The Dover Senators host the Caesar Rodney Riders in a crucial conference matchup this Friday at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Delaware High School Football
Who: Dover vs Caesar Rodney
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dover, DE
Live stream: NFHS Sports Network
How to watch: Fans can subscribe to NFHS Sports Network, a nationwide streaming platform for more than 9,000 high school sports. You can find the list of available schools here.
How much does it cost: An annual subscription cost $79.99, or you can pay monthly for $11.99 per month.
Can you watch it on your phone or TV? NFHS Network is available on smart TVs like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Google Chromecast, as well as on iOS and Android smart phones.
Top 25 DE High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
Salesianum, with an 8-1 record, leads the high school football rankings with the highest rating of 41.40, followed by Caravel, which is undefeated with a 9-0 record. Caravel and Sussex Central (ranked third) also have strong seasons, both close behind Salesianum in strength and rating. Several teams like Middletown and Appoquinimink showcase competitive ratings but vary slightly in rank due to recent changes. Some teams, like Tatnall, have undefeated records yet hold lower ranks due to strength-of-schedule factors.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salesianum (Wilmington) | 8-1 | 41.40 | 20.9 | — |
| 2 | Caravel (Bear) | 9-0 | 31.80 | -9.8 | — |
| 3 | Sussex Central (Georgetown) | 8-1 | 29.20 | 11.1 | — |
| 4 | Middletown | 7-2 | 28.40 | 13.8 | +1 |
| 5 | Appoquinimink (West Middletown) | 7-2 | 28.00 | 13.0 | -1 |
| 6 | Smyrna | 4-5 | 14.10 | 17.5 | — |
| 7 | Hodgson Vo-Tech (Newark) | 4-5 | 14.10 | 18.4 | — |
| 8 | Woodbridge (Bridgeville) | 7-2 | 13.40 | -4.6 | — |
| 9 | St. Georges Tech (Middletown) | 4-5 | 13.00 | 15.8 | +3 |
| 10 | Howard (Wilmington) | 6-3 | 12.70 | 0.3 | -1 |
| 11 | Dover | 3-5 | 11.50 | 19.4 | — |
| 12 | Delmar | 8-1 | 10.00 | -11.3 | +1 |
| 13 | Cape Henlopen (Lewes) | 5-4 | 9.70 | 4.6 | -3 |
| 14 | Lake Forest (Felton) | 5-4 | 7.50 | 3.0 | — |
| 15 | Archmere Academy (Claymont) | 7-2 | 3.90 | -6.3 | +2 |
| 16 | William Penn (New Castle) | 3-6 | 3.90 | 10.9 | +2 |
| 17 | Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear) | 7-2 | 2.50 | -15.5 | -1 |
| 18 | St. Mark’s (Wilmington) | 3-6 | 2.30 | 11.3 | +1 |
| 19 | Laurel | 4-5 | 1.70 | 2.6 | -4 |
| 20 | Caesar Rodney (Camden) | 2-7 | -1.70 | 10.6 | — |
| 21 | Tatnall (Wilmington) | 9-0 | -2.20 | -34.7 | — |
| 22 | Delaware Military Academy (Wilmington) | 4-5 | -4.10 | -3.8 | — |
| 23 | Indian River (Dagsboro) | 8-1 | -4.20 | -29.5 | — |
| 24 | Wilmington Friends (Wilmington) | 5-4 | -4.40 | -9.8 | — |
| 25 | Sussex Tech (Georgetown) | 5-4 | -8.80 | -14.2 | — |
Top 25 high school football rankings (MaxPreps)
The national high school football rankings are led by Mater Dei of California, holding the top spot with a flawless 9-0 record. Georgia and Texas are well-represented, with Milton, Carrollton, and North Shore in the top six. Notably, St. Frances Academy from Maryland made a significant leap, moving up nine spots to eighth. Florida’s IMG Academy dropped twelve spots to seventeenth, reflecting some recent challenges. These rankings highlight intense competition across top-ranked schools, with multiple undefeated teams like Duncanville and Archbishop Spalding showing strong consistency throughout the season.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 10-0 | — |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 9-1 | — |
| 5 | Carrollton | GA | 10-0 | +1 |
| 6 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 9-1 | +1 |
| 8 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 7-3 | +9 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 10-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 9-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 10-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 9-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 11-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-3 | -1 |
| 17 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 9-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 8-1 | — |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 10-1 | — |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 8-1 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 8-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 8-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 7-2 | — |
