The Vanguard Knights varsity football team will take on the Leesburg Yellow Jackets tonight at 7:30 PM. This home playoff game is part of the 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 4A.
Leesburg vs Vanguard High School Football Game Info:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Leesburg vs Vanguard
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30p p.m.
Bracket: 2024 FHSAA Football State Championships – 4A FHSAA Football
Live stream: Watch here
Top 25 FL High School Football Rankings
The rankings of high school football teams in Florida are determined by their performance during the season, with teams like Chaminade-Madonna and IMG Academy leading the pack at 8-2 and 7-2 records respectively. Lakeland remains undefeated with a 9-0 record, showcasing a dominant performance. The teams’ ratings reflect their strength, with Chaminade-Madonna boasting the highest rating of 68.30. Some teams have seen a boost in their rankings due to impressive wins, such as Gadsden County, which rose by two spots. Additionally, the +/- column reflects shifts in rankings, showing teams either improving or dropping due to recent performances.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | 8-2 | 68.30 | 41.0 | — |
| 2 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | 7-2 | 65.40 | 45.2 | — |
| 3 | Lakeland | 9-0 | 64.40 | 23.9 | — |
| 4 | Central (Miami) | 0-9 | 63.40 | 29.6 | — |
| 5 | Venice | 8-2 | 62.40 | 38.7 | — |
| 6 | American Heritage (Plantation) | 7-2 | 61.00 | 53.2 | — |
| 7 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | 7-3 | 60.30 | 36.4 | — |
| 8 | Norland (Miami) | 7-2 | 59.90 | 45.6 | — |
| 9 | Gadsden County (Havana) | 8-1 | 59.00 | 34.8 | +2 |
| 10 | Nease (Ponte Vedra) | 9-0 | 58.70 | 32.0 | -1 |
| 11 | Armwood (Seffner) | 10-0 | 58.50 | 21.0 | -1 |
| 12 | The First Academy (Orlando) | 5-5 | 54.30 | 32.1 | — |
| 13 | Manatee (Bradenton) | 7-1 | 53.50 | 23.8 | — |
| 14 | Raines (Jacksonville) | 9-0 | 53.40 | 18.6 | — |
| 15 | Cocoa | 6-3 | 51.70 | 35.2 | — |
| 16 | Northwestern (Miami) | 7-2 | 51.50 | 34.5 | — |
| 17 | Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota) | 9-0 | 50.90 | 15.5 | +1 |
| 18 | Tampa Bay Tech (Tampa) | 6-2 | 50.10 | 28.9 | -1 |
| 19 | Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater) | 8-2 | 50.10 | 24.1 | +2 |
| 20 | West Boca Raton (Boca Raton) | 10-0 | 49.90 | 23.5 | — |
| 21 | Lake Mary | 8-2 | 49.60 | 30.1 | +2 |
| 22 | Lincoln (Tallahassee) | 8-2 | 49.60 | 28.8 | -3 |
| 23 | St. Augustine | 8-1 | 49.10 | 22.8 | +1 |
| 24 | Jones (Orlando) | 10-0 | 48.60 | 19.4 | -2 |
| 25 | Buchholz (Gainesville) | 6-3 | 48.50 | 40.0 | +1 |
Top 25 high school football rankings
The national high school football rankings feature some of the best teams from across the United States. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) leads with a perfect 9-0 record. Teams from Texas, such as Milton (GA) and Duncanville (TX), are also among the top, both boasting undefeated seasons at 10-0. Bishop Gorman (NV) and St. John Bosco (CA) remain strong contenders with only one loss each. Florida teams like Lakeland and Venice also hold high positions, with impressive records of 9-0 and 9-1, respectively. This reflects a competitive balance across the country, with top teams from various states showing their dominance.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 10-0 | — |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 9-0 | — |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 9-1 | — |
| 5 | Carrollton | GA | 10-0 | — |
| 6 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 10-0 | — |
| 7 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 9-1 | — |
| 8 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 7-3 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 10-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 10-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 11-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 9-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 11-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 9-0 | — |
| 15 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | — |
| 16 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-3 | — |
| 17 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 7-2 | — |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 9-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 9-1 | — |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 11-1 | — |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 8-1 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 10-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 8-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 8-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 8-2 | — |
