The Star’s high school football rankings (Oct. 29)

BIG-CLASS ... RECORD ... NEXT OPPONENT

1. Blue Springs South ... 10-0 ... Friday vs. Jefferson City

The two teams have a combined one loss this season.

2. Staley ... 8-1 ... Friday vs. St. Joseph Central

The Falcons’ defense has recorded 41 sacks in nine games this season.

3. Lawrence ... 8-0 ... Friday at Olathe East

The Chesty Lions topped Sunflower League co-champion Olathe North to take the lead in their district.

4. Park Hill ... 9-1 ... Friday vs. Liberty North

The path for the Trojans to return to the state semifinals could include three state-ranked teams.

5. Fort Osage ... 8-1 ... vs. Raytown

The Indians concluded the regular season two weeks ago with a 55-14 win against Raytown.

6. Olathe North ... 7-1 ... Friday vs. Olathe Northwest

The Eagles, who suffered their first loss of the season last week, look to rebound.

7. Blue Valley North ... 7-1 ... Friday at Shawnee Mission West

The Mustangs will face another one-loss team for a shot at a district championship.

8. Mill Valley ... 7-1 ... Friday at Turner

Mill Valley is looking for its fourth consecutive victory.

9. Liberty North ... 8-2 ... Friday at Park Hill

Senior defensive back Anthony Taylor has picked off six passes this season.

10. Shawnee Mission East ... 8-1 ... Thursday vs. Shawnee Mission North

Lancers topped the Indians 56-34 on Thursday night and secured a spot in the Kansas 6A state tournament.

SMALL-CLASS ... RECORD ... NEXT OPPONENT

1. Harrisonville ... 10-0 ... Friday vs. Raytown South

Six players scored in a Missouri Class 4 opening-round rout last week.

2. Bishop Miege ... 7-1 ... Friday vs. Sumner Academy

The Stags have won five consecutive games since a Week 3 loss to Blue Valley.

3. Kearney ... 9-1 ... Friday vs. Savannah

Senior Cale Garrett is nine tackles shy of his third straight 100-tackle season.

4. Odessa ... 9-1 ... Friday vs. O’Hara

Josiah Bennett has caught 10 touchdowns this season and is averaging 16.6 yards per catch.

5. Center ... 9-1 ... Friday vs. Grandview

The Yellowjackets bounced back from their first loss and next face an explosive Grandview offense.

This story was originally published October 29, 2015 at 10:33 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school football rankings (Oct. 29)."