High School Football America Releases Weekly National Top 300 Rankings
The High School Football America 300, powered by NFL Play Football, released its updated national high school football rankings for the 2026 season, tracking results from games played between October 1 and October 3, 2026. High School Football America reported that teams across the country competed through a heavy slate of matchups, with several key regional contests shifting positions inside the top tier of the national rankings.
The weekly release serves as a benchmark for elite high school programs nationwide, evaluating on-field performance, strength of schedule, and head-to-head outcomes. Teams near the top of the list continued dominant stretches, while key divisional games caused movement among lower-ranked contenders.
Top-Ranked Contenders Secure Decisive Victories
Programs anchoring the upper tier of the rankings delivered dominant performances during the early October weekend. St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida cruised past Monarch with a 71-20 victory, maintaining its stronghold near the top of the national list. In Georgia, Buford blanked Collins Hill 43-0, while Carrollton handled Northgate 62-13.
Out West, Santa Margarita edged No. 9 St. John Bosco 21-7 in a marquee California matchup. Meanwhile, Bishop Gorman in Nevada routed SLAM 69-0, and IMG Academy in Florida held off the United Kingdom’s NFL Academy in a narrow 42-40 contest. In South Florida, Columbus defeated No. 24 Miami Central 28-3.
Upsets and Weather Disrupt the Schedule
Not all highly ranked teams escaped the weekend unscathed. Thompson fell in a close 28-27 decision against Prattville in Alabama.
Weather and environmental factors also impacted the schedule. West Boca Raton and The First Academy postponed their matchup to November 3. In California, Mission Viejo and San Clemente had their game canceled due to local fires.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were the October 2026 rankings released?
High School Football America released the updated HSFA 300 scoreboard and rankings on October 4, 2026, covering games played from October 1 through October 3.
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Which game was canceled due to fires?
The matchup between Mission Viejo and San Clemente in California was canceled because of local fires.
What was the score of the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Monarch?
St. Thomas Aquinas defeated Monarch with a final score of 71-20.
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