IHSAA football Super 25 rankings Week 3: Four new entries in statewide power poll

In addition to our USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll , which is voted on by a statewide group of media members, we are also unveiling an IndyStar Super 25 this season, which will rank the top-25 teams in the state regardless of class.

My power poll going into Week 3:

1. Westfield (2-0): Wins over Center Grove and Carmel by a combined 10 points show the Shamrocks can win close games. Previous: 1.

Westfield's early-season statement: 'The No. 1 spot, it’s a privilege. We earned it.'

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2. Warren Central (2-0): If Warren Central continues allowing zero points per game, it bodes well for the Warriors. Previous: 2.

3. Crown Point (2-0): Major test this week at Merrillville. Previous: 3.

4. Brownsburg (1-0): A 30-14 win over Cathedral is a solid early-season statement from the Bulldogs. Previous: 7.

5. Center Grove (1-1): A challenging trip to Louisville Trinity this week for the Trojans. Previous: 5.

6. Hamilton Southeastern (2-0): HSE is averaging 291 rushing yards through two weeks going into the Avon game. Previous: 6.

7. Cathedral (1-1): After splitting two games with Ben Davis and Brownsburg, the Irish hit the road at Cincinnati St. Xavier. Previous: 4.

8. Carmel (1-1): The Greyhounds showed they were the better team for most of three quarters but could not close the deal in a 17-13 loss to Westfield. Previous: 9.

9. Lawrence North (2-0): Demario Moore caught seven passes for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Wildcats’ 34-13 win over Fort Wayne North Side (in half of a game). Previous: 10.

10. Columbus North (2-0): Quarterback Asher Ratliff ran for 137 yards and two TDs in the Bull Dogs’ 42-0 win over Columbus East. Previous: 18.

11. New Palestine (1-0): Josh Ranes was on his way to a big game (130 rushing yards and a TD) when New Palestine’s game vs. Decatur Central was stopped. Previous: 14.

12. Franklin Central (1-0): Big chance for the Flashes this week with Brownsburg visiting. Previous: 12.

13. Bishop Chatard (1-0): Jack Harrington was 12-for-16 passing for 162 yards and three TDs in one half in Chatard’s 28-7 win over Hanover Central. Previous: 16.

14. Noblesville (2-0): Noblesville is 2-0 for the fourth consecutive year. Getting to 3-0 means winning at Fishers. Previous: 17.

15. Whiteland (1-0): Whiteland was down 14-0 before rallying to tie Kokomo 14-14 at halftime before Friday’s game was called due to lightning. Previous: 19.

16. Merrillville (2-0): The Pirates, like Warren Central, have not allowed a point yet. That will probably change this week vs. Crown Point visiting. Previous: 20.

17. Fort Wayne Snider (1-1): Snider rebounded from the loss to Warren Central with a 35-10 win over East Noble. Previous: 21.

18. Pike (2-0): Welcome, Red Devils. Chase Shurn ran for 238 yards and a touchdown as Pike knocked off Fishers 35-34. Previous: NR.

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19. Mishawaka (2-0): The Cavemen delivered a statement with a dominating 27-7 win over Penn. Previous: NR.

20. Lafayette Jeff (2-0): Marquis Adkins ran for 129 yards and a TD in the Bronchos’ 17-13 win over Michigan City. Previous: NR.

21. Avon (1-1): Like Pike, Avon broke through a major way with a 29-28 overtime win over Ben Davis. Hamilton Southeastern visits this week. Previous: NR.

22. Ben Davis (0-2): Alijah Price ran for 113 yards and a TD on 20 carries in the loss to Avon. Previous: 8.

23. Lutheran (2-0): Make it 45 consecutive wins for the Saints after a 34-12 win over South Putnam. Previous: 23.

24. Valparaiso (1-1): The Vikings knocked off Andrean 28-21 last week. Previous: 24.

25. Fishers (1-1): Gage Sturgill was 23-for-38 passing for 265 yards and three TDs and ran for 26 yards and two TDs in Fishers’ 35-34 loss to Pike. Previous: 11.

Dropped out: Carroll (Fort Wayne) (13), Penn (15), Lawrence Central (22), Warsaw (25)

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649.

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