That's some very serious punishment...... and overreaction
I thought about punishing Mater Dei, but decided it would be much better to wait it out and be patient.
That's what makes the Redzone Red Hot National Top 15 unique and special. It's put together by one of the greatest high school football minds in the nation.

Anyways, been a while since Mater Dei has been ranked #25 in any poll at any time of the season. Almost weird looking, huh.
https://www.si.com/high-school/football/high-school-on-si-power-25-football-national-rankings-oct-12-2025-01k7bf1nfhtk

Any poll that has Bixby, OK ahead of Mater Dei, CA is a little suspect though.

#24 Bixby, OK
#25 Mater Dei, CA

That's like the ultimate in punishment for Mater Dei..  . that's much worse than 40 lashes to the back.

Any poll that has Bixby, OK ahead of Mater Dei, CA is a little suspect though.

#24 Bixby, OK
#25 Mater Dei, CA

That's like the ultimate in punishment for Mater Dei..  . that's much worse than 40 lashes to the back.

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And make NO mistake..... 40 lashes to the back is pretty severe..