MIHSSCA Week-to-Week Rankings Shift: Final Moves Before the Playoffs
- Jonathan Turner
- Oct 5
- 3 min read
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MIHSSCA Week-to-Week Rankings Shift: Final Moves Before the Playoffs
(Shelby Twp., MI) – As the regular season closes, the final MIHSSCA boys soccer rankings show subtle adjustments at the top — and big swings farther down the table. Here’s how the state’s elite programs shifted between Week 6 and the Final Week (Oct 5, 2025).
Division 1 – Portage Central Perfect, Heritage Rises
Biggest Movers Up
Grand Haven → #3 (from #5) – Two key late wins push the Buccaneers into a Top-3 finish.
Romeo → #4 (from #7) – Four-match unbeaten streak vaults the Bulldogs into the upper tier.
Livonia Stevenson → #9 (from HM) – Jumps back into the poll with one of the state’s best defensive records.
Royal Oak → #15 (from NR) – Returns after a solid close to the year.
Slips
New / Out
In: Livonia Stevenson, Royal Oak.
Out: Saginaw Heritage (moved to HM after 19-2-0 finish in different poll context), Byron Center slides but remains Top 15.
Division 2 – Forest Hills Central Unbeaten, Depth Shuffles Below
Biggest Risers
Hudsonville Unity Christian → #2 (from #2 tie) – Stayed perfect and confirmed runner-up status.
New Boston Huron → #3 (from #3) – Solidified position with quality draws vs ranked foes.
Warren De La Salle → #4 (from #5) – Moved up on goal-differential wins.
Edwardsburg → #6 (from #7) – Finished 14-1-1 to cap best regular season in program history.
Coldwater → #13 (from HM) – Late 5-match win streak brings the Cardinals into the Top 15.
Ortonville Brandon → #15 (from HM) – Secures final spot after strong road win vs Marquette.
Drops
New Honorable Mentions
East Grand Rapids (9-4-4) enters HM.
Dearborn Divine Child (13-6-1) returns to the list.
Division 3 – Notre Dame Prep Claims Top Spot
Biggest Ups
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep → #1 (from #1 contender) – Leapfrogs Detroit Country Day to finish No. 1.
Flint Powers Catholic → #3 (from #5) – Two shutouts lift them into Top 3.
Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian → #8 (from #14) – Biggest jump of the week (+6) after strong 3-0-1 stretch.
Fremont → #14 (from #14 HM) – Perfect 17-0-2 forces entry into final Top 15.
Downs
New / Out
In: Fennville (#15).
Out: Freeland (drops to HM).
Division 4 – Calvin Christian Takes Over No. 1
Biggest Movers Up
Grandville Calvin Christian → #1 (from #3) – Strong finish over ranked opponents earns final No. 1 spot.
Western Michigan Christian → #2 (from #6) – Climbs four places after defensive streak.
North Muskegon → #3 (from #2) – Consistent form keeps them top-three.
Lansing Christian → #4 (from #7) – Jumps three spots after back-to-back wins.
Harbor Springs → #5 (from #8) – Hot finish secures Top 5 spot.
Allen Park Inner-City Baptist → #9 (from #12) – Climbs into Top 10.
Brighton Livingston Christian → #15 (from HM) – Returns with 14-2-1 record.
Drops
New / Out
In: Brighton Livingston Christian (#15).
Out: Kalamazoo Christian (drops to #14), Clinton and Hillsdale move to HM.
Summary of Statewide Movement
Four Divisions, Four Stories: Portage Central, Forest Hills Central, Notre Dame Prep, and Calvin Christian each finish as No. 1 in their respective divisions.
Biggest Single-Week Climb: Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian (D3) jumped six spots.
Biggest Falls: University Liggett (D4) dropped five places.
New Entries: Livonia Stevenson (D1), Coldwater (D2), Ortonville Brandon (D2), Fennville (D3), and Brighton Livingston Christian (D4).
Teams Dropping Out: Freeland, Clinton, Hillsdale Academy, and Wyoming Potter’s House Christian.
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