The Gardner (MA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. Manchester Essex (Manchester, MA) on Friday, today at 7 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Massachusetts High School Football
Who: Gardner (MA) vs. Manchester Essex (MA)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 MIAA Football State Championship – Division 7
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Massachusetts High School Football?
You can watch High School Football live and on-demand through the NFHS Network. There are several ways to stream games:
- Smartphone/Tablet: Download the NFHS Network app from your device’s app store or visit NFHSnetwork.com in your mobile browser.
- Computer: Watch games directly on NFHSnetwork.com using your laptop or desktop.
- Connected Devices: Stream on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, or Google TV.
To watch, simply log in, subscribe, and choose the event you’d like to stream. An NFHS Network subscription costs $79.99, or you can pay monthly for $11.99 per month.
The NFHS Network does not offer a free trial. However, the subscription gives you access to not only live high school football games but also other sports, highlights, replays, and events like graduations.
Top 25 MA High School Football Rankings
The top-ranked high school football teams show a mix of undefeated records and challenging schedules. St. John’s Prep leads with a high rating, benefiting from a strong schedule. Scituate and King Philip Regional maintain unbeaten records, bolstering their standings. Schools with 7-1 records, such as Catholic Memorial and Central Springfield, demonstrate strong overall ratings but slightly lower strength-of-schedule numbers. Programs like Duxbury and Leominster have made notable advances, climbing significantly in the rankings. Meanwhile, Boston College High and Shawsheen Valley Tech saw slight declines, indicating fierce competition among top Massachusetts teams. View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John’s Prep (Danvers) | 7-1 | 49.50 | 27.6 | +1 |
| 2 | Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury) | 7-1 | 48.70 | 19.9 | -1 |
| 3 | Scituate | 8-0 | 41.40 | 7.0 | +2 |
| 4 | Williston Northampton (Easthampton) | 7-0 | 40.70 | 16.0 | — |
| 5 | King Philip Regional (Wrentham) | 8-0 | 39.90 | 6.7 | -2 |
| 6 | Boston College High (Boston) | 6-1 | 36.80 | 22.2 | -2 |
| 7 | Marshfield | 7-1 | 36.60 | 17.4 | — |
| 8 | Needham | 8-0 | 35.70 | 7.9 | -2 |
| 9 | Central (Springfield) | 7-1 | 34.50 | 2.0 | — |
| 10 | Xaverian Brothers (Westwood) | 5-3 | 33.40 | 25.0 | — |
| 11 | Shawsheen Valley Tech (Billerica) | 8-0 | 31.80 | 0.2 | -3 |
| 12 | Methuen | 7-1 | 31.20 | 10.7 | -1 |
| 13 | Natick | 7-1 | 31.10 | 10.4 | +2 |
| 14 | Duxbury | 7-1 | 30.40 | 14.4 | +4 |
| 15 | Grafton | 8-0 | 30.00 | -1.1 | +1 |
| 16 | Franklin | 7-1 | 29.90 | 7.0 | +1 |
| 17 | Hudson | 8-0 | 29.10 | -8.3 | -4 |
| 18 | Buckingham Browne & Nichols (Cambridge) | 7-0 | 28.00 | 3.6 | — |
| 19 | Tabor Academy (Marion) | 6-1 | 26.50 | 5.5 | — |
| 20 | Leominster | 7-1 | 26.30 | 12.6 | +6 |
| 21 | Central Catholic (Lawrence) | 5-3 | 26.00 | 22.1 | -2 |
| 22 | Bishop Feehan (Attleboro) | 6-1 | 25.70 | 4.0 | -1 |
| 23 | Foxborough | 5-3 | 23.80 | 14.7 | +8 |
| 24 | Uxbridge | 8-0 | 23.20 | -4.0 | +3 |
| 25 | Malden Catholic (Malden) | 4-4 | 23.00 | 23.4 | -3 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA), Milton (GA), and Duncanville (TX) hold the top three national high school football rankings, remaining undefeated. St. Frances Academy (MD) made the largest jump, climbing nine places, despite a 7-3 record. IMG Academy (FL), usually a powerhouse, experienced a notable drop by 12 ranks. California schools, including Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, showcase strong performances, emphasizing the state’s competitive high school football scene. Texas, Georgia, and Florida schools are also well-represented in the rankings, highlighting these states as major contributors to national high school football talent. View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | 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 | — |
