New Jersey Football Top 20 Rankings Heading into Week 1
Week 0 gave us an early taste of what’s to come in the 2025 New Jersey high school football season—and it didn’t disappoint. Bergen Catholic made a loud statement on the national stage with a dominant win over East St. Louis (IL), solidifying its spot at the top. Winslow held their own against powerhouse IMG Academy, showing they belong in the statewide conversation. Meanwhile, Rancocas Valley impressed with a statement win over Millville, and teams like Pascack Valley, Shabazz, and Burlington Township forced their way into the mix with strong Week 0 performances.
As we head into Week 1, the Top 20 has already seen movement, especially in the bottom half of the rankings. Here’s a look at where things stand after an eventful opening weekend:
- Bergen Catholic
- Don Bosco
- St. Joseph Regional
- Winslow
- St. Augustine
- DePaul Catholic
- St. Peter’s Prep
- Delbarton
- Rancocas Valley
- Old Tappan
- Glassboro
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Washington Township
- Ramapo
- Millville
- Northern Highlands
- Camden
- Burlington Twp.
- Shabazz
- Pascack Valley