Top 25 Missouri high school football rankings (11/14/2024)

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Rock Bridge running back Drevyn Seamon (1) slices through the St. Mary's defense at Rock Bridge High School on Sept. 29, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. / Chris Kwiecinski/Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK

Missouri high school football season has moved into the district title games throughout the state.

The top 25 saw a little bit of shakeup this week as Rockhurst, Liberty North and Eureka all lost. The loss by Liberty North means there will be a new Class 6 champion.

This week there will be even more top 25 teams that lose as many finals pit two quality teams against each other

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Here is the SBLive Missouri Top 25 football rankings for Thursday, November 14, 2024:

Missouri high school football rankings

1. Lutheran North (9-1)

Previous ranking: 1

Mike Clark returned the opening kickoff for a score and added another touchdown in a 52-0 blowout win over Jennings. Up next is a showdown with a Miller Career Academy team that is 6-5 and winners of three in a row. 

2. Cardinal Ritter (8-1)

Previous ranking: 2

Junior Manny Ellis had yet to break the 100-yard mark, but did so in a 38-0 win over St. Mary’s South Side. He ran for 14 times for 182 yards and a pair of scores. It was his most carries and yards in a game this year. 

3. CBC (9-1)

Previous ranking: 3

In a 27-point second quarter — in a 48-0 win over Marquette — the Cadets has a pair of special teams scores. Jameer Sims returned a block punt for a score and Jayden Reed returned a punt.

4. Nixa (10-0)

Previous ranking: 4

OT Jackson Cantwell went of century mark for pancake blocks this season in a 35-8 win over Nixa. The Eagles face Joplin in the district finals in a rematch of Sept. 13 game Nixa won 49-0.

5. Lee’s Summit North (10-0)

Previous ranking: 5

Nebraska pledge Isaiah Mozee returned a punt and had a touchdown catch in a 42-7 win over Ray-Pec. Now, the Broncos will get another matchup with Lee’s Summit. The last meeting saw the Broncos rally to win to stay unbeaten. 

6. De Smet (8-2)

Previous ranking: 6

QB Dillon Duff threw for 266 and a pair of scores and ran for 111 and 3 touchdowns in a 48-31 win over Pattonville. Up next for the Spartans is a battle with a 7-4 SLUH squad — that they beat 23-3 in week 3. 

7. Kearney (10-0)

Previous ranking: 7

The Bulldogs rolled to a 49-7 win over Van Horn last week, but they won’t get the rematch many had expected. Kearney will play Savannah, which won 11-10 over Smithville, which prevented a Highway 92 showdown again.  

8. Blair Oaks (9-1)

Previous ranking: 8

The No. 1 team in the Class 3 poll beat Southern Boone for the second time this year — and second straight game. After a 42-0 win the wrap up the regular season, the Falcons won 66-0. QB Tyler Bax returned from injury and threw four touchdowns. A 9-2 Boonville team awaits this week.

9. Platte County (10-0)

Previous ranking: 9

The Pirates have now won 10 games or more for the sixth time in the past 12 years after a 50-0 win over St. Joseph Central. Platte County faces No. 19 St. Pius X in the Class 5 District 8 title game. 

10. Rock Bridge (9-1) 

Previous ranking: 11

In a 35-14 win over St. Dominic, kicker Rocco DePrima booted a 50-yard field goal and the Bruins also recovered one of his onside kicks. The Bruins will play Troy Buchanan this week. 

11. MICDS (8-2)

Previous ranking: 12

Win No. 5 in a row was a 48-14 triumph over Chaminade College Prep. The final score didn’t tell the whole story as MICDS was up 14-7 at halftime. In a 34-point third quarter, Brian Gould ran for a touchdown, caught a touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns. 

12. Carthage (8-1)

Previous ranking: 13

Carthage ran its win streak is 19 in a row against Neosho with a 35-14 win on Friday — but at one point Neosho led 14-7.  Running back Landyn Collins ran for 137 yards and had a touchdown run and catch. The Tigers face rival Webb City in the district finals. 

13. Helias Catholic (9-1)

Previous ranking: 14

Helias beat Camdenton for a second time this season in a 45-17 triumph on Friday. Up 17-10 in the third, Austin Weaver busted out on a 73-yard touchdown on a 4th-and-1 play for the Crusaders. Up next is a game with Lebanon.

14. Seneca (10-0)

Previous ranking: 15

Roman Miller ran for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns and Kaden Clouse added 168 yards and a score in a 41-6 win over Aurora. Seneca for 410 yards in the win. Seneca faces Forsyth in the Class 3 District 6 finals.

15. Seckman (10-0)

Previous ranking: 16

Brady Ambrose ran for three of the Jaguars’ 5 touchdowns against Oakville, a 34-7 win. The Jaguars are set for a top-25 showdown with Jackson.

16. Troy Buchanan (10-0)

Previous ranking: 17

The Trojans had their best offensive game of the year, a 70-25 win over Francis Howell Central last week. Carter Dowell ran for 274 yards and 6 touchdowns in the win. Up next is a battle with No. 10 Rock Bridge. 

17. Lafayette Wildwood (10-1)

Previous ranking: 18

Lafayette scored all of its points in a 49-0 win over Rockwood Summit in the first half. Robby Preckel hauled in four touchdown passes from Jack Behl. The Lancers now play Washington, coming off a 14-13 upset over previously unbeaten Eureka. 

18. St. Pius X Kansas City (8-1)

Previous ranking: 19

After a 36-6 win over Fort Osage, it was a busy weekend for Pius players with Jake Nichols visiting Missouri and Kyler Kuhn at the Kansas game. 

19. Lee’s Summit (8-2)

Previous ranking: 20

For the first time since 1985, Lee’s Summit picked up a win against Rockhurst. The triumph, 17-14, sent the Tigers into the district finals against Lee’s Summit North. The Tigers lost 36-28 to the Broncos in the regular-season finale.

20. Jackson (8-2)

Previous ranking: 22

The Pit remains a tough place to play as Lindbergh lost 31-14 to Jackson — and the unbeaten streak of 8 year continues. The Indians play No. 15 Seckman this week.

21. Blue Springs South (8-2)

Previous ranking: 23

Quarterback Ayden Wilhelm ran for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns to help the Jaguars beat rival Blue Springs, 19-12. Blue Springs South is one win away from its first district title since 2015. 

22. Branson (10-0)

Previous ranking: 25

QB Luke McCormick ran for four touchdowns and passed for another as the Pirates won 50-29 over Springfield Glendale. To stay unbeaten this week, the Pirates will have to stop a 3-game losing streak to Republic.

23. Park Hill (8-2)

Previous ranking: NR

The Trojans will face Oak Park in the Class 6 District 8 finals this week. A win would give Park Hill its first district title since 2017. Andy Sims’ squad has won 6 in a row and beat Oak Park, 45-15, three weeks ago. 

24. Liberty (7-3)

Previous ranking: NR

The Blue Jays beat Liberty North for the second time this year, this time knocking the Class 6 champ out of the playoffs. Jaxon Hicks ran for 169 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the fourth.

25. Eureka (9-1)

Previous ranking: 10

The Wildcats saw its perfect season end in a 14-13 loss to Washington last week. RB Trevor Codak ran for 159 yards in the loss. 

-- Cody Thorn | @sblivemo