A major high school football matchup is set as No. 1 St. John Bosco (California) travels to face No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Nevada) on August 21. This clash marks the 16th meeting of top-ranked teams since 2000, kicking off the MaxPreps Game of the Week series, which will be streamed live on YouTube. Additional key games include a showdown on November 13 between No. 4 St. Frances Academy and No. 5 IMG Academy, as well as the opening game of the season with No. 18 Allen hosting No. 10 Duncanville in Texas.

By the Numbers
  • This matchup is the 16th between the top two ranked teams in the last 23 years.
  • No. 18 Allen faces No. 10 Duncanville; Duncanville won 2 of the last 3 meetings, including last year's semifinals.
State of Play
  • St. John Bosco and Bishop Gorman are set to clash at Fertitta Field in Las Vegas.
  • The game's streaming will be available on the MaxPreps YouTube channel at 7 p.m. PT.
What's Next

Following the No. 1 vs. No. 2 game, attention will turn to the November match between St. Frances and IMG Academy, which could influence final rankings significantly.

Bottom Line

The upcoming showdown between St. John Bosco and Bishop Gorman could redefine the rankings in high school football, while other games present potential upsets that may affect the season's trajectory.