CINCINNATI —

The final Blitz 5 Top 25 presented by TriStateFootball.com is in and Elder tops the last poll.

The Panthers took over at No.1 after knocking off then No. 1 Moeller in Week 7. Elder started the preseason at No. 7. GCL South schools reigned supreme as the Panthers, Big Moe and St. Xavier where the only teams occupy the top spot in the rankings. Advertisement

Here’s a look at the 2025 Blitz 5 Top 25 final rankings:

1. Elder (10-0) – LAST WEEK: beat DE LA SALLE (MI)(3-6), 35-7. A historic night saw the Panthers pick up their 400th career win at The Pit and finish the regular season 10-0 for the fourth time and first since 1991. NEXT UP: 11/7 – hosts the winner of #9 Mason (5-5) at #8 Fairfield (5-5), 2nd Round of the OHSAA Division I, Region 4 Playoffs.

2. Moeller (7-3)

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