The nation’s top high school football programs converged this week, delivering a slate of marquee matchups that blend seasoned rivalries with fresh storylines, as teams like St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Frances Academy and Buford take the field while Mater Dei and Baylor seek redemption or momentum.
Early Season Highlights
St. Thomas Aquinas edged Dillard 31‑24 in a Week 3 contest, a win bolstered by Tyler Reid’s strong performance, while St. Frances Academy rebounded from an opening loss with a 38‑6 triumph over Vero Beach, even as Bryant struggles to find its footing at 0‑2.
Buford fans wonder about Jalen Brewster’s involvement as the team prepares to face a Miami Central squad that opened its season with a California road victory, and Santa Margarita continues its surge after a 55‑7 demolition of Highland, building on a Week 2 win over Centennial.
A’Mir Sears came close to pulling off an upset for Columbus against St. Thomas Aquinas, falling short by seven points, while the Palmetto side has already outscored its first three opponents 105‑13, underscoring the depth of competition across the board.
Centennial, still reeling from a Week 2 loss to Santa Margarita, now squares off against Mater Dei, who bounced back from an earlier setback with a 38‑22 win over Valor Christian, setting the stage for a revenge narrative that mirrors last year’s 43‑36 defeat.
Thompson’s Trent Seaborn etched his name into Alabama football history, becoming the state’s all‑time passing yards leader during a dominant 49‑0 victory that propelled his team to a perfect 3‑0 start.
Baylor’s David Gabriel Georges rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 1 win, while Trinity’s offense has averaged over 50 points in its first two games, presenting a formidable test for Baylor’s defense.
Hamilton’s defense remains stout, but the team will meet Perry, a 2‑0 squad led by quarterback Kael Snyder, whose 345‑yard, six‑touchdown performance has energized the squad, and West Boca Raton shut out Spanish River, while Cardinal Newman remains unbeaten, driven by Pedro Martinez’s 617 yards and 10 touchdowns.
North Shore’s rushing attack generated 210 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 2 win, whereas Sierra Canyon and St. Louis (HI) have struggled, with the latter posting a staggering 103‑12 loss in its first three games, highlighting the volatility of the early season.
Rivalries reignited this week, with Brownsburg maintaining its edge over Avon in a postseason rematch that ended 53‑29, and Mater Dei’s quest for revenge against Centennial adds another layer of drama to the competitive landscape.