Preseason High School Football America 300 rankings released

The Preseason High School Football America 300 rankings have been released, and there are some familiar names at the top.

Defending national champion Mater Dei (Calif.) is ranked No. 1, followed by St. John Bosco (Calif.) at No. 2 and St. Frances Academy (Md.) at No. 3. Other teams in the top 10 include IMG Academy (Fla.), Duncanville (Texas), DeSoto (Texas), Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.), and American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.).

The rankings are based on a number of factors, including recent performance, returning talent, and recruiting class. Mater Dei is the defending national champion and has won five of the last six national championships. St. John Bosco is the defending state champion in California and has one of the most talented rosters in the country. St. Frances Academy is the defending state champion in Maryland and has a number of highly-recruited players.

There are a number of other teams that could make a run at the national championship this season. IMG Academy is loaded with talent and is always a contender. Duncanville and DeSoto are two of the top teams in Texas and have a chance to win state championships. Chaminade-Madonna and American Heritage are both perennial powerhouses in Florida and could make a run at the national title.

The 2023 high school football season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. With so many talented teams, there is sure to be plenty of drama and excitement throughout the year.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the Preseason High School Football America 300 rankings:

• Mater Dei is the clear favorite to win the national championship.
• St. John Bosco and St. Frances Academy are the two other teams that could challenge for the title.
• IMG Academy, Duncanville, DeSoto, Chaminade-Madonna, and American Heritage are all dark horse contenders.
• The state of California is loaded with talent, with Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, and IMG Academy all ranked in the top 5.
• Texas is also a state to watch, with Duncanville, DeSoto, and Southlake Carroll all ranked in the top 25.
• Florida is always a state that produces a lot of talent, with Chaminade-Madonna, American Heritage, and Miami Central all ranked in the top 25.

The Preseason High School Football America 300 rankings are just a starting point, and the landscape of the national championship race is sure to change as the season progresses. However, these rankings give us a good idea of the teams that will be competing for the title in 2023.