The El Dorado Cougars, holding a record of 5-5, will face the Lincoln Fighting Zebras, who boast a 7-3 record, in a crucial home playoff game on Friday, November 8, at 7 PM. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Football Playoffs – Division 5 tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
- What: California High School Football
- Who: Lincoln (CA) vs El Dorado (CA)
- When: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Bracket: 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Football Playoffs – Division 5
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
You can watch California 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! Catch all the high school football action this season on the NFHS Network! Stay connected with your family’s team or your alma mater and never miss a game.
Top 25 CA High School Football Rankings
Mater Dei High School from Santa Ana tops the California high school football rankings with an undefeated 9-0 record and an impressive 102.40 rating. They are followed closely by St. John Bosco at 84.30, while Orange Lutheran, Mission Viejo, and Centennial round out the top five. Notably, Mission Viejo and Clovis East boast perfect 10-0 records. La Costa Canyon, ranked 21st, has seen a notable rise, moving up five spots. Meanwhile, De La Salle, another undefeated team, sits at 8th position. These rankings reflect the strength of Southern California football programs, with competitive records and ratings in the top tier.View Full Rankings On MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | 9-0 | 102.40 | 76.4 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | 9-1 | 84.30 | 62.0 | — |
| 3 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | 7-3 | 81.50 | 72.6 | — |
| 4 | Mission Viejo | 10-0 | 78.50 | 44.6 | — |
| 5 | Centennial (Corona) | 8-2 | 77.20 | 54.4 | — |
| 6 | JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) | 6-4 | 73.60 | 65.5 | — |
| 7 | Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) | 4-6 | 69.90 | 69.2 | +3 |
| 8 | De La Salle (Concord) | 9-0 | 67.70 | 36.8 | -1 |
| 9 | Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth) | 7-3 | 65.60 | 51.7 | — |
| 10 | Servite (Anaheim) | 6-4 | 64.00 | 59.8 | -2 |
| 11 | Inglewood | 10-0 | 59.80 | 30.7 | +1 |
| 12 | Clovis East (Clovis) | 10-0 | 59.30 | 32.5 | +3 |
| 13 | Lincoln (San Diego) | 8-2 | 59.20 | 35.6 | -2 |
| 14 | Murrieta Valley (Murrieta) | 8-2 | 58.10 | 39.0 | -1 |
| 15 | Folsom | 9-1 | 57.60 | 24.9 | -1 |
| 16 | Newbury Park | 10-0 | 57.60 | 23.2 | — |
| 17 | Serra (Gardena) | 7-3 | 54.80 | 42.3 | — |
| 18 | San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano) | 9-1 | 53.50 | 32.1 | — |
| 19 | Pittsburg | 8-1 | 52.40 | 21.3 | +1 |
| 20 | Oaks Christian (Westlake Village) | 7-3 | 50.80 | 38.7 | -1 |
| 21 | La Costa Canyon (Carlsbad) | 10-0 | 49.90 | 18.8 | +5 |
| 22 | Chaparral (Temecula) | 7-3 | 49.80 | 38.2 | +1 |
| 23 | Damien (La Verne) | 8-2 | 49.40 | 35.8 | +2 |
| 24 | Los Alamitos | 5-5 | 48.90 | 46.5 | — |
| 25 | Leuzinger (Lawndale) | 8-2 | 48.50 | 20.7 | -4 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
Mater Dei High School from California leads the national high school football rankings, maintaining a perfect 9-0 record. Georgia and Texas have strong showings, with Milton (10-0) and Duncanville (8-0) in the top three, while Carrollton and North Shore are also highly ranked with undefeated records. St. Frances Academy from Maryland saw a notable rise, climbing nine spots to rank 8th. Other undefeated teams, like Mission Viejo in California and Archbishop Spalding in Maryland, bolster the diversity of top-ranking states. Notably, IMG Academy dropped twelve spots to 17th, making way for other contenders in the national rankings..View Full Rankings On MaxPreps
| # | 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 | — |
