LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Undefeated Lake Creek won its 81st straight and moved closer to defending its Texas 5A state title, staying atop the 2023 USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 for a 27th week.
The (40-0) Lions swept Berser Hill twice in their last playoff series and play in the best-of-three regional final at Georgetown starting later today. Lake Creek, 119-2 over the past three seasons, beat the Eagles 10-4 earlier this season.
Meanwhile, Jackson (22-1), Roncalli (28-3-1) and Springfield (26-0) moved up from last week’s No. 1 seed. 2 team: Bentonville (29-3), after the Tigers’ 6-4 loss to eventual champion Bryant in the Arkansas 6A state semifinals. Springfield next game no. 22 Anthony Wayne (26-3) in the Ohio Division I Region final on Friday.
Rosemount, Minnesota (20-0) is new to the latest rankings, debuting at No. 1. 11, after staying perfect for the season in Tuesday’s 10-0 loss against Apple Valley. The Irish will take on East Ridge in the 3AAAA semifinals today.
State ratings that are presented 2023 NFCA High School Steering Committee are used to compile the USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25. Teams are selected based on performance, roster quality, strength of schedule and active NFCA membership.
USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll – May 25, 2023
1. Lake Creek (Texas)
Record: 40-0 PR: 1:
2. Jackson (Wash.)
Record: 22-1 |: PR: 3:
3. Roncalli (Ind.)
Protocol: 28-3-1 | PR: 4:
4 Springfield (Holland, Ohio)
Record: 26-0 PR: 5:00
5. Bentonville (Ark)
Record: 29-3 | PR: 2:
6. Willow Canyon (Ariz.)
Record: 30-2-1 |: PR: 6:00
7. Rockridge (Ill.)
Record: 34-1 |: PR: 9:00
8. Ballard (Q.)
Record: 32-1 |: PR: 10:00
9. Watkins Memorial (Ohio)
Record: 27-1 |: PR: 8 o’clock
10. St. Amant (La.)
Record: 34-2 |: PR: 11:00
11. Rosemount (min.)
Record: 20-0 PR: NR:
12. Moorpark (California)
Record: 21-2 PR: 12:00
13. Mount Vernon (Mo.)
Protocol: 37-1 |: PR: 14:00
14. Salpointe Catholic (Ariz.)
Protocol: 35-1 |: PR: 15:00
15. West Stanley (NC)
Record: 28-1 |: PR: 16:00
16. Donovan Catholic (NJ)
Record: 27-1 |: PR: 17:00
17. Coral Springs Charter (Fla.)
Protocol: 25-1-2 | PR: 13:00
18. Los Alamitos (California)
Record: 24-4 | PR: 18:00
19. Neshoba Central (Miss.)
Record: 25-5 PR: 7:00
20. St. Francis (California)
Record: 26-2 PR: 19:00
21. Benton (Ark)
Record: 28-4 PR: 20:00
22. Anthony Wayne (Ohio)
Record: 26-3 PR: 22:00
23. Spanish Fork (Utah)
Record: 24-2 PR: 23:00
24. Bend (Or.)
Record: 25-2 PR: 24:00
25 Norco (California)
Record: 28-4 PR: 21:00
Missed, Queen Creek (Ariz.).
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