Top 25 high school football

NOTE: The Deseret Morning News top 25 is now based on voting by 13 prep football writers. Total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote.

1. Jordan (3-1) Class: 5A

Was: 7. Points: 310. Last week: Beat Bingham, 36-35

Outlook: Jordan surges to No. 1 after surprising win over previous No. 1 Bingham. Next up: at Riverton, Friday.

2. Alta (3-1) Class: 5A

Was: 2. Points: 307. Last week: Beat Hunter 53-12

Outlook: Hawks rest Shakerin but still smoke Wolverines by 41. Next up: vs. Grant, Calif., Friday.

3. Timpview (4-0) Class: 4A

Was: 4. Points: 300. Last week: Beat Payson, 49-0

Outlook: T-Birds picked up their second shutout of the season last weekend. Next up: at Mountain View, Friday.

4. Bingham (3-1) Class: 5A

Was: 1. Points: 299. Last week: Lost to Jordan, 36-35

Outlook: Despite loss, many consider the Miners still the team to beat in 5A. Next up: vs. Lone Peak, Friday.

5. Cottonwood (4-0) Class: 4A

Was: 5. Points: 272. Last week: Beat Murray, 47-0

Outlook: Isi Sofele could be the most underrated running back in the state. Next up: vs. Cyprus, Friday.

6. East (3-1) Class: 4A

Was: 8. Points: 240. Last week: Beat Highland, 24-21

Outlook: Impressive rally past Highland has East thinking region title. Next up: vs. Murray, Friday.

7. Layton (3-1) Class: 5A

Was: 14. Points: 239. Last week: Beat Fremont, 23-13

Outlook: Lancers staked claim as northern Utah's best team by beating Fremont. Next up: at Davis, Friday.

8. Bountiful (4-0) Class: 4A

Was: 9. Points: 230. Last week: Beat Bonneville, 17-9

Outlook: Defense continues to be the catalyst for the Braves. Next up: vs. Box Elder, Friday.

9. Fremont (3-1) Class: 5A

Was: 3. Points: 227. Last week Lost to Layton, 23-13

Outlook: After losing region opener, it doesn't get any easier with Northridge coming to town. Next up: vs. Northridge, Friday.

10. American Fork (3-1) Class: 5A