Andover makes its first-ever appearance in the High School Football America Massachusetts Top 10, powered by NFL Play Football. The Golden Warriors sit at No. 5 after their 30-29 win over former No. 5 Central Catholic.
It was the first time since 2012 that Andover beat CC in the series that began in 1972.
The loss slips Central to No. 6.
Defending Division 3 state champ Marblehead drops out of the statewide rankings created with our proprietary algorithm. The Magicians lost to Peabody Veterans Memorial 40-7. The Tanners were led by Shawn Lynch’s four touchdown passes.
High School Football America Massachusetts Top 10
| Ranking/Team | Record | Last Week |
| No. 1 Catholic Memorial | (3-0) | 1 |
| No. 2 Springfield Central | (3-1) | 2 |
| No. 3 King Philip Regional | (4-0) | 3 |
| No. 4 Xaverian Brothers | (3-1) | 4 |
| No. 5 Andover | (4-0) | NR |
| No. 6 Central Catholic | (2-2) | 5 |
| No. 7 St. John’s Prep | (3-1) | 6 |
| No. 8 Everett | (3-1) | 7 |
| No. 9 Duxbury | (3-0) | 8 |
| No. 10 Franklin | (3-1) | 10 |
Dropped-out: No. 9 Marblehead
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
2022 Massachusetts Top 10’s
