Another week of the 2026 Mississippi high school football season is complete, and it's time to take a look at the latest Top 25 rankings.Tupelo maintains the No. 1 spot, followed by Gulfport at No. 2, while Louisville moves into the Top 5 for the first time this season.Petal also enters the Top 10 for the first time, while Brandon checks in at No. 11 after its upset win over Madison Central.Noxubee County, which comes in at No. 19, could make some serious noise this season and potentially work its way into the Top 10 in the coming weeks.Rounding out the rankings, Poplarville enters the Top 25 for the first time this season, while West Point falls to No. 25 after dropping its first two games.High School On SIPREVIOUS: PRESEASON | WK 1 | WK21. Tupelo (2-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Defeated Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN) 49-7Next up: at Houston (TN)Through its first two wins, Tupelo has rushed for nearly 350 yards and five touchdowns. 2. Gulfport (1-0)Previous ranking: 2Last week: Open WeekNext up: vs. LaurelThe Admirals will look to maintain the momentum they built in Week 1 after having an open date last week.3. Warren Central (2-0)Previous ranking: 4Last week: Defeated Pearl 40-14Next up: at GermantownThe Vikings rushed for 380 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Pearl.4. Starkville (2-0)Previous ranking: 5Last week: Defeated West Point 46-8Next up: vs. MeridianThe dominant win over their archrival should give the Yellow Jackets a confidence boost heading into their matchup with Meridian.5. Louisville (2-0)Previous ranking: 6Last week: Defeated Shannon 28-0Next up: vs. John Curtis Christian (LA)The Wildcats can make a statement this week when they host the Patriots in one of the biggest home games in school history.6. Oxford (2-0)Previous ranking: 7Last week: Defeated South Panola 17-10Next up: at New HopeThe two turnovers the Chargers forced against South Panola helped turn the tide of the game.7. Brookhaven (2-0)Previous ranking: 8Last week: Defeated Franklin County 42-6Next up: at Madison CentralDerwin Fields has been one of the top defensive players for the Panthers this season, tallying six tackles for loss, two sacks, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble.8. Jackson Academy (4-0)Previous ranking: 9Last week: Defeated Picayune 48-17Next up: Open WeekThe district matchup against Hartfield Academy next week will be the MAIS Game of the Week. The winner will be in the driver's seat in the race for the district title.9. Oak Grove (1-1)Previous ranking: 10Last week: Defeated Germantown 28-25Next up: vs. HattiesburgRoman Causey was the standout last week, rushing for 141 yards and one touchdown.10. Petal (2-0)Previous ranking: 13Last week: Defeated Ocean Springs 43-21Next up: vs. ColumbiaThis matchup with Columbia could fall into the trap-game category with a showdown against Gulfport looming next week.11. Brandon (1-1)Previous ranking: 21Last week: Defeated Madison Central 33-23Next up: at ClintonThe Bulldogs' offense has rushed for 455 yards and four touchdowns through two games.12. Madison Central (1-1)Previous ranking: 3Last week: Lost to Brandon 33-23Next up: vs. BrookhavenThe Jaguars' defense will need to regroup after allowing more than 300 rushing yards last week.13. D'Iberville (2-0)Previous ranking: 14Last week: Defeated Gautier 35-14Next up: vs. SeminaryThe Warriors put together a terrific rushing performance, totaling nearly 300 yards against Gautier.14. Lake Cormorant (2-0)Previous ranking: 15Last week: Defeated DeSoto Central 14-7 (OT)Next up: vs. ColumbusThe Gators' schedule sets up well for a potential 5-0 start before they take on South Panola in a few weeks.15. McComb (2-0)Previous ranking: 16Last week: Defeated Jefferson County 42-6Next up: vs. ProvineQuarterback Tramarion Davis has completed 53% of his passes for 589 yards and eight touchdowns this season.16. Jackson Prep (3-0)Previous ranking: 17Last week: Defeated Copiah Academy 47-7Next up: at Tri-County AcademyRunning back Wade Smith has been one of the top performers for the Patriots this season, rushing for 562 yards and seven touchdowns.17. Kosciusko (2-0)Previous ranking: 19Last week: Defeated Florence 46-16Next up: vs. HernandoThe Whippets have put together one of the state's top-scoring offenses, scoring 55 and 46 points in their first two games.18. Grenada (1-0)Previous ranking: 20Last week: Defeated Ripley 50-8Next up: at CallawayThe Chargers have two winnable games over the next two weeks and could be 3-0 when they host Oxford.19. Noxubee County (2-0)Previous ranking: 22Last week: Defeated Kemper County 61-34Next up: at West PointThe Tigers have rushed for 566 yards and five touchdowns as a team this season.20. Germantown (1-1)Previous ranking: 12Last week: Lost to Oak Grove 28-25Next up: vs. Warren CentralThe matchup with Warren Central this weekend will provide a good test for Germantown before district play against Starkville begins in October.21. Hartfield Academy (2-1)Previous ranking: 18Last week: Lost to Madison-Ridgeland Academy 42-21Next up: Open WeekThe Hawks will get some much-needed rest before taking on Jackson Academy next week.22. Hattiesburg (1-1)Previous ranking: 24Last week: Defeated Laurel 27-25Next up: at Oak GroveA win over their crosstown rival could give the Tigers valuable momentum as they pursue the goals they set before the season.23. DeSoto Central (1-1)Previous ranking: 23Last week: Lost to Lake Cormorant 14-7 (OT)Next up: Open WeekThe Jaguars will use the open week to prepare for PURE Academy (Tenn.) next week.24. Poplarville (2-0)Previous ranking: Not rankedLast week: Defeated Stone 42-0Next up: vs. HancockThe Hornets have one of the state's top running backs in Ty Keys, who has rushed for 208 yards and six touchdowns.25. West Point (0-2)Previous ranking: 11Last week: Lost to Starkville 46-8Next up: vs. Noxubee CountyThe Green Wave find themselves in unusual territory and could be staring at an 0-4 start. Still, West Point has plenty of talent, and if the running game starts clicking, it could remain one of the top teams in Class 5A.Dropped out: Ocean SpringsAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow