It's just about crunch time.
The flag football postseason is either rounding the corner or in full swing for a number of states, and sparks flew this week as regular seasons closed out and playoffs got started. Evanston (IL) leads the newcomers, catapulting to No. 13 in its Super 25 debut on the back of a state tournament quarterfinal berth, while Willowbrook (IL) takes quite the tumble after bowing out in their sectional semifinal.
Elsewhere, Huntington Beach falls a few slots after a loss to Newport Harbor and two additional new teams debut on the list's bottom half.
Here is this week's flag football Super 25:
(Records updated as of October 14, 2026)
1. JSerra Catholic (CA)
JSerra made quick work of Campo Verde this week, knocking them down 44-14 to preserve its pristine
record. The only thing standing between the Lions and an undefeated regular season is a clash with Orange Lutheran tonight, the second-ranked California team that would surely love to end their season on a high note.
Record: 23-0
Previous ranking: 1
2. St. Charles North (IL)
St. Charles is dominating early in the IHSA postseason, outscoring its opponents 165-38 through four postseason games. The North Stars are three wins away from their first-ever state championship.
Record: 23-0
Previous ranking: 2
3. Greenbrier (Evans, GA)
Greenbrier added two more wins to its résumé last week, making its case to remain in the top three. The Wolfpack will hold onto that perfect record for at least one more week, as it doesn't have any games this week.
Record: 10-0
Previous ranking: 3
4. Orange Lutheran (CA)
The Lancers haven’t played since the last rankings release, still sitting comfortably at 16-3. They’ve got a chance to make headlines tonight in their final regular season game if they can pull off a win over the undefeated (and seemingly untouchable) JSerra squad.
Record: 16-3
Previous ranking: 4
5. Central (AL)
Central picked up two impressive wins last week against Smith's Station and Valor Christian (CO) in an interstate matchup. Savannah Sevier had quite the week, totaling 301 yards and four touchdowns, while also tallying six flag pulls and four pass breakups.
Record: 11-2
Previous ranking: 6
6. Newport Harbor (CA)
In the latest flip in a season of back-and-forth between Newport Harbor and Huntington Beach, the Sailors are back on top. They took down Huntington Beach in a convincing 41-20 victory, led by Scarlett Guyser’s four passing and two rushing TDs, bolstered by four separate players taking in receiving scores.
Record: 20-4
Previous ranking: 7
7. Moody (AL)
Moody just keeps on rolling, adding three more wins last week where they outscored opponents 146-0. In the Blue Devils' double-header last week, sophomore Sophie White had an insane day, totaling 472 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns.
Record: 14-0
Previous ranking: 8
8. Gilbert Highland (AZ)
Gilbert Highland scored another huge-margin victory this week in their 63-0 takedown of Mesa, where Nebraska recruit Lacie Nemchick threw for a massive 454 yards and eight touchdowns.
Record: 5-0
Previous ranking: 9
9. Chaparral (Parker, CO)
Chaparral finished the regular season perfect, and is ready to start its playoff run. The Wolverines earned the top seed in Class 5A and have a first-round bye before taking on Doherty, whom they beat 20-0 in their season-opener, on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Record: 15-0
Previous ranking: 10
10. Huntington Beach (CA)
Huntington Beach drops a few notches this week after a tough 41-20 loss to Newport Harbor, wrapping up the regular season with a hunger for redemption with playoffs just around the corner.
Record: 21-4
Previous ranking: 5
11. Gilbert Campo Verde (AZ)
The Coyotes got a taste of California flag this week with a 44-14 loss to JSerra, but they can’t be dinged too much for not being able to touch the squad that seems increasingly untouchable. They quickly rebounded with a dominant 49-0 victory over Higley Monday.
Record: 4-2
Previous ranking: 11
12. Pope (Marietta, GA)
Pope had two double-headers in the past week, and it walked away with a sweep of all four games. The Greyhounds' biggest win came against Denmark, a 41-0 rout in which junior Ella Nixon had three interceptions.
Record: 5-1
Previous ranking: 13
13. Evanston (IL)
Evanston joins the top 25 and catapults near the top half after the Wildkits knocked off defending state champions Maine South in the Super Sixteen round 7-6 to advance to the IHSA quarterfinals.
Record: 18-2
Previous ranking: Unranked
14. The Classical Academy (CO)
The Classical Academy finished its season undefeated and earned the top seed in Class 4A. The Titans also have a first-round bye in the playoffs before meeting Elizabeth, whom they beat 33-12 earlier this season, in the second round,
Record: 15-0
Previous ranking: 14
15. Montgomery Catholic (AL)
Montgomery Catholic had another impressive week, with its biggest win coming against Spain Park. The Knights had an overwhelming 40-13 win over the Jaguars, with Hayden Fitts leading the way. The senior had three rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown in the win.
Record: 12-1
Previous ranking: 15
16. North Oconee (GA)
North Oconee had a double-header against Marist and Loganville on Thursday, Oct. 8, and walked away with two wins. The Titans don't play any games this week, but will pick back up with another double-header against East Jackson and Monroe Area.
Record: 9-1
Previous ranking: 16
17. Merced (CA)
The Bears logged two shutouts this week — over Los Banos and Golden Valley. Antonia Lejarde continued her dominance at the helm, throwing for 359 yards and six touchdowns in their 44-0 win over Golden Valley.
Record: 18-2
Previous ranking: 17
18. Dos Pueblos (CA)
Dos Pueblos kept rolling this week, grabbing a dominant 48-6 victory over Rio Mesa to close out its 18-3 regular season.
Record: 18-3
Previous ranking: 18
19. Glendale Mountain Ridge (AZ)
The Mountain Lions were not in play this week, but will look to keep building against Red Mountain on Thursday night.
Record: 4-1
Previous ranking: 19
20. Wakefield (NC)
North Carolina’s sole representation on this list just continues to prove themselves. They added two more solid tallies in the win column this week with victories over Enloe 50-0 and Leesville Road 20-6. Standout QB Quinn Pope threw for 207 yards and six touchdowns in the Enloe win, with four of those finding Nikki Amend.
Record: 14-1
Previous ranking: 22
21. McEachern (GA)
McEachern's defense has been dominant to start the season, with three of its five wins being shutouts. Eight different players have had interceptions, showing just how deep this team is.
Record: 5-0
Previous ranking: 23
22. Mountain Vista (CO)
Despite its two losses, Mountain Vista secured the No. 3 seed in Class 5A and a first-round bye. The Golden Eagles are set to play Denver South in the second round.
Record: 13-2
Previous ranking: 24
23. Prospect (IL)
A perfect 19-0 record and a trip to the quarterfinals earns Prospect a debut in the national top 25. The Knights are outscoring opponents 140-56 in the postseason.
Record: 19-0
Previous ranking: Unranked
24. Milton (GA)
Milton joins the rankings this week after sweeping its double-header against St. Anne-Pacelli and Lambert. The Eagles' sole loss this season came against Greenbrier in their season-opener. Senior Carolina Marshall has already racked up 947 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Record: 7-1
Previous ranking: Unranked
25. Willowbrook (IL)
Willowbrook's season came to a halt when the Warriors were knocked out of the St. Charles North Sectional Semifinal by Oswego East 12-6 in a low-scoring affair in the IHSA postseason.
Record: 17-2
Previous ranking: 13
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school flag football rankings, Week 8
