The Killdeer Cowboys, with an undefeated 11-0 record, will face Velva/Garrison/Drake/Anamoose, a 9-1 team, in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 North Dakota High School Football Playoff Brackets for Division A.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Dakota High School Football
Who: Killdeer (ND) vs Velva/Garrison/Drake/Anamoose (ND)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 North Dakota High School Football Playoff Brackets: NDHSAA – Division A
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
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Top 25 ND High School Football Rankings
The high school football rankings reveal Kindred’s undefeated record, placing it at the top spot with an impressive 13.70 rating. The list includes several unbeaten teams, like Red River and Killdeer, both with strong strength indicators, emphasizing their consistency. Velva/Garrison/Drake/Anamoose (Velva) climbs to second with a 9-1 record and a significant strength boost, while Fargo Davies and Minot follow close behind. Other top-ranked schools, such as Sheyenne and Bismarck, remain competitive with 8-2 records. Schools like Lisbon and Wahpeton show strong improvement, indicating depth in the state’s football talent this season.
View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kindred | 11-0 | 13.70 | -18.7 | — |
| 2 | Velva/Garrison/Drake/Anamoose (Velva) | 9-1 | 7.20 | -30.2 | +2 |
| 3 | Fargo Davies (Fargo) | 9-1 | 6.00 | -15.0 | -1 |
| 4 | Minot | 8-2 | 3.40 | -14.3 | -1 |
| 5 | Sheyenne (West Fargo) | 8-2 | 3.20 | -14.7 | +2 |
| 6 | Bismarck | 8-2 | 0.40 | -18.5 | — |
| 7 | Central Cass (Casselton) | 10-1 | -0.60 | -19.1 | -2 |
| 8 | Red River (Grand Forks) | 10-0 | -4.20 | -32.9 | — |
| 9 | Killdeer | 11-0 | -4.90 | -33.9 | +3 |
| 10 | Mandan | 5-5 | -7.10 | -9.1 | -1 |
| 11 | Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm (Edgeley) | 7-3 | -9.70 | -16.1 | -1 |
| 12 | Century (Bismarck) | 5-4 | -10.40 | -12.1 | +2 |
| 13 | Langdon/Edmore/Munich (Langdon) | 8-3 | -11.80 | -25.1 | -2 |
| 14 | Bishop Ryan (Minot) | 8-2 | -12.30 | -29.8 | +3 |
| 15 | Horace | 8-2 | -12.40 | -28.9 | +1 |
| 16 | Legacy (Bismarck) | 5-5 | -13.40 | -11.4 | -3 |
| 17 | Shiloh Christian (Bismarck) | 8-3 | -14.10 | -26.3 | +2 |
| 18 | Harvey/Fessenden-Bowdon (Harvey) | 7-4 | -14.20 | -19.1 | -3 |
| 19 | Lisbon | 5-4 | -18.50 | -20.7 | -1 |
| 20 | Minot North (Minot) | 7-2 | -19.40 | -31.6 | +1 |
| 21 | West Fargo | 2-8 | -22.80 | -9.6 | +1 |
| 22 | Wahpeton | 6-4 | -22.90 | -27.7 | +2 |
| 23 | Oakes | 3-6 | -23.10 | -14.2 | -3 |
| 24 | Trinity (Dickinson) | 6-4 | -23.20 | -30.7 | +1 |
| 25 | Shanley/Oak Grove Lutheran (Fargo) | 3-7 | -25.20 | -10.5 | -2 |
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 | — |
