Missouri high school football continues to intensify as teams head into Week 4, with several top-ranked teams solidifying their spots at the top. The season has brought some surprises, with some middle-tier teams climbing the rankings, while others face challenges to maintain their momentum.
Platte County Remains at No. 1 After Dominating Start
Platte County stays firmly at No. 1 after a dominant 46-7 win against Fort Osage, extending their unbeaten streak to 3-0. The Pirates have outscored their opponents by a wide margin, with 156 points to just 37 allowed. Their next challenge comes against Topeka Washburn Rural in Kansas.
Nixa Holds Steady at No. 2
Nixa is another team that has remained unscathed so far, sitting at 3-0 with key victories over quality opponents such as Republic, Webb City, and Joplin. This week, the Eagles will face a tough test against undefeated Carthage at home.
CBC, Lee’s Summit North Continue Strong Starts
CBC and Lee’s Summit North are both sitting comfortably in the top 5, with CBC coming off a dominant 64-7 win against Chaminade. Meanwhile, Lee’s Summit North remains undefeated and will face a tough out-of-state opponent, Bentonville, this week.
New Rankings and Notable Climbs
Several teams have made impressive jumps in the rankings. Lafayette (Wildwood) moved into the top 10 after their victory over Kirkwood, and SLUH made a significant leap from No. 21 to No. 14 after a 31-14 win against De Smet Jesuit. On the flip side, De Smet, the defending Class 6 champions, fell to No. 19 after a tough loss.
Big Matchups Ahead
Week 4 promises more excitement, with key games like Nixa vs. Carthage and Lee’s Summit North’s trip to Bentonville that could change the rankings once again. With Missouri’s depth on display, fans can expect more surprises as the season progresses.
Missouri High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Week 4
1. Platte County Pirates
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Platte County at Topeka Washburn Rural (Kansas) (2-0), Friday
2. Nixa Eagles
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Carthage (3-0) at Nixa (3-0), Friday
3. CBC Cadets
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: De Smet Jesuit (1-2) at CBC (3-0), Friday
4. Lee’s Summit North Broncos
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Lee’s Summit North at Bentonville (Arkansas) (2-0), Friday
5. Blue Springs South Jaguars
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Raymore-Peculiar (0-3) at Blue Springs South (3-0), Friday
6. Kearney Bulldogs
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Kearney at Park Hill (2-1), Friday
7. Rockhurst Hawklets
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Rockhurst at Lee’s Summit West (1-2), Friday
8. Liberty Blue Jays
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Park Hill South (1-2) at Liberty (3-0), Friday
9. Jackson Indians
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Jackson at Farmington (3-0), Friday
10. Lafayette (Wildwood) Lancers
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Lafayette at Parkway Central (1-2), Friday
11. Kirkwood Pioneers
Current Record: 2-1
Next Game: McCluer North (0-3) at Kirkwood (2-1), Friday
12. Blair Oaks Falcons
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: California (0-3) at Blair Oaks (3-0), Friday
13. Helias Catholic Crusaders
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Camdenton (0-3) at Helias Catholic (3-0), Friday
14. SLUH Jr. Bills
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Lutheran St. Charles (1-2) at SLUH (3-0), Friday
15. Lutheran North Crusaders
Current Record: 1-1
Next Game: Lutheran North at Westminster Christian Academy (2-1), Saturday
16. Cardinal Ritter College Prep Lions
Current Record: 1-2
Next Game: Cardinal Ritter at St. Pius X (Kansas City) (1-2), Friday
17. Blue Springs Wildcats
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Staley (1-2) at Blue Springs (3-0), Friday
18. Rock Bridge Bruins
Current Record: 2-1
Next Game: Rock Bridge at Capital City (1-2), Friday
19. De Smet Jesuit Spartans
Current Record: 1-2
Next Game: De Smet at CBC (3-0), Friday
20. Eureka Wildcats
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Fox (1-2) at Eureka (3-0), Friday
21. Seneca Indians
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Seneca at Monett (2-1), Friday
22. Webb City Cardinals
Current Record: 2-1
Next Game: Webb City at Ozark (1-2), Friday
23. Republic Tigers
Current Record: 2-1
Next Game: Republic at Kickapoo (0-3), Friday
24. Carthage Tigers
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: Carthage at Nixa (3-0), Friday
25. North Kansas City Hornets
Current Record: 3-0
Next Game: North Kansas City at St. Joseph Central (3-0), Friday
