The 2025 Indiana high school football season is set to kick off with high expectations and plenty of buzz, thanks to the release of the IFCA Preseason Coaches Poll, powered in collaboration with Indiana Preps. Programs from all six classes—1A through 6A—are locked in, with familiar powerhouses and rising programs securing spots in the Top 10 across the board.
Class 6A: Brownsburg Takes the Top Spot
Coming off another strong season, Brownsburg leads the way at No. 1 in Class 6A. Perennial powerhouse Center Grove slots in at No. 2, while Lawrence North, Westfield, and Hamilton Southeastern round out the top five. Teams like Fishers, Warren Central, and Ben Davis—all rich with talent—are expected to be major threats once postseason play arrives.
6A Top 10:
- Brownsburg
- Center Grove
- Lawrence North
- Westfield
- Hamilton Southeastern
- Crown Point
- Fishers
- Warren Central
- Carmel
- Ben Davis
Class 5A: New Palestine Begins on Top
New Palestine opens the season ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, narrowly ahead of traditional power Indianapolis Cathedral. Merrillville, Bloomington South, and defending champion East Central fill out a competitive top five. With teams like Warsaw and Valparaiso on the rise, expect 5A to be wide open.
5A Top 10:
- New Palestine
- Indianapolis Cathedral
- Merrillville
- Bloomington South
- East Central
- Lafayette Jeff
- Warsaw
- Valparaiso
- Concord
- Castle
Class 4A: Chatard Starts as the Team to Beat
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, one of the most storied programs in state history, leads the Class 4A rankings. Heritage Hills, East Noble, and Mishawaka continue to establish themselves as title contenders. Indianapolis Roncalli rounds out the top 10 with something to prove after a challenging 2024 season.
4A Top 10:
- Indianapolis Chatard
- Heritage Hills
- East Noble
- Mishawaka
- Greenfield-Central
- Martinsville
- Evansville Reitz
- Fort Wayne Dwenger
- New Prairie
- Indianapolis Roncalli
Class 3A: Fort Wayne Luers Leads the Pack
Fort Wayne Luers opens as the No. 1 team in Class 3A after a strong 2024 campaign. The Evansville Memorial Tigers and Gibson Southern are close behind, followed by Lawrenceburg and Evansville Mater Dei, making southern Indiana well-represented.
3A Top 10:
- Fort Wayne Luers
- Evansville Memorial
- Gibson Southern
- Lawrenceburg
- Evansville Mater Dei
- Mississinewa
- West Lafayette
- Maconaquah
- Cascade
- Knox
Class 2A: Adams Central Looks to Stay Dominant
Adams Central, fresh off multiple recent deep tournament runs, comes in at No. 1 in Class 2A. They’re followed by Linton-Stockton, Indianapolis Lutheran, and Andrean—programs that consistently compete at the state level. Heritage Christian and Eastbrook add depth to the already loaded class.
2A Top 10:
- Adams Central
- Linton-Stockton
- Indianapolis Lutheran
- Andrean
- Lafayette Central Catholic
- Brownstown Central
- Lapel
- Heritage Christian
- Eastbrook
- Bluffton
Class 1A: Providence Claims No. 1
The Providence Pioneers start the year as the top-ranked team in Class 1A. North Judson, South Putnam, and North Decatur are all hot on their heels, while teams like Milan, Carroll (Flora), and South Adams bring strong small-school tradition to the rankings.
1A Top 10:
- Providence
- North Judson
- South Putnam
- North Decatur
- Carroll (Flora)
- South Adams
- Milan
- Springs Valley
- Madison-Grant
- North Miami
What’s Next?
With the season rapidly approaching, coaches across the state are putting in the final touches to prepare for week one. From returning stars to up-and-coming programs, the 2025 Indiana high school football season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
Stay tuned to Indiana Preps for game previews, weekly rankings, recruiting updates, and in-depth coverage all season long.