Rutland beat defending Division I state champ Essex 36-29 to solidify its spot at the top of the High School Football America Vermont Top 5, powered by NFL Play Football. This week, the Raiders play Burlington/South Burlington.
No. 3 St. Johnsbury Academy picked-up a big season-opening win by beating Hartford 49-14. Hartford, which falls from No. 4 to No. 5, plays Essex this week.
High School Football America Vermont Top 5
| Rankings/Team | Record | Preseason Ranking |
| No. 1 Rutland | (1-0) | 1 |
| No. 2 Champlain Valley | (1-0) | 2 |
| No. 3 St. Johnsbury Academy | (1-0) | 3 |
| No 4 Bellows Falls | (1-0) | 5 |
| No. 5 Hartford | (0-1) | 4 |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
2022 Vermont Top 5’s
