The Classical Purple (7-1) varsity football team is set to host the Cranston East Thunderbolts (2-5) in a home playoff game today at 6 p.m. This matchup is part of the “RIIL Football Championships Fall 2024 – Division 3 Championship Bracket” tournament and will be played at the higher seed’s home field.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Rhode Island High School Football
Who: Classical (RI) vs Cranston East (RI)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Bracket: RIIL Football Championships Fall 2024 – Division 3 Championship Bracket
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Rhode Island High School Football?
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Top 25 RI High School Football Rankings
La Salle Academy leads the rankings with a 6-3 record and a rating of 22.90, marking a +1 improvement in their position.
Bishop Hendricken drops to second with a 4-4 record and a rating of 20.10 after experiencing a -1 shift.
South Kingstown has made a strong climb to 3rd, improving by +2 with a 6-1 record and a rating of 11.40.
The top 3 schools in the rankings all have positive momentum, with significant improvements in their ratings.
Cumberland, St. Raphael Academy, and North Kingstown hold solid mid-table positions, while West Warwick and Barrington are near the bottom, showing declines in their rankings.
Teams like Ponaganset and Portsmouth have moved up the ranks with impressive records of 7-1 and 5-2, respectively.
Schools such as Narragansett and Moses Brown are in the lower part of the rankings despite decent win records.
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| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Salle Academy (Providence) | 6-3 | 22.90 | 15.1 | +1 |
| 2 | Bishop Hendricken (Warwick) | 4-4 | 20.10 | 16.8 | -1 |
| 3 | South Kingstown (Wakefield) | 6-1 | 11.40 | -3.1 | +2 |
| 4 | Cumberland | 4-4 | 10.90 | 11.3 | -1 |
| 5 | St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket) | 6-2 | 10.60 | 1.1 | -1 |
| 6 | North Kingstown | 4-3 | 10.20 | 6.0 | +1 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 5-2 | 8.20 | 0.2 | +3 |
| 8 | Burrillville (Harrisville) | 6-2 | 8.00 | -2.4 | +1 |
| 9 | Central (Providence) | 5-4 | 8.00 | 8.0 | -3 |
| 10 | Cranston West (Cranston) | 3-5 | 4.30 | 10.1 | -2 |
| 11 | Westerly | 5-3 | 4.10 | -4.2 | — |
| 12 | Classical (Providence) | 5-1 | 3.30 | -19.8 | — |
| 13 | Ponaganset (North Scituate) | 7-1 | 2.00 | -24.1 | +2 |
| 14 | West Warwick | 5-3 | -0.60 | -9.3 | -1 |
| 15 | Barrington | 1-6 | -1.50 | 8.6 | -1 |
| 16 | East Providence | 5-3 | -2.10 | -12.8 | +1 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 5-2 | -3.70 | -16.0 | -1 |
| 18 | Mt. Hope (Bristol) | 6-1 | -3.90 | -19.8 | — |
| 19 | Woonsocket | 4-4 | -5.90 | -9.9 | +1 |
| 20 | Pilgrim (Warwick) | 5-3 | -6.90 | -10.6 | -1 |
| 21 | Rogers (Newport) | 5-2 | -10.20 | -19.9 | +1 |
| 22 | Moses Brown (Providence) | 4-4 | -13.40 | -10.6 | -1 |
| 23 | Middletown | 4-4 | -13.60 | -16.6 | — |
| 24 | Narragansett | 6-1 | -15.70 | -33.0 | — |
| 25 | St. George’s (Middletown) | 3-4 | -18.40 | -12.3 | — |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
The current high school football rankings show Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) leading with an undefeated 8-0 record, while Milton (GA) closely follows, improving its rank to 2 with a 9-0 record. Notably, St. Frances Academy (MD) rose by 11 spots, now ranked 17th despite a 6-3 record, suggesting strong recent performances. Other top-ranked teams include Bishop Gorman (NV) and IMG Academy (FL), both maintaining high rankings. Texas has a strong presence, with schools like Duncanville and North Shore holding high positions.
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| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 7-0 | +1 |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 8-1 | +1 |
| 5 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | +1 |
| 6 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 8-0 | +1 |
| 8 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-1 | -6 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 9-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 8-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 9-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 16 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 17 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 6-3 | +11 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 8-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-1 | -3 |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | -1 |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 7-1 | -1 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 7-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 6-2 | — |
