St. Joseph (Mont.) moved up even higher in the national rankings Sunday following its successful season-opening trip to San Diego, California, meaning every week from here on out is a must-watch game as the Green Knights try become New Jersey’s first national champion since Don Bosco Prep in 2011.

Pump the brakes?

Okay, noted.

True, the Montvale school entered Saturday’s game against JSerra Catholic (Calif.) as the favorite but winning high-stakes games across the country is always easier said than done. St. Joseph relied on its physical rushing attack and timely defense to hold off No. 47 JSerra, 24-10.

The reward?

No. 4 in High School Football America's Top 100.

The Green Knights moved up two spots in Sunday’s most recent release. Check out this link for the full Top 100, which also includes two other N.J. teams: No. 20 Bergen Catholic and No. 66 St. Peter’s Prep.

Bergen Catholic had its game against No. 11 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) canceled due to Tropical Storm Dorian while St. Peter’s Prep overpowered Millville on Saturday for a 48-0 victory.

High School Football America uses a proprietary algorithm for its Top 100 poll. It is released every Sunday evening.