Staff Writer

The high school sports statistics and rankings site Maxpreps released their latest preseason rankings of Class 6A high school football programs throughout the state. Preseason rankings are based on internal polling, recent history, number of ranked recruits, and prior playoff performance. 

The top 10 teams ranked are listed below:

10. Bishop McDevitt HS (Harrisburg)

9. Aliquippa 

8. La Salle College (Wyndmoor)

7. Penn-Trafford (Harrison City)

6. Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh)

5. Belle Vernon HS

4. Central Valley (Monaca)

3. Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)

2. Central Catholic (Pittsburgh)

1.  St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia)

The official high school football season will kick off on August 26th, the first Friday of the public school year.