The Lathrop varsity football team (Fairbanks, AK) will compete in a neutral playoff game against Soldotna (AK) today at 4:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Alaska High School Football
Who: Lathrop (AK) vs Soldotna (AK)
When: Friday, October 26, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
You can watch Alaska high school football live on the NFHS Network, there are multiple options depending on your device.
For smartphones and tablets, you can use the NFHS Network app to stream football games live and on-demand. You can also access the website, NFHSnetwork.com, through a web browser on any device, including computers and tablets, to watch games, highlights, and even non-sports events like graduations.
On your desktop or laptop, simply sign in and subscribe to enjoy all the NFHS Network features, such as the ‘watch later’ option and access to the NFHS Store. You can also stream games on connected devices like AppleTV, Roku, FireTV, and GoogleTV.
An annual subscription costs $79.99, or you can opt for a monthly plan at $11.99. Be sure to support your school while watching!
Top 25 AK High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
High school football rankings are pivotal for teams as they reflect their performance over the season, influencing playoff seeding and public perception. The rankings are often determined by factors such as overall wins and losses, ratings based on strength of schedule, and scoring margins. Teams like Dimond from Anchorage, with an undefeated record, demonstrate dominance in the league, while others struggle with losing seasons. Notably, teams can improve their standings through playoff victories, which not only boost their ratings but also enhance their chances of being recognized in state tournaments.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimond (Anchorage) | 10-0 | 14.9 | -8.7 | — |
| 2 | Soldotna | 9-1 | 10.5 | -15.0 | — |
| 3 | West Anchorage (Anchorage) | 8-2 | 8.6 | -3.7 | +1 |
| 4 | Lathrop (Fairbanks) | 6-4 | 4.5 | -10.2 | +2 |
| 5 | Bettye Davis East Anchorage (Anchorage) | 6-4 | 2.0 | -0.6 | -2 |
| 6 | Bartlett (Anchorage) | 6-4 | -0.8 | -3.0 | -1 |
| 7 | Juneau-Douglas (Juneau) | 3-6 | -6.4 | -1.0 | +1 |
| 8 | North Pole | 7-3 | -8.8 | -10.4 | -1 |
| 9 | South Anchorage (Anchorage) | 4-5 | -10.2 | -5.6 | — |
| 10 | West Valley (Fairbanks) | 5-4 | -13.7 | -16.5 | +2 |
| 11 | Palmer | 4-5 | -14.6 | -10.0 | -1 |
| 12 | Service (Anchorage) | 3-6 | -15.2 | -3.0 | -1 |
| 13 | Eagle River | 4-5 | -16.4 | -13.9 | — |
| 14 | Chugiak | 4-6 | -17.9 | -9.0 | — |
| 15 | Colony (Palmer) | 0-9 | -25.2 | 1.0 | — |
| 16 | Wasilla | 1-8 | -33.1 | -11.6 | — |
| 17 | Homer | 5-5 | -35.3 | -39.6 | +2 |
| 18 | Barrow (Utqiagvik) | 5-3 | -36.9 | -39.1 | — |
| 19 | Kenai Central (Kenai) | 5-5 | -37.0 | -37.2 | -2 |
| 20 | Redington (Wasilla) | 5-3 | -42.0 | -45.3 | — |
| 21 | Houston (Big Lake) | 2-6 | -50.4 | -39.6 | — |
| 22 | Kodiak | 0-8 | -69.6 | -42.1 | — |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The current national high school football rankings highlight the dominance of teams from California, Georgia, and Texas. Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, both from California, are leading with impressive records of 7-0 and 8-0, respectively. Notably, Carrollton from Georgia is undefeated at 9-0. The rankings reflect the overall performance of these teams, showcasing their strength and competitiveness. With several teams maintaining unbeaten streaks, including Duncanville (TX) and North Shore (TX), the landscape of high school football remains highly competitive, promising thrilling matchups as the season progresses.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 4-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 5-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 5-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 4-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 4-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 4-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 6-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 4-0 | — |
| 9 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 5-1 | — |
| 10 | Mission Viejo | CA | 6-0 | — |
| 11 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 5-0 | — |
| 12 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 6-0 | — |
| 13 | Buford | GA | 4-1 | — |
| 14 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 6-0 | — |
| 15 | Central (Phenix City) | AL | 5-0 | — |
| 16 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 4-1 | — |
| 17 | Lakeland | FL | 5-0 | — |
| 18 | JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) | CA | 5-0 | — |
| 19 | Venice | FL | 6-0 | — |
| 20 | DeSoto | TX | 4-1 | — |
| 21 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 6-1 | — |
| 22 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 4-1 | — |
| 23 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 5-0 | — |
| 24 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 4-0 | — |
| 25 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 3-2 | +1 |
