The Indiana high school football season is in full swing, and as we head into Week 3, the state’s top teams are starting to separate themselves. This week’s rankings have seen some major shakeups, with several new teams breaking into the top 25 and some perennial powerhouses making big moves.

As Week 2 action winds down, High School on SI takes a look at the top 25 teams in Indiana high school football. From dominant victories to surprising upsets, we’ve got all the latest analysis to get you ready for the next round of incredible matchups.

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Top 25 Indiana High School Football Teams (9/4/25)

1. Brownsburg Bulldogs (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 1
   • The Bulldogs cemented their place at the top with a dominant 29-0 victory over No. 13 Cathedral. Quarterback Oscar Frye was on fire, throwing for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns.
2. New Palestine Dragons (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 3
   • New Palestine jumped up a spot after a 28-6 win against Decatur Central. Quarterback Jacob Davis led the offense with 72 yards passing and a touchdown.
3. Center Grove Trojans (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 4
   • The Trojans moved up to No. 3 following a 35-24 victory over Caroll. They’ll face the Marion Giants at home in Week 3.
4. Crown Point Bulldogs (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 7
   • After a decisive 21-0 shutout of Pike, Crown Point continues to climb the rankings. They’ll host a marquee matchup against No. 19 Merrillville in Week 3.
5. Heritage Hills Patriots (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 6
   • Heritage Hills proved their dominance with a huge 57-10 win over Apollo. Ole Miss commit Jett Goldsberry put on a show with 226 yards passing and 5 touchdowns.
6. Lawrence North Wildcats (1-1)
   • Previous Rank: 5
   • The Wildcats fell to No. 11 Fishers 31-28 but remain in the top 10. They’ll look to bounce back against East Central.
7. East Noble Knights (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 11
   • East Noble made a significant leap after a 29-7 victory over Fort Wayne Snider. Quarterback Rylee Biddle contributed with 118 passing yards and a touchdown.
8. Hamilton Southeastern Royals (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 12
   • The Royals move into the top 10 after a commanding 31-7 win over North Central. Quarterback Terry Walker III had an impressive performance with 272 passing yards and a touchdown.
9. Columbus North Bulldogs (2-0)
   • Previous Rank: 13
   • A massive 52-7 victory over Columbus East propelled the Bulldogs into the top 10. They’ll begin conference play against Southport in Week 3.
10. Westfield Shamrocks (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 2
    • The Shamrocks dropped to No. 10 after a 34-10 loss to No. 21 Carmel. They face another tough test in Week 3 against No. 23 Zionsville.
11. Fishers Tigers (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 14
    • Fishers earned their first win of the season by taking down No. 6 Lawrence North 31-28. They’ll travel to Noblesville in Week 3.
12. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: 15
    • The Trojans continue their strong start with a 49-7 rout of Hanover Central. They will host Roncalli in Week 3.
13. Cathedral Fighting Irish (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 9
    • Cathedral falls in the rankings after a 29-0 loss to No. 1 Brownsburg. Quarterback Cameron Koers still managed 156 passing yards despite the tough matchup.
14. Concord Minutemen (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: 18
    • Concord climbed four spots with a 41-13 win over Jimtown. They have a huge conference game against No. 15 Mishawaka in Week 3.
15. Mishawaka Cavemen (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 8
    • Mishawaka suffered a close 28-22 loss to Penn, but they have a chance to bounce back at home against No. 14 Concord.
16. Warren Central Warriors (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 20
    • The Warriors moved up after a 28-14 victory over No. 18 Warsaw. They’ll face North Central in Week 3.
17. Franklin Central Flashes (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: 22
    • Franklin Central earned a hard-fought 22-15 win over Roncalli. They’re set for an exciting Week 3 showdown with No. 1 Brownsburg.
18. Warsaw Tigers (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 16
    • The Tigers dropped two spots after a 28-14 loss to No. 16 Warren Central. They’ll look to get back on track against Goshen.
19. Merrillville Pirates (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 17
    • Merrillville lost a close one to Loyola Academy (IL.) 21-14. They’ll travel to face No. 4 Crown Point in Week 3.
20. Avon Orioles (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: 25
    • Avon earned their second ranked win of the season, beating Ben Davis 35-14. They face another big test against No. 8 Hamilton Southeastern.
21. Carmel Greyhounds (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: Not Ranked
    • The Greyhounds make their debut in the rankings after a major 34-10 upset over No. 10 Westfield.
22. Penn Kingsmen (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: Not Ranked
    • Penn enters the top 25 after a huge 28-22 victory over rival Mishawaka in the Backyard Brawl.
23. Bloomington South Panthers (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: Not Ranked
    • Bloomington South earned a gritty 38-27 win over Martinsville and are now ranked for the first time this season.
24. Zionsville Eagles (1-1)
    • Previous Rank: 23
    • After a 40-30 loss to Lawrence Central, the Eagles drop a spot. They’ll face a big conference challenge against No. 10 Westfield.
25. Evansville Memorial Tigers (2-0)
    • Previous Rank: Not Ranked
    • Evansville Memorial rounds out the top 25 after a 21-0 shutout of Evansville North.

Top 25 Indiana High School Football Rankings (9/4/25)