The High School Football America 300 featured 30 head-to-head matchups from October 15-17, 2026, resulting in several high-profile victories for ranked programs. The weekend included two Top 25 showdowns and several narrow escapes for national leaders across the United States.
Major results in the HSFA 300
In Southern California, the High School Football Game of the Week saw No. 3 Santa Margarita defeat No. 9 St. John Bosco with a 21-7 score. Although Bosco initially took a 7-0 lead, the reigning CIF Open Division champions responded to claim the top spot in the Trinity League.
Other significant performances included:
- No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas defeated Monarch 71-20 in Florida.
- No. 4 Carrollton beat Northgate 62-13 in Georgia.
- No. 7 Columbus secured the GMAC Championship by beating Miami Central 24-3 in Florida.
- No. 90 Valdosta won a 52-44 shootout against No. 121 Colquitt County in Georgia.
How did IMG Academy survive its close contest?
No. 6 IMG Academy narrowly avoided an upset against the NFL Academy from the United Kingdom. Despite building a commanding 28-3 lead by halftime, the Ascenders faced a significant comeback attempt. The NFL Academy took a 32-31 lead in the third quarter and later a 40-39 lead late in the game.
IMG Academy eventually reclaimed control and won 42-40 following a 28-yard game-winning field goal by Zach Brien. The victory improves the team's season record to 8-0.
Late game momentum in Louisiana
In a Thursday matchup, No. 205 Brother Martin overcame a deficit to defeat No. 96 John Curtis 36-28. While John Curtis held a 21-9 lead late in the fourth quarter, Brother Martin scored 27 unanswered points to secure the win. This loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for the Patriots, all of which have come against HSFA 300 ranked opponents.
FAQ
Which team won the Trinity League top spot?
No. 3 Santa Margarita won the top spot by defeating No. 9 St. John Bosco 21-7.
What was the score of the IMG Academy game?
IMG Academy defeated the NFL Academy with a final score of 42-40.
