Indiana High School Football Rankings for the 2023 Season
As the Indiana high school football season kicks off, excitement is building around the top teams in the state. This year, a fresh ranking system called the IndyStar Super 25 is being introduced, which will feature the best 25 teams across all classifications. Here’s a look at the top teams going into the season:
- Ben Davis: The defending Class 6A champions hold the top position until someone dethrones them. They will face Cathedral in their opening game this Friday.
- Warren Central: The Warriors enter the season with a strong, experienced defense. They’ll be going head-to-head with Fort Wayne Snider this Friday.
- Center Grove: Just shy of competing for their fourth straight 6A title, the Trojans look to bounce back against Westfield.
- Crown Point: The Bulldogs are looking to build on last year’s impressive 13-1 record, coming off a state finals appearance. They will take on Lowell.
- Westfield: After an unexpected semistate run last year, the Shamrocks are bringing back a solid roster and will face Center Grove.
- Hamilton Southeastern: The Royals have been strong starters in recent seasons, and they match up against Carroll (Fort Wayne).
- Brownsburg: With a stellar 36-5 record in Hoosier Crossroads Conference play since 2018, they take on Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger.
- Carroll (Fort Wayne): After previously competing in the 6A state finals, the Chargers are set to meet Hamilton Southeastern.
- Carmel: Moving into a more explosive offense with returning quarterback Anthony Coellner, they play against Homestead.
- Lawrence North: A sleeper team from last year, they look to make a mark and are up against Lawrence Central.
Additionally, teams like Cathedral, Fishers, and Decatur Central are also part of the action this Friday as they face off against challenging opponents. With intense battles ahead and a fresh ranking format to monitor progress, the season promises to be competitive and thrilling for teams across Indiana.
Stay tuned as we follow how these teams perform throughout the season!
