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New Jersey High School Football Top 25 – Nov. 3, 2025

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Top 25 Rankings Update

As the NJSIAA Football Championships continue to intensify, the top 12 teams have remained consistent from the previous week. However, there has been significant movement in the lower half of the rankings. Two new teams have made their debut in the Top 25 this season: Shabazz at No. 23 and Donovan Catholic, which defeated then-No. 13 St. Joseph-Metuchen with a score of 22-3, landing at No. 24.

Fifth-ranked St. Peter’s Prep was the highest-placed team to experience a drop last week. Despite their 31-6 loss to No. 1 Don Bosco Prep, they maintained their position within the Top 5 due to the strength of their opponent. This victory solidifies Don Bosco Prep's position at No. 14 in this week’s High School on SI Power 25 national rankings.

The Non-Public state playoffs are set to begin this weekend, while the Public State Playoffs continue to unfold.

Results from Games Between Ranked Teams

  • No. 1 Don Bosco Prep 31, No. 5 St. Peter’s Prep 6
  • No. 2 St. Joseph Regional 31, No. 18 Delbarton 14
  • No. 25 Paramus Catholic 34, No. 22 DePaul 21

Top 25 Teams

  1. Don Bosco Prep (9-0)
    The Ironmen concluded the regular season with a dominant performance, defeating No. 5 St. Peter’s Prep 31-6. Their defense continued to shine, allowing only seven points or fewer for the third consecutive game and limiting opponents to two touchdowns or less for the seventh straight time. QB Carson Schoen rushed for 158 yards, while Ca’Si Thomas and Colin Brennan combined for 106 more, contributing to one of the team’s most productive offensive performances. Don Bosco will defend its top seed when the Non-Public A playoffs begin in two weeks.

Up next: Nov. 14 vs. Seton Hall Prep (3-6) in the Non-Public A quarterfinals

  1. St. Joseph Regional (7-2)
    The Green Knights extended their momentum after last week’s impressive upset of Bergen Catholic with a commanding 31-14 win over then-No. 22 DePaul on Friday night. They overcame an early deficit by scoring four straight touchdowns. Kyshawn Bryant led the way with three scores, while quarterback Mason Geis kept the offense moving. This victory secured the No. 3 seed in the Non-Public A playoffs.

Up next: Nov. 15 vs. Delbarton (4-5) in the Non-Public A quarterfinals

  1. Bergen Catholic (7-2)
    The Crusaders recorded their second shutout of the year, defeating Seton Hall Prep 40-0 in West Orange. Sophomore QB Trey Tagliaferri threw four touchdown passes to juniors Bryan Porter, Austin Busso, Anthony Willis, and Jamel Hammary. Porter and freshman QB Walker Snee each added rushing scores. Bergen Catholic is set to enter the Non-Public A postseason in two weeks.

Up next: Nov. 15 vs. No. 22 St. Joseph (Met.) (8-1) in the Non-Public A quarterfinals

  1. Winslow (8-2)
    The reigning Group 4 champions started the playoffs with another decisive victory, shutting out Cumberland 56-0 in South Jersey sectional play. Junior QB Jalen Parker passed for 201 yards and three TDs, reaching 30 on the season. Boston College commit Nyqir Helton caught five passes for 100 yards and two scores, while KaRon Ceaser, Julian Peterson, and Erik Worley each added rushing TDs. Winslow has won seven straight games, outscoring opponents 282-32.

Up next: Saturday vs. Shawnee (7-3) in the South Jersey, Group 4 semifinals

  1. St. Peter’s Prep (7-2)
    The Marauders fell 31-6 to No. 1 Don Bosco Prep on Friday in Ramsey, marking their fifth straight loss to the Ironmen. SPP’s lone score came on a 60-yard TD pass from Tyler Bell to senior Hunter Watson—their 14th connection this year and Watson’s eighth consecutive game with a TD (Temple commit).

Up next: Nov. 14 vs. St. Augustine Prep (6-4) in the Non-Public A quarterfinals

  1. Glassboro (10-0)
    The top-seeded Bulldogs began their title defense with a 41-0 shutout of eighth-seeded Audubon in South Jersey sectional play. This marked their second straight shutout, fourth in five games, and seventh overall. Amari Sabb scored twice, including a 45-yard interception return; Xavier Sabb added a 79-yard kickoff return TD. Defensively, Brandon Simmons posted six tackles, three sacks, and a pick-six; Maurice Davis Jr. had two sacks. Glassboro has outscored opponents 466-40.

Up next: Friday vs. Salem (6-4) in the South Jersey, Group 1 semifinals

  1. Old Tappan (9-0)
    The Golden Knights blanked River Dell 37-0 in the North 1, Group 3 quarterfinals on Friday in Old Tappan. Junior QB Zach Miceli threw three TD passes—senior Joey Crescitelli, junior Leo Etter, and junior Christakis Nicolaou. Senior RB Devyn Radoian and senior Damian Du Toit each ran for scores, and a safety on a botched punt snap added points. It’s Old Tappan’s second win over River Dell (35-7 in Week 1). NVOT faces one-loss West Milford in next week’s sectional semis.

Up next: Friday vs. West Milford (9-1) in the North 1, Group 3 semifinals

  1. Washington Township (10-0)
    The top-seeded Minutemen opened the Central Jersey, Group 5 playoffs with a 41-0 shutout of eighth-seeded Howell—their second straight shutout and fifth of the season. They scored 35 points in the second and third quarters. Cole Aquino went 10-of-11 for 97 yards and two TDs. Jaylen Robinson anchored the defense with eight tackles and three sacks; Gabe Palaganas returned a fumble 15 yards for a score.

Up next: Friday vs. Rancocas Valley (6-4) in the Central Jersey, Group 5 semifinals

  1. West Morris (10-0)
    The Wolfpack validated their No. 1 seed in North 2, Group 3 quarterfinals on Friday, defeating eighth-seeded Snyder 42-6 in one of their top offensive displays. It’s the second time scoring 40+ points, mostly via the ground game. Ten ballcarriers combined for 257 yards and five TDs. The run attack will again drive success in sectional semis.

Up next: Friday vs. Roxbury (6-3) in the North 2, Group 3 semifinals

  1. Ramapo (8-1)
    The Raiders shut out Hackensack for the second time in two weeks—35-0 in the North 1, Group 4 quarterfinals on Friday in Franklin Lakes. It’s their third blanking and seventh time holding foes to one score or less. Senior QB Casey Grusser threw four TDs—three to senior Joey Yessis, one to senior Sal Livoti. Senior RB Gino Gorga added the final rushing score. Ramapo gets a rematch with Wayne Valley in Friday’s sectional semis.

    Up next: Friday vs. Wayne Valley (7-3) in the North 1, Group 4 semifinals

  2. Burlington Township (10-0)
    Unbeaten in 10 games for the first time since 2018, top-seeded Burlington Township topped eighth-seeded Timber Creek 18-8 in the South Jersey, Group 3 opener. Freshman WR Gerald Sackie scored both TDs on catches of 1 and 7 yards—one from Eddie McNair, one from Bryce Carter.

    Up next: Friday vs. Mainland (6-4) in the South Jersey, Group 3 semifinals

  3. The Hun School (7-3)
    The Raiders hung tough with the nation’s No. 2 team for a half, trailing IMG Academy just 14-7 at intermission. But the Ascenders pulled away 17-6 in the second half for a 31-13 win at The Hun School Athletic Complex in Princeton. Warren Hernandez cut it to 14-13 with an 85-yard kickoff return TD for Hun to start the third. IMG then scored 17 straight in recording its ninth consecutive victory.

    Up Next: Saturday vs. St. Thomas More (CT.)

  4. Phillipsburg (8-1)
    The Stateliners gave backups ample reps on Friday, building a big early lead en route to a 55-14 rout of Newark Central in North 2, Group 4 quarterfinals. Senior RB Sincere Gilmer scored his first two career TDs on runs of 6 and 50 yards; junior RB Tyler Wargo added scores on 5- and 8-yard carries. Phillipsburg is the defending sectional champ.

    Up next: Friday vs. Colonia (7-3) in the North 2, Group 4 semifinals

  5. Atlantic City (8-1)
    The top-seeded Vikings advanced in South Jersey Group 5 playoffs on Friday with a 37-7 win over eighth-seeded Cherokee—their sixth straight victory. Their first meeting required a late rally and goal-line stand; this rematch saw Atlantic City score three times in the final 2:26 of the first half to seize control heading into halftime. Unlike in the first matchup between these teams, no comeback was needed in this one.

    Up Next: Friday vs. Toms River North in the South Jersey Group 5 semifinals.

  6. Northern Highlands (7-2)
    The Highlanders handled Morris Knolls in North 1, Group 4 quarterfinals on Friday in Allendale. Senior Chase Calarco rushed for three TDs; junior Tucker Kanning added two. QB Jack O’Callaghan hit senior Drew Vandersnow for a score. Northern Highlands faces one of Morris County’s best in next Friday’s sectional semis.

    Up next: Friday vs. Mount Olive (8-1) in the North 1, Group 4 semifinals

  7. Red Bank Catholic (9-1)
    The Caseys prepped for states with a 41-0 blowout of Notre Dame last Friday. RBC has won two straight since a 30-16 loss to Paramus Catholic, outscoring its last two foes 97-7. Senior WR Daniel Zabora caught four passes for 101 yards and two TDs. RBC rushed for 201 yards and threw for 194.

    Up next: Friday vs. Hudson Catholic (3-6) in the Non-Public B first round

  8. Holmdel (7-2)
    Wide receiver Anthony Serini racked up 148 yards and two TDs in top-seeded Holmdel’s 43-10 quarterfinal win over eighth-seeded Cinnaminson in Central Jersey, Group 3 playoffs. Dartmouth commit QB Jack Cannon and Michael Todisco each scored twice; Matt Scheinman added one.

    Up Next: Friday vs. Neptune in the Central Jersey Group 3 semifinals.

  9. Kingsway (8-2)
    Third-seeded Kingsway edged sixth-seeded Eastern 23-14 in South Jersey, Group 5 quarterfinals. Cole DeNick’s 9-yard TD run in the third broke a 14-14 tie for the game-winner; he finished with 138 yards on 31 carries. Christian White caught an 18-yard TD from David Oravetz. Jordan Hernandez notched two sacks and four TFLs; Shane Langston added a sack.

    Up next: Friday at Southern (9-1) in the South Jersey, Group 5 semifinals

  10. Brick Memorial (8-2)
    Senior WR Nyzier Matthews scored three TDs—including a kick return—in top-seeded Brick Memorial’s 57-7 rout of eighth-seeded Marlboro in Central Jersey, Group 4 quarterfinals. Matthews set school records with 22 career TD catches and 1,913 receiving yards. Senior QB Jason Lajara threw three TDs, breaking the school mark with 45 career TD passes.

    Up Next: Friday vs. Steinert in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals.

  11. Camden (7-2)
    The top-seeded Panthers won their third straight in their most lopsided result yet. Ahmad Jones went 15-of-19 for 340 yards and five TDs in a 53-0 blanking of eighth-seeded Voorhees in Central Jersey, Group 2. He hit eight receivers; Ah’Zeir Pagan led with four grabs for 129 yards and two scores. Jerome Foster spearheaded the Camden defense with seven tackles and four sacks.

    Up next: Friday vs. Manasquan (8-1) in the Central Jersey, Group 2 semifinals

  12. Paramus Catholic (4-6)
    Five Paladins scored in a 34-21 upset of then-No. 19 Delbarton on Saturday in Morristown. Sophomore QB Rowan Martin threw TDs to junior Austin Barrett and senior Jordan Moreta; senior QB Marco Green hit junior Nehki Martin for one. Martin ran for a score; junior RB Chukwuma Odoh added a rush TD. PC earned the No. 2 seed and a Non-Public B bye.

    Up next: Nov. 14 vs. the winner of St. Thomas Aquinas (5-5) and Immaculata (8-2) in the Non-Public B quarterfinals

  13. St. Joseph-Metuchen (8-1)
    CJ Edwards, Tommy Kwiatkowski, Jason Gross, and the Falcons’ defense kept it scoreless through halftime on Friday against Donovan Catholic but allowed three fourth-quarter TDs and managed just a field goal in a 21-3 defeat. Sophomore Austin Loreti’s 20-yard kick in the third had given St. Joseph the brief lead.

    Up next: Nov. 15 at No. 3 Bergen Catholic (7-2) in the Non-Public A quarterfinals

  14. Shabazz (8-1)
    The Bulldogs debut in the rankings after a 46-7 romp of Lyndhurst in North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 state semifinals. Shabazz struck early and often for its sixth straight win. Next up, a clash with Rutherford in the North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 semis.

    Up Next: Friday vs. Rutherford in the North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 Semifinals.

  15. Donovan Catholic (7-3)
    Sophomore AJ Pena—entering with 14 carries for 28 yards—rushed six times for a season-high 57 yards and two TDs, fueling the Griffins’ upset of No. 13 St. Joseph-Metuchen on Friday night. Pena scored on 10- and 15-yard runs. QB Kahden Davis added a rushing TD. Donovan held St. Joseph to 33 passing yards.

    Up next: Friday vs. Notre Dame (4-6) in the Non-Public B quarterfinals

  16. DePaul (5-4)
    The Spartans lost their third in four games on Friday, 31-14 to No. 2 St. Joseph Regional. Senior QB Derek Zammit scored on a rush; the other TD came on a scoop-and-score by senior DB Cory Davis. DePaul has a bye before its Non-Public B quarterfinal.

    Up next: Nov. 14 vs. the winner of Pope John (2-7) and St. John Vianney (4-5) in the Non-Public B quarterfinals

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