With the regular season winding down, the Southeast Region Super 15 features a mix of undefeated powerhouses and established programs gearing up for the postseason. Florida and Georgia account for several of the top spots, while unbeaten teams from Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina round out a competitive regional field.
Here are USA TODAY Sports' Week 11 Southeast Region Super 15 rankings.
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Record: 9-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 at West Broward (FL), 7 p.m. ET
St. Thomas Aquinas continued its dominant run with a 56-12 victory over Flanagan, extending its momentum as the regular season winds down. The Raiders visit West Broward on Friday.
2. Buford (GA)
Record: 8-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Discovery (GA), 7 p.m. ET
The Wolves improved to 8-0
with a commanding 40-0 shutout of Mill Creek, showcasing their ability to control games on both sides of the ball. Buford remains firmly in the hunt for the region's top spot.
3. Columbus (Miami, FL)
Record: 9-1
Next game: N/A
The Explorers picked up a 30-7 win over Northwestern in their latest outing, adding another victory to an impressive season. Their combination of consistency and quality competition keeps them among the region's top contenders. They'll have plenty of time to rest up before the Open Division starts on Nov. 14.
4. IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Record: 8-0
Next game: Saturday, Oct. 31 vs. The Hun School (NJ), 12 p.m. ET
IMG Academy remains unbeaten at 8-0 as the Ascenders prepare for another national matchup. The Bradenton program has established itself among the country's top teams, and a Saturday meeting with The Hun School of New Jersey provides another opportunity to strengthen its résumé. Can the defense show improvement after two 40-point outings in the past month?
5. Carrollton (GA)
Record: 9-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. East Coweta (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
Carrollton continues to put up impressive offensive numbers while maintaining its unbeaten record. The Trojans moved to 9-0 after defeating Westlake 66-27, keeping pace with the top teams in the region. Carrollton faces East Coweta on Friday as it looks to extend its winning streak.
6. Baylor (Chattanooga, TN)
Record: 9-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Knoxville Catholic (TN), 7 p.m. ET
The Red Raiders earned a 27-7 victory over Ensworth in their latest game and now turn their attention to Knoxville Catholic, with another opportunity to maintain their perfect record.
7. Thomas County Central (Thomasville, GA)
Record: 8-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Coffee (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
Thomas County Central enters Week 11 at 8-0, continuing an unbeaten campaign against Georgia competition. The Yellow Jackets have maintained their place among the Southeast's strongest programs and will look to keep their momentum going Friday against Coffee.
8. Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
Record: 8-0
Next game: Saturday, Oct. 31 at St. Augustine (LA), 7 p.m. CT
Edna Karr has emerged as one of Louisiana's strongest contenders, with the Cougars carrying an 8-0 record into a Saturday showdown against St. Augustine. A win would keep them unbeaten heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
9. Tupelo (MS)
Record: 9-0
Next game: Thursday, Oct. 29 at Lewisburg (MS), 7 p.m. CT
The Golden Wave have been nearly impossible to stop in the midst of their 9-0 run, winning by an average of 35.6 points. Tupelo travels to Lewisburg on Thursday with a chance to extend its perfect record and maintain its standing among the Southeast's top teams.
10. Dutch Fork (Irmo, SC)
Record: 8-0
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. White Knoll (SC), 7:30 p.m. ET
Dutch Fork's 8-0 start has kept the Silver Foxes in the regional conversation as the postseason approaches. They'll look to take another step toward an unblemished regular season record Friday when they welcome White Knoll.
11. Prattville (AL)
Record: 9-0
Next game: Thursday, Oct. 29 at Opelika (AL), 7 p.m. CT
The Lions have paired a 9-0 record with a defense that recently shut out Vestavia Hills, 13-0. Prattville faces another test Thursday at Opelika as it looks to carry its strong form into the postseason.
12. Thompson (Alabaster, AL)
Record: 8-1
Next game: N/A
Thompson bounced back from its lone loss with a 42-0 rout of Oak Mountain. The Warriors will try to build on that performance come the postseason, eyeing another state title.
13. Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, AL)
Record: 7-1
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Central (AL), 8 p.m. ET
Clay-Chalkville has put together a 7-1 campaign and remains a contender in Alabama's deep field. The Cougars return home Friday to face Central, looking to sharpen their form before the playoffs begin.
14. Lee County (Leesburg, GA)
Record: 8-1
Next game: Friday, Nov. 6 vs. Houston County (GA), 7:30 p.m. ET
A 49-14 win over Tift County helped Lee County improve to 8-1 and sustain its strong season. The Trojans have a bye from game action this week before hosting Houston County on Nov. 6.
15. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL)
Record: 7-2
Next game: Friday, Oct. 30 at Coconut Creek (FL), 7 p.m. ET
Chaminade-Madonna enters the final weeks of the regular season looking to build on a 42-8 win over Cardinal Gibbons. At 7-2, the Lions have little margin for error as they head to Coconut Creek on Friday. A win for them secures their spot in the Open Division.
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