<div>HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Each week, the Tri-State shows off some of the most talented high school football teams in their respective states. But how do fans know who is the best of the best when the lights turn on Friday night? That’s where the Home Team Friday “Power 10” comes into play.Our expert sports team is constantly studying dozens of teams each week to create a top-10. Wins, losses, injuries, strength of schedule and margin of victory/defeat are all factors in the decision-making process.Here are the Week 7 “Power 10” rankings:1. Owensboro Catholic (Owensboro, Ky.)(5-1)Week 6 ranking: 1↔️There were no slow starts for the Owensboro Catholic Aces this Friday as their talented offense got out of the scoring gates in a hurry scoring 48 of their 58 points in the first half. Owensboro Catholic put things on cruise control in period two as they beat Meade Co. 58-0. The win makes it five straight for the green and white since their season opening loss to Boyle Co. The QB play of Dre’Mail Carothers was as good as ever as the D1 commit went for 292 passing yards and 7 total TDs. It was another high point for the ever-improving O Cath defense as well as they pitched their first shutout of the year. The Aces defense has allowed 12 points or less in four of their last five games. Looking ahead, Catholic now gets set to go on the road for the first time in three weeks as they face Hancock Co. on Friday. Seven weeks in now, the road to a district champion looks set for the Aces and the road to the postseason gets much easier as they face only one team with a winning record to end the year. 2026 is shaping up to be another memorable season for the “Power 10’s” best team. 2. Memorial (Evansville, Ind.)(6-0)Week 6 ranking: 2↔️One thing you will never catch this Memorial Tigers team doing is overlooking a game, no matter how much they are favored by. That was once again the case in week six as they faced Bosse, a game everyone expected them to win in dominant fashion, and they did that. The Tigers let off the gas in the second half of their week five game vs Harrison and allowed them to finish with 20 points on the board. There was none of that against the Bulldogs as Memorial easily wins 36-0. Memorial scored all 36 points in the first two quarters and senior RB Gene Aimone led the offensive attack with 112 total yards and 2 TDs. The shutout was a total team effort on defense and special teams as Memorial blocked a punt and secured two interceptions. Week seven will be the biggest one yet for the Tigers as they face an undefeated Reitz team coming for their unbeaten streak and title as the SIAC’s best team. Kickoff will be at Enlow Field at 6:30 p.m.3. Gibson Southern (Fort Branch, Ind.)(5-1)Week 6 ranking: 3 ↔️It was all on the line in Lincoln City Friday night and the Titans came away with all the marbles. The first half was a boxing match with Heritage Hills and Gibson Southern going score for score and it was Southern leading at half 20-14. That lead would swell to 39-21 at the start of the 4th. But right when it looked like the Titans had it wrapped up, the Pats stormed back going on a 14 to 3 scoring run. Somehow the Gibson Southern survived the comeback attempt, even after giving up an onside kick, and took home a 42-35 road win. The questions for the Titans surrounded their defense heading into this game it looked like they answered the call until that 4th quarter. Holding the high-powered Heritage Hills offense to just 21 points heading into the 4th was impressive, especially in the jungle. But things fell apart in a hurry late. The Titans consistency on that side of the ball is the only thing holding them back. Thankfully their offense is so great that they can overcome the flaws on defense. Caden Rochleau led his guys once again with 396 total yards and 5TDs. The Titans scored more than 30 points for the sixth time in as many games. They have a favorable matchup in week seven at home vs Washington. 4. Owensboro (Owensboro, Ky.)(4-2)Week 6 ranking: 4↔️Week four did the Red Devils no favors as they gave up a lopsided win to rival Owensboro Catholic on the road. But like champs do, they did let that loss get them down and have bounced back nicely with two straight wins. Owensboro rolled at home as they dominate Apollo 50-7. This was a statement game for both the offense and defense of the Red Devils. QB Tyson Biggs went for 260 passing yards and 3 scores while WR Kingston Dillard broke the school all time reception and receiving yard record with his performance (7 rec, 132 rec yds, TD). The defense, as we are used to was great for Owensboro as they held one of Western Kentucky’s best offenses to 7 points. The Red Devils have yet to give up more than 7 points in a win this year. Marshall Co. is next on the chopping blocks for this Owensboro defense at remains one of the best in the state. Also in other good news, based on the original timeline, we are nearing the return of star QB Damarcus Ganaway Jr. from his collarbone injury suffered in week one. 5. Reitz (Evansville, Ind)(6-0)Week 6 ranking: 5 ↔️It almost feels unfair to have the Reitz Panthers ranked fifth when they carry a perfect record into week seven, but that just speaks to the excellence of the tri-states top teams. Facing Castle at the Reitz Bowl in week six could have easily been a game this team overlooked when you consider the game ahead of them (Memorial in week seven). But this team is maturing before our eyes and showed great focus at they run over the Knights in a quality 21-7 win. Don’t read too much into the score, the Panthers were in control of this contest for all four quarters with Castle scoring once in the 4th. Reitz defense is getting hot at the perfect time as well, allowing just 20 points in the last two games; they gave up 77 points in the three games prior. The win sets them up for the biggest game of the season in the SIAC as they now face Memorial in a battle of the unbeatens. 6. North Posey (Poseyville, Ind.)(6-0)Week 6 ranking: 6 ↔️North Posey survived a scare Friday night as they snuck out of Rockport with a 56-55 OT win vs South Spencer. The good teams find a way to win and that is exactly what the Vikings did in this game to stay unbeaten. A star is immerging not only in Poseyville, but in southern Indiana as RB Cade Mauck had another all-time performance (344 total yards, and 4 TDs). Coming into the season many thought it would be the arm of Carter Schickel which led the Vikings, and although he has been good, Mauck has been undeniable. His 871 rushing yards and 12 TD rushes on the season so far leads the PAC conference and is one of the best resumes in our coverage area. Defense remains the issue for North Posey, who will have a winnable matchup week seven at home vs Forest Park. The Vikings will need to use it as a get right game before a showdown with a great Heritage Hills team in week eight in Lincoln City. 7. Heritage Hills (Lincoln City, Ind.)(4-2)Week 6 ranking: 8 📈Despite the loss, Heritage Hills is a getting a boost in this week’s “Power 10”. We knew the duo of Tyce Winchell and Micah Toler was the real deal, but the whole offense looked next level vs Gibson Southern. The Patriots offense scored a touchdown or more in each quarter and never gave up for one second as they crawled back into the game with seconds remaining. Unfortunately for them the clock ran out, but coach Kevin Temple’s group came dangerously close to upsetting one of the Hoosier states best teams. This matchup very well could have been the preview for a Pocket Athletic Conference Championship as two of the conference’s best put on a showdown for the ages. On a sad note, Heritage Hills did come out of this game with damage as senior RB Karsen Pund sustained a season ending injury. The Pats will now journey through the rest of the year without their leading rusher (465 rushing yards on the season). With Mt. Vernon next and Boonville to close the season, don’t be surprised if this battled tested team now runs the table and finishes the regular season. Yes, a North Posey team ranked higher than them waits in week eight, but the Pats look like they are just as good as the Vikings, if not better. 8. Mater Dei (Evansville, Ind)(5-1)Week 6 ranking: 9 📈The wins keep coming for the Wildcats as they continue a 2026 campaign that is shocking everyone. A 5-1 start is the exact opposite of how this team began last year and is a record that many didn’t expect Mater Dei to have entering week seven. Their loss to Memorial is the only blemish on the record for this team that has firmly cemented themselves as a top three team in the SIAC. The most impressive thing of all for the Wildcats on Friday was the 21-point hole they climbed out of to storm back and beat North. QB Knox Simmons threw a pick six to help the Huskies built that led but the sophomore stayed calm and passed these Wildcats back into the game as they outscored North 35 to 7 in the last three quarters. A performance like that from QB1, and all the young players on this team proves that the Wildcats are mature beyond their years. Falling behind by as many as 21-points is never ideal, but surviving it will only help this team in high pressure games later on this season. Mater Dei has a great chance to grow that number to six games over .500 as they face Bosse at home on Friday. 9. Mt. Carmel (Mount Carmel, Ill)(6-0)Week 6 ranking: Just missed the cut📈Some losses by “Power 10” teams have made way for some new blood in the rankings. Just like their mascot, the Golden Aces record is Golden heading into week seven. Mt. Carmel can thank QB River Deisher for a lot of that success as the junior closes in on two thousand scrimmages yards entering week seven (1,024 passing yards, 953 rushing yards). Senior WR Shain Meador has made up for a lot of those passing yards with his 675 yards receiving. As long as the Aces have this duo, the sky is the limit for this offense which put 38 points vs Richland Co. on their way to another win. Mt. Carmel visits Casey-Westfield on Friday with that perfect record on the line. 10. Madisonville-North Hopkins (Madisonville, Ky) (5-1)Week 6 ranking: Just missed the cut 📈The Maroons stayed hot as they beat Graves Co. 32-28. The victory marks back-to-back wins for MNH since their week four loss to Paducah Tilghman. Friday also marked the fifth time this season the Maroons scored 30-points or more in a game. Week seven is another good matchup for Madisonville as they face a Muhlenberg Co. team they beat 56-12 last season. Just missed the cut: Boonville (Boonville, Ind.) Castle (Newburgh, Ind.) Jasper (Jasper, Ind.)A new ranking will be released at the beginning of each week throughout football season until the playoffs begin</div>

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Each week, the Tri-State shows off some of the most talented high school football teams in their respective states. But how do fans know who is the best of the best when the lights turn on Friday night? That’s where the Home Team Friday “Power 10” comes into play.

Home Team Friday Week 7 “Power 10”

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