The Star’s high school football rankings (Nov. 19)
BIG-CLASS ... RECORD ... NEXT OPPONENT
1. Blue Springs South ... 13-0 ... Nov. 27 vs. Christian Brothers College
After a bye week, the Jaguars will play in the Missouri Class 6 state title game for the fourth time in 10 years.
2. Fort Osage ... 11-1 ... Friday at Columbia Battle
The Indians are set to play the Missouri Class 5 defending state champion.
3. Olathe North ... 10-1 ... Friday at Blue Valley
The Eagles have to face another 2014 playoff opponent for a chance to advance to the Class 6A state title game.
4. Mill Valley ... 10-1 ... Friday vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
The Jaguars defeated Aquinas 38-20 in Week 1 and hope for the same result in a Kansas Class 5A state semifinal.
5. St. Thomas Aquinas ... 9-2 ... Friday at Mill Valley
James Cosentino and Karter Odermann combined for five rushing touchdowns against St. James Academy last week.
6. Blue Valley ... 9-2 ... Friday vs. Olathe North
The Tigers definitely have momentum after knocking off top-seeded and undefeated Lawrence last week.
7. Park Hill ... 11-2 ... Season over
The Trojans won 24 games over two years, but failed to make a state championship appearance.
8. Staley ... 9-2 ... Season over
Coach Fred Bouchard’s final season came to a close with a loss to Park Hill two weeks ago.
9. Lawrence ... 10-1 ... Season over
The Chesty Lions suffered their first loss of the season to Blue Valley in a Kansas Class 6A state quarterfinal.
10. Blue Valley North ... 8-2 ... Season over
The Mustangs’ two losses came against ranked teams — Olathe North and St. Thomas Aquinas.
SMALL-CLASS ... RECORD ... NEXT OPPONENT
1. Bishop Miege ... 10-1 ... Friday at Eudora
The Kansas 4A Division I defending state champion throttled Paola last week, 65-14.
2. Kearney ... 12-1 ... Saturday at Westminster Christian Academy
The Bulldogs have advanced to the Missouri state semifinals in three straight seasons.
3. Harrisonville ... 12-1 ... Season over
For the second straight year, the Wildcats’ season ended with a loss to Webb City.
4. Odessa ... 12-1 ... Friday at Aurora
The Bulldogs are seeking their first appearance in the state championship game since 1994.
5. Eudora ... 8-3 ... Friday vs. Bishop Miege
The Cardinals seek their second Kansas Class 4A Division I state title game berth in four seasons.
This story was originally published November 19, 2015 at 8:01 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school football rankings (Nov. 19)."