Northeast Florida — Three weeks into the 2026 high school football season, the Northeast Florida landscape is becoming clearer. Raines continues to set the pace, Columbia is surging, Mandarin remains one of the area’s most talented teams, and Fletcher made one of the biggest statements of the week by knocking off previously unbeaten Creekside.
This week’s rankings also welcome Middleburg into the Top 25 after a dominant shutout victory, while several teams moved significantly based on Week 3 performances.
Here are the Duval Sports D1 Week 4 Northeast Florida Top 25 Power Rankings.
1. Raines Vikings (3-0)
Previous: No. 2 |
Raines reclaims the top after a statement 21-12 victory over Ed White. From the opening kickoff, Raines set the tone with a bone crushing hit. The Vikings overcame a physical first half before taking control after halftime. TJ Williamson was outstanding, rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns, while Zion Green and Andre Flowers each intercepted a pass. Raines has now won 18 straight games dating back to last season.
They’ve now defeated Oakleaf and Ed White, two Top 10 teams in the area. Their wins have been more impressive because their schedule has been impressive.
This week: at Terry Parker.
2. Columbia Tigers (3-0)
Previous: No. 4 | ▲2
Speaking of impressive.. Columbia continues to climb after defeating Madison County 27-13. The Tigers have now won three straight to open the season. Jerome Horne led the way with 143 rushing yards, continuing a remarkable start to the season.
The Tigers move into the No. 2 spot after another strong performance and a big win over previously Undefeated Madison County. They’ve defeated Bolles, and now Madison. This team is the real deal and eyeing the top spot in the Top 25!
This week: at Ribault.
3. Mandarin Mustangs (2-0)
Previous: No. 1 | ▼2
Mandarin drops two spots despite remaining unbeaten. The Mustangs had a bye last week, giving them additional preparation time for one of their biggest games of the early season.
In their previous game, Mandarin destroyed Atlantic Coast 50-0. Shaunqueze Foster rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, quarterback Knox Annis threw two touchdown passes, and Brysen Wright continued to make plays in the passing game.
This week: at Nease.
4. Bradford Tornadoes (3-0)
Previous: No. 5 | ▲1
Bradford continues to roll. The Tornadoes shut out Zarephath Academy 56-0, improving to 3-0. Quarterback Cy Cubbedge accounted for four touchdowns, throwing for 106 yards and two scores while adding two rushing touchdowns. They haven’t been tested yet except for their game against Baker County. Trinity Catholic is always a tough program in Ocala.
This week: vs. Trinity Catholic.
5. St. Augustine Yellow Jackets (3-0)
Previous: No. 7 | ▲2
St. Augustine continues to look like one of the area’s most complete teams. The Yellow Jackets dominated Menendez 34-0. Cash Downey threw touchdown passes to Ry’Lend Williams and Anthony Washington, while Chance Carter rushed for two touchdowns and Mason Lynch added another.
Their road has been unchallenged outside a tough contest against Nease. They’ll need to put together wins against some tougher opponents to move up any further.
This week: at Middleburg.
6. Ed White Commanders (1-1)
Previous: No. 3 | ▼3
Ed White drops three spots after falling to Raines 21-12. The Commanders actually outgained the Vikings and ran for 317 yards, but turnovers and missed opportunities and several turnovers proved costly. Tavaris Jones rushed for 176 yards, while Rontrez Loyd added 75 yards and a touchdown.
They are a team that has to figure out how to defeat elite teams in the area without beating themselves.
This week: vs. Riverside.
7. Trinity Christian Conquerors (2-1)
Previous: No. 8 | ▲1
Trinity bounced back in a big way, traveling to Tallahassee and defeating Lincoln 48-28. After falling behind early, the Conquerors dominated the second half and scored 34 unanswered points across the third and fourth quarters.
This week: vs. American Heritage.
8. Bolles Bulldogs (1-1)
Previous: No. 9 | ▲1
Bolles holds steady near the top after its 21-14 victory over Archbishop McCarthy. Xander Edwards provided the biggest offensive play, catching a 64-yard touchdown pass. Derrick Thomas also scored on defense, while the Bulldogs’ defense helped secure the victory.
Bishop Kenny is on the horizon, and recent history has proven that this matchup can be extremely close or a blowout.
This week: vs. Bishop Kenny.
9. Fletcher Senators (2-1)
Previous: No. 17 | ▲8
Biggest mover of the week.
Fletcher made one of the biggest statements in Northeast Florida by knocking off previously unbeaten Creekside 27-21. Jahmyri Jennings rushed for 101 yards and caught a touchdown, while quarterback Ty Keister threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Lucas Burghart also returned an interception for a touchdown.
This week: vs. Bartram Trail.
10. Oakleaf Knights (2-1)
Previous: No. 10 | No change
Oakleaf bounced back from its loss to Raines with another impressive performance, destroying Fleming Island 47-15. Syncere Murphy had the biggest individual performance, catching 131 yards and a touchdown.
This week: BYE.
11. University Christian Fighting Christians (2-1)
Previous: No. 11 | No change
UC responded to its loss to Trinity with an offensive explosion, crushing Lecanto 62-14. Quarterback Harrison Leddy threw for 153 yards and three touchdowns, while Jon Asbey rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown. The Christians also rushed for 225 yards as a team.
This week: at Madison County.
12. Bartram Trail Bears (3-0)
Previous: No. 15 | ▲3
Bartram Trail continues to climb after edging Bishop Kenny 27-24 in a back-and-forth battle. Xander Camus completed 81.8 percent of his passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns. Leo Marucci caught two of those touchdowns and finished with 93 receiving yards.
They look to stay undefeated when they visit Fletcher this Friday. The Senators just knocked off a previously undefeated team. Bartram won’t be caught off guard.
This week: at Fletcher.
13. Baker County Wildcats (2-1)
Previous: No. 12 | ▼1
Baker County bounced back from its loss to Bradford by overwhelming Baldwin 50-7. The Wildcats led 36-7 at halftime and controlled the game from start to finish.
This week: at Yulee.
14. Beachside Barracudas (2-0)
Previous: No. 13 | ▼1
Beachside’s game against Tocoi Creek was postponed by weather, but the Barracudas returned Monday and earned a dramatic 28-24 victory. Beachside trailed 24-14 before scoring twice in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.
It was a big win, but they cant afford to start slow against a very hungry Ponte Vedra team.
This week: vs. Ponte Vedra.
15. Creekside Knights (2-1)
Previous: No. 6 | ▼9
Creekside takes the biggest fall of the week after suffering its first loss of the season, 27-21 to Fletcher. The Knights received three touchdown catches from Marc Brinkley, who caught all three of quarterback Rozzi Sperry’s touchdown passes.
Despite the loss, Creekside remains one of the area’s most talented teams. Yet they will have to climb their way back to the Top 10.
This week: vs. Tocoi Creek.
16. Nease Panthers (1-2)
Previous: No. 16 | No change
Nease finally got into the win column with a thrilling 35-33 victory over Mainland. Chase Phifer caught three touchdown passes from quarterback Aiden Phifer, while Enrique Ordonez rushed for a score and Aric Davis-Baer added two important field goals.
They needed that win earnestly as Mandarin comes off a bye week, traveling across Highway 9B to try and beat them. Knowing Nease, they’ll be ready to try to pull the big upset.
This week: vs. Mandarin.
17. Middleburg Broncos (2-1)
Previous: Not ranked | NEW
Middleburg enters the Top 25 after a dominant 35-0 shutout of North Marion. Freshman Khaden Robinson exploded for 140 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Dalton Motes threw for 168 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos also intercepted four passes, including two by Chase McMillian Jr., who returned one for a touchdown.
This was the statement win needed to crack the Top 25. Now comes the ultimate test. If they can pull the upset, they’ll jump another 9 spots at least in everyone’s rankings.
This week: vs. No. 5 St. Augustine.
18. Yulee Hornets (3-0)
Previous: No. 20 | ▲2
Yulee remains undefeated after dominating Fernandina Beach 39-19. Sophomore Jayden Timmon put together an incredible performance, rushing for 310 yards and two touchdowns while adding 40 receiving yards and another score. Duke Johnson added 155 rushing yards and a touchdown.
This without question is their biggest test of the season. If they can defeat the Wildcats, they will catapult over many teams in the rankings.
This week: vs. Baker County.
19. Bishop Kenny Crusaders (1-1)
Previous: No. 14 | ▼5
Bishop Kenny fell to Bartram Trail 27-24 in a highly competitive game. Caleb Mattison continued his outstanding running season, scoring a touchdown and extending his streak of games with at least one rushing touchdown to 11 dating back to last season.
This week: at Bolles.
20. Ribault Trojans (2-0)
Previous: No. 19 | ▼1
Ribault did not play last week, but the Trojans remain unbeaten at 2-0. Their last game was a 34-14 victory over Andrew Jackson. Arnez Harris and Taevaughn Winters have been among Ribault’s leading offensive weapons, while Shawn Frazier leads the defense in tackles.
They fall one spot but of no fault of their own. Other teams got impressive wins on the week. If Ribault can somehow defeat Columbia, it will be the biggest upset of the season so far.
This week: vs. Columbia.
21. Ponte Vedra Sharks (0-3)
Previous: No. 21 | No change
Ponte Vedra continues to battle through a difficult opening schedule. The Sharks fell to Merritt Island 45-37 despite taking a 13-0 first-quarter lead. Trent Player was outstanding in defeat with 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
This is the game on the schedule circled as a “must win” for the Sharks.
This week: at Beachside.
22. West Nassau Warriors (2-0)
Previous: No. 22 | No change
West Nassau had a bye last week after opening the season 2-0. The Warriors’ last game was a dominant 55-6 victory over KIPP Bold City. Cameron Johns and Shamoi Green have been key offensive contributors during the hot start.
This week: at Bayside.
23. NFEI Eagles (2-0)
Previous: No. 23 | No change
NFEI remains unbeaten after holding off Bluffton 32-27 in a competitive battle. The Eagles have now won both games they’ve played this season and continue to build momentum.A 3-0 start for this program would be an impressive start for the school and tremendous momentum for
This week: at Providence.
24. Episcopal Eagles (4-0)
Previous: No. 24 | No change
Episcopal continues to dominate. The Eagles shut out KIPP Bold City 44-0, giving them four straight victories to open the season. Quarterback Justice Turpin threw for 107 yards and a touchdown and added 59 rushing yards. Amir Allen has also emerged as a major offensive weapon, while the defense continues to make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks.
This week: vs. Westside.
25. Stanton Blue Devils (4-0)
Previous: No. 25 | No change
Stanton remains perfect after defeating Englewood 26-6. Arion Moore continues to dominate, rushing for 183 yards and three touchdowns. The Stanton defense also recorded six sacks, with Keymauri Gaines accounting for three.
This week: at Paxon.
Week 4 Storylines to Watch
The biggest game of the week is Mandarin at Nease, where the No. 3 Mustangs will face a Nease team that just found its footing with a thrilling win over Mainland.
The other major matchup is St. Augustine at Middleburg, which gives the new No. 17 Broncos an immediate opportunity to prove they belong in the Top 25.
Meanwhile, Fletcher vs. Bartram Trail could be one of the most entertaining games in Northeast Florida. Fletcher is coming off its upset of Creekside, while Bartram Trail is undefeated after knocking off Bishop Kenny.
And at the top, Raines remains the team to beat. The defending state champions have now defeated Oakleaf, Baldwin and Ed White to begin the season 3-0. With Terry Parker next, the Vikings will look to keep their remarkable winning streak alive.
The Northeast Florida race is heating up — and Week 4 could reshape these rankings once again.
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