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DMV November High School Football Rankings

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The DMV Top Dozen Football Rankings

There was a lot of movement at the bottom of the rankings as a key WCAC showdown pushed Gonzaga down. But can they win in an upset this weekend?


1. The St. James Performance Academy (8-1)
The St. James Performance Academy has officially wrapped up its inaugural national slate. Coached by Darryl Overton, the Strivers' only loss on the year remains their matchup against Florida's IMG Academy. They are a national powerhouse.

  • This Week: Season completed.
  • Next: Offseason training and preparation for 2027

2. St. John’s (9-1)
The Cadets took absolute control of DC's oldest rivalry on Saturday, dismantling long-time foe Gonzaga 44-3 to claim the all-time lead in the historic series.

  • This Week: Dominant 44-3 victory over No. 4 Gonzaga.
  • Next: Hosting Good Counsel in the WCAC semifinals.

3. Quince Orchard (10-0)
The Cougars' unstoppable train rolled right into the Maryland 4A West regional playoffs, putting on an absolute masterclass of execution.

  • This Week: Complete obliteration of Richard Montgomery in a 72-0 playoff shutout.
  • Next: Continuing their Maryland 4A state title defense.

4. DeMatha (8-2)
The Stags move up in the rankings after building on their massive 30-14 statement win against Gonzaga from the previous week and clinching their 36th consecutive playoff berth. While they had two losses, based on strength of schedule they stay in this spot pending their game against Gonzaga in the WCAC semifinals.

  • This Week: Idle preparing for the postseason.
  • Next: Traveling to take on Gonzaga on the road in the WCAC semifinals.

5. Oakton (10-0)
The Cougars left no room for doubt regarding their status as Fairfax County's finest, keeping their perfect record intact with an offensive explosion.

  • This Week: Handled business on the road with a convincing 48-19 win over Centreville.
  • Next: Preparing for home-field advantage in the first round of the VHSL Class 6 regionals.

6. Stone Bridge (9-1)
Since their lone setback to Quince Orchard, the Bulldogs have been playing ruthless football, pitching their fourth consecutive shutout this past Friday. [1, 2]

  • This Week: Blanked Briar Woods 50-0 on the road.
  • Next: Transitioning to the Virginia public school postseason bracket.

7. South Lakes (9-1)
The Seahawks picked up a massive signature win to close out their regular season calendar, showing the grit required for a deep playoff run. [1]

  • This Week: Edged out a thrilling 23-20 road victory over a tough Westfield squad.
  • Next: Hosting Washington-Liberty in the opening round of the regional playoffs.

8. Wise (5-4)
The Pumas had to forfeit 4 games due to a player ineligibility issue. They need to show up big in the playoffs. They would be undefeated if not for the forfeited games.

  • This Week: Decisively shut down Eleanor Roosevelt in a 38-0 playoff win.
  • Next: A highly anticipated regional playoff rematch at Flowers.

9. Bullis (7-2)
The Bulldogs handled their business on the road to stay firmly in control of their destiny atop the IAC standings.

  • This Week: The Bulldogs bounced back from a defeat to No. 9 Episcopal with a 35-0 win over St. Albans. 
  • Next: Saturday against Georgetown Prep

10. Churchill (9-1)
The Bulldogs bounced back beautifully from their late-season roadblock, securing a critical win to rebuild momentum right before the postseason tournament kicks off.

  • This Week: Earned a hard-fought bounce-back win over playoff-caliber competition.
  • Next: Friday vs. Seneca Valley, 6 p.m.

11. Madison (7-3)
The Warhawks have faced one of the most grueling schedules in the DMV, with all three of their losses coming against teams currently sitting in near the top. They finished their regular season with a 7-3 record after a commanding 37-14 victory over Chantilly on November 6, 2026.

  • This Week: Regrouping after concluding the regular season portion of the schedule.
  • Next: Entering the regional playoffs looking to play the role of bracket buster.

12. Gonzaga (7-3)
It was a brutal weekend for the Eagles, who ran into a buzzsaw against archrival St. John's and struggled to generate any offensive rhythm in a 44-3 loss.

  • This Week: Lost 44-3 to St. John's.
  • Next: Shifting focus to a postseason rematch as they host DeMatha in the WCAC semifinals.

Honorable Mentions: Episcopal, Loudoun Sports Academy, Suitland, South County, Loudoun Valley, Bishop McNamara, Riverdale Baptist, Westfield, Woodgrove, Eastern, Flowers, Woodbridge, and West Springfield

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