevada) (14-1) 5

No. 3 St. John Bosco (California) (13-1) 1

No. 4 Buford (Georgia) (11-1) 32

No. 5 IMG Academy (Florida) (8-1) 8

No. 6 Miami Central (Florida) (14-0) 2

No. 7 St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) (14-0) 4

No. 8 Duncanville (Texas) (15-0) 6

No. 9 St. Joseph’s Prep (Pennsylvania) (12-1) 19

No. 10 St. Frances Academy (Maryland) (8-1) 7

No. 11 Dutch Fork (South Carolina) (14-1) 17

No. 12 Columbus (Miami, Florida) (14-1) 20

No. 13 St. Edward (Ohio) (15-1) 12

No. 14 Chaminade-Madonna (Florida) (13-1) 9

No. 15 Thompson (Alabama) (11-3) 36

No. 16 American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) (12-2) 11

No. 17 North Shore (Texas) (15-1) 10

No. 18 Colquitt County (Georgia) (13-1) 28

No. 19 St. John’s College HS (Washington, DC) (8-4) 47

No. 20 Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) (11-1) 21

 No. 21 DeSoto (Texas) (14-2) 15

No. 22 Corona Centennial (California) (9-2) 30

No. 23 Lipscomb Academy (Tennessee) (13-0) 13

No. 24 Cardinal Gibbons (Florida) (11-2) 25

No. 25 Langston Hughes (Georgia) (15-0) 14

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It’s no surprise two Trinity League teams are among the top of the polls, and both have shared high levels of success in recent years. However, the Monarchs took home the title last season, and with new talent coupled with returners, another title run could be in the cards. That generated enough strength to land Mater Dei atop the Ossports national high school football polls. 

Meanwhile, the No. 2 St. John Bosco Braves are no slouch and have enough talent to match any team in the nation. No. 37 Allen of Texas will play host and have its hands full when it opens the season against the Braves on August 26, 2022. Then the Braves will host Kahuku, HI, on September 09, 2022, two weeks later, travel to Servite before a colossal showdown in Santa Ana against arch-rival Mater Dei on October 07, 2022. The winner could have the inside track to the national championship.

Six schools make up the Trinity League, which was named the toughest conference in high school football according to High School football proprietary algorithm. That list includes JSerra Catholic, Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, Servite, and St. John Bosco.

Others who factor in the title chase include No. 3 IMG Academy, No. 4 Bishop Gorman, No. 5 St. Francis Academy, No. 6 Austin Westlake, No. 7 North Shore, No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas, No. 9 Thompson, and No.10 Buford round out the top ten. All could make a push for a title conversation with an undefeated season. 

The bottom 15 teams will look to advance in the polls as some face terbutaline schedules ahead. 

To view the complete list of rankings, see below.

1. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
2. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
3. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
4. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
5. St. Francis Academy (Baltimore, Md.)
6. Austin Westlake (Austin, TX.)
7. North Shore (Houston, TX.)
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
9. Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)
10. Buford (Ga.)
11. Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
12. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)
13. Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)
14. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
15. Duncanville (Texas)
16. Guyer (Denton, Tx.)
17. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)
18. American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
19. St. John’s (Washington, D.C.)
20. Venice (Fla.)
21. St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
22. Central (Miami, Fla.)
23. Lakeland (Fla.)
24. Katy (Texas)
25. Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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