It’s playoff time!
The Idalia High School varsity football team takes on the Prairie High School team in a home playoff game today at 1 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Idalia vs Prairie
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Idalia, CO
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 CO High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch) leads Colorado’s high school football rankings with an undefeated record of 10-0 and a high rating of 56.60. Cherry Creek, a consistent powerhouse, holds second place, just slightly behind in rating but with a notably strong strength of schedule (27.8). Montrose made the biggest jump, gaining six positions to reach No. 8. Fairview (Boulder) and Legend (Parker) also maintained perfect seasons at 10-0 and 9-1, respectively. Regis Jesuit, despite a strong schedule rating of 29.1, dropped four positions to 13th. Overall, Colorado’s top schools showcase fierce competition with multiple undefeated records.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch) | 10-0 | 56.60 | 14.0 | +1 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village) | 9-1 | 55.90 | 27.8 | -1 |
| 3 | Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch) | 9-1 | 45.70 | 24.2 | — |
| 4 | Legend (Parker) | 9-1 | 44.20 | 15.6 | +1 |
| 5 | Ralston Valley (Arvada) | 9-1 | 40.90 | 21.1 | -1 |
| 6 | Columbine (Littleton) | 9-1 | 40.00 | 17.9 | +1 |
| 7 | Pine Creek (Colorado Springs) | 7-3 | 39.10 | 24.3 | -1 |
| 8 | Montrose | 10-0 | 32.20 | -3.2 | +6 |
| 9 | Erie | 8-2 | 30.60 | 12.2 | +2 |
| 10 | Dakota Ridge (Littleton) | 9-1 | 30.50 | 9.4 | — |
| 11 | Arapahoe (Centennial) | 7-3 | 30.20 | 21.6 | +1 |
| 12 | Fairview (Boulder) | 10-0 | 30.00 | -0.7 | +1 |
| 13 | Regis Jesuit (Aurora) | 5-5 | 30.00 | 29.1 | -4 |
| 14 | Pueblo West | 9-1 | 29.70 | 2.1 | -6 |
| 15 | Palmer Ridge (Monument) | 9-1 | 27.60 | 0.0 | — |
| 16 | Wray | 9-0 | 27.00 | -11.8 | +1 |
| 17 | Grandview (Aurora) | 5-5 | 26.20 | 19.9 | +1 |
| 18 | Chatfield (Littleton) | 7-3 | 24.70 | 16.9 | -2 |
| 19 | Castle View (Castle Rock) | 7-3 | 24.50 | 17.6 | — |
| 20 | Arvada West (Arvada) | 6-4 | 22.50 | 10.4 | +1 |
| 21 | Broomfield | 9-1 | 22.00 | -7.5 | +1 |
| 22 | Pomona (Arvada) | 7-2 | 21.40 | -1.0 | -2 |
| 23 | Mesa Ridge (Colorado Springs) | 7-3 | 20.90 | 5.4 | — |
| 24 | Fossil Ridge (Fort Collins) | 6-4 | 20.30 | 10.4 | +1 |
| 25 | Cherokee Trail (Aurora) | 4-6 | 18.80 | 23.2 | -1 |
Top 25 high school football rankings (MaxPreps)
High school football national rankings are highly competitive, with Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) leading the chart with an impressive 9-0 record. Georgia has a strong showing, with three teams in the top 10, including Milton at No. 2 with a perfect 10-0 record and Carrollton also at 10-0. Texas is also a powerhouse, boasting teams like Duncanville (No. 3) and North Shore (No. 6), both undefeated. St. Frances Academy (MD) made a remarkable leap of nine positions to reach No. 8. Meanwhile, IMG Academy in Florida saw a significant drop, losing 12 spots to rank at 17.
| # | 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 | — |
