Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky, has cemented its position at the summit of the 2026 Midwest Region football rankings, entering the week with a flawless 3‑0 record and becoming the first squad to repeat as the region’s No. 1 team.
Early Season Dominance
The Cardinals’ recent 31‑14 victory over Cincinnati Moeller showcased senior running back Jamaurion Berry, who raced for 112 yards and added two touchdowns, underscoring the team’s balanced attack.
Trinity’s most demanding test looms in its upcoming clash with Baylor of Tennessee, which sits No. 13 in the latest Super 25 national poll and features USA TODAY Sports preseason All‑America first‑team selection David Gabriel Georges.
Across the region, Brownsburg of Indiana remains unbeaten at 3‑0, with quarterback Oscar Frye throwing three touchdowns in a 48‑0 win over Franklin Central that extended the Broncos’ winning streak to 22 games.
Massillon Washington in Ohio jumped to No. 3 after a 21‑16 triumph over NFL Academy in Loughborough, England, as senior linebacker Brayton Feister contributed five solo tackles and seven assists.
Other notable performances include East St. Louis’ 24‑21 win over Gainesville, where Ronnie Gomiller scored two touchdowns, and Big Walnut of Sunbury, Ohio, which has outscored opponents 115‑21 while holding the No. 4 spot.
Bishop Watterson (Ohio) extended its 33‑game winning streak with a 41‑10 victory over Urusline, while St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) dominated Wayne (Ohio) 48‑21, highlighted by five‑star prospect Jamier Brown’s three touchdowns.
Detroit Catholic Central (Novi, Michigan) and Cass Tech (Detroit) both posted decisive wins, with quarterback Duke Banta and wide receiver Gideson Gash each finding the end zone three times for Catholic Central, and Texas A&M commit Donald Tabron II returning a pick for a touchdown at Cass Tech.
Nebraska commit Trae Marshall contributed a rushing touchdown in Millard South’s 24‑14 win over Summit (Missouri), and Warren Central (Indianapolis, Indiana) saw Iowa commit Keyon Thomas surge for 294 yards and three scores in a 45‑42 thriller against North Central.
The early season schedule has been marked by consistent victories and a series of high‑profile matchups, with teams such as Anderson (Ohio) preparing to face unbeaten Lebanon and Elder (Ohio) maintaining a 13‑game winning streak led by junior linebacker Brayden Tepe.
Together, these storylines illustrate a region where traditional powers continue to dominate, while emerging contenders push the boundaries of early‑season excellence.