Cedar Ridge Surges to No. 2 Behind Westlake

• Cedar Ridge has rocketed to No. 2 in VYPE’s latest Power Rankings, trailing only Westlake at the top of the national high school football landscape.
• The climb reflects a strong stretch of play that has impressed the rankings panel and put the program firmly in the national conversation.
• Westlake holds the top spot, setting up a compelling matchup of elite contenders as the season heads into its stretch run.
• Cedar Ridge’s rise signals that its roster is peaking at the right time.

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