The Herndon High School varsity football team will play a home conference game against Yorktown High School from Arlington, VA today at 1 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Football
Who: Herndon (VA) vs Yorktown (VA)
When: Today, November 9, 2024
Time: 1:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS 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 VA High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The current high school football state rankings are dominated by teams with undefeated records, with Maury (Norfolk) leading at 9-0 and a top rating of 49.20. Oscar Smith (Chesapeake), also 9-0, ranks second with a rating of 45.60. Other teams like Woodberry Forest and Battlefield (Haymarket) hold strong records (7-0 and 9-0 respectively) and have been consistent contenders, with strong ratings and strength of schedule metrics. Several teams such as Varina (Richmond) and Washington-Liberty (Arlington) have notable increases in their rankings, reflecting strong recent performances. Teams with 8-1 records, such as King’s Fork (Suffolk), also maintain competitive standing in the top 10. Rankings show a mix of geographic diversity across Virginia, with several Richmond-area schools performing well.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury (Norfolk) | 9-0 | 49.20 | 1.7 | — |
| 2 | Oscar Smith (Chesapeake) | 9-0 | 45.60 | 14.4 | — |
| 3 | Woodberry Forest | 7-0 | 41.10 | 13.1 | — |
| 4 | Battlefield (Haymarket) | 9-0 | 39.60 | -2.9 | — |
| 5 | Phoebus (Hampton) | 9-0 | 39.40 | 1.4 | — |
| 6 | King’s Fork (Suffolk) | 8-1 | 37.80 | 11.7 | — |
| 7 | St. Michael the Archangel (Fredericksburg) | 8-1 | 36.90 | 18.6 | — |
| 8 | Varina (Richmond) | 7-1 | 34.90 | 15.7 | +3 |
| 9 | Liberty Christian (Lynchburg) | 8-0 | 33.50 | 5.9 | -1 |
| 10 | Huguenot (Richmond) | 9-0 | 32.60 | -4.5 | +3 |
| 11 | Dinwiddie | 8-1 | 32.00 | 10.5 | -1 |
| 12 | Matoaca (Chesterfield) | 9-0 | 31.90 | 1.6 | +3 |
| 13 | Benedictine (Richmond) | 7-3 | 31.00 | 19.0 | +6 |
| 14 | Highland Springs | 6-3 | 30.90 | 18.2 | -5 |
| 15 | Fleming (Roanoke) | 9-0 | 30.80 | -2.4 | +2 |
| 16 | Warwick (Newport News) | 9-1 | 30.30 | -2.6 | -4 |
| 17 | James Madison (Vienna) | 9-0 | 30.30 | 3.5 | -3 |
| 18 | Nansemond River (Suffolk) | 7-2 | 29.90 | 13.5 | -2 |
| 19 | Indian River (Chesapeake) | 6-3 | 28.30 | 16.1 | +3 |
| 20 | Stafford (Falmouth) | 8-1 | 28.10 | 9.5 | +1 |
| 21 | North Stafford (Stafford) | 7-2 | 27.90 | 17.7 | -1 |
| 22 | Green Run (Virginia Beach) | 9-0 | 25.90 | -8.1 | +2 |
| 23 | Patriot (Nokesville) | 7-2 | 25.60 | 4.3 | -5 |
| 24 | Colonial Forge (Stafford) | 7-2 | 25.40 | 13.0 | +3 |
| 25 | Washington-Liberty (Arlington) | 9-0 | 25.20 | -11.8 | +8 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football national ranking is led by Mater Dei (CA), maintaining a perfect 8-0 record. Milton (GA) and Duncanville (TX) closely follow, both also undefeated with a 9-0 and 7-0 record, respectively. St. Frances Academy (MD) has made the largest leap, climbing 11 places to rank 17th. St. John Bosco (CA) saw the biggest drop, falling six places to 8th. Many teams from Texas and California are represented in the top 25, with a mix of powerhouse programs from Georgia and Florida as well, highlighting the competitive nature of high school football nationwide.
| # | 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 | — |
