The USA Today High School Sports rankings for Week 4 have been released, marking a pivotal moment as the Super 25 reveal approaches. Across the United States, programs are beginning to stake claims of dominance in their respective states, with records ranging from unbeaten starts to early setbacks that reshape the early-season hierarchy.
Week 4 Highlights
Arizona experienced a notable shake‑up when No. 14 Basha, based in Chandler, fell to Orange Lutheran from California, a result that disrupted the state’s top‑ranked teams hierarchy and underscored the unpredictability of the early schedule.
Elsewhere, Alabama’s Thompson from Alabaster maintained a perfect 3‑0 record in 2026, while Alaska’s Lathrop built on a 4‑0 run from the previous year. In Arizona, Hamilton from Chandler held the second spot with a 2‑0 mark, and Arkansas’s Benton topped the list with a 1‑0 start. California’s Santa Margarita rose to third with a 3‑0 record, and Colorado’s Cherry Creek added a 2‑0 tally. Connecticut’s New Canaan remained winless, and Florida’s St. Thomas Aquinas led the Sunshine State with a 3‑0 performance.
These early-season narratives set the stage for the upcoming Super 25 announcement, which will likely consolidate the conversation around the most dominant programs as the 2026 campaign unfolds.