The Middlebury (VT) varsity football team is set to host Burlington/South Burlington (Burlington, VT) in a home playoff game tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Vermont High School Football
Who: Middlebury (VT) vs Burlington/South Burlington (VT)
When: Today, October 25 , 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
“2024 Vermont High School Football Playoff Brackets: VPA – Division I”
Live stream: Watch on NFHS 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 VT High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
Champlain Valley Union holds the top spot with an undefeated record (8-0) and the highest rating (18.10). Bellows Free Academy/Lamoille is also undefeated but ranks lower due to a weaker strength of schedule (-59.6). Woodstock is another undefeated team, at 7-0, but ranks lower in strength (-44.4). Rutland, with a strong 7-1 record, follows closely in second place. At the bottom, Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) and Brattleboro both have winless records (0-8), with rankings impacted by weak ratings and strength values.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg) | 8-0 | 18.10 | -16.6 | — |
| 2 | Rutland | 7-1 | -0.40 | -20.5 | — |
| 3 | Essex (Essex Junction) | 5-3 | -3.50 | -13.2 | +1 |
| 4 | Middlebury | 5-3 | -4.20 | -15.2 | -1 |
| 5 | Hartford (White River Junction) | 5-3 | -6.20 | -16.0 | — |
| 6 | St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury) | 5-3 | -10.20 | -19.5 | +1 |
| 7 | Woodstock | 7-0 | -10.80 | -44.4 | -1 |
| 8 | Burlington/South Burlington (Burlington) | 6-2 | -11.80 | -24.1 | — |
| 9 | Bellows Falls | 6-2 | -18.80 | -33.3 | — |
| 10 | Fair Haven | 6-2 | -19.00 | -38.9 | — |
| 11 | Mount Anthony (Bennington) | 4-4 | -20.60 | -18.4 | +1 |
| 12 | Burr & Burton (Manchester) | 2-6 | -21.80 | -8.2 | +1 |
| 13 | Lyndon Institute (Lyndon Center) | 5-3 | -23.60 | -23.1 | -2 |
| 14 | Colchester | 4-4 | -26.30 | -24.5 | +2 |
| 15 | Bellows Free Academy/Lamoille (Fairfax) | 8-0 | -29.00 | -59.6 | -1 |
| 16 | Rice Memorial (South Burlington) | 7-1 | -29.80 | -54.6 | -1 |
| 17 | U-32 (Montpelier) | 3-5 | -34.80 | -31.0 | — |
| 18 | Brattleboro | 0-8 | -38.30 | -9.8 | — |
| 19 | North Country Union (Newport) | 3-5 | -41.20 | -32.9 | — |
| 20 | Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) | 0-8 | -48.20 | -11.0 | +2 |
| 21 | Mt. Abraham (Bristol) | 5-3 | -48.80 | -54.8 | -1 |
| 22 | Mt. Mansfield (Jericho) | 1-7 | -49.10 | -28.1 | -1 |
| 23 | Springfield | 4-3 | -52.20 | -51.5 | — |
| 24 | Mill River (North Clarendon) | 3-5 | -52.30 | -43.8 | +1 |
| 25 | Otter Valley (Brandon) | 3-4 | -56.90 | -55.5 | -1 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football national ranking is led by powerhouse teams, with California dominating the top spots. Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, both from California, remain undefeated. Other states like Georgia and Texas also have strong representation with teams such as Milton and Duncanville. IMG Academy from Florida is consistently competitive, ranking 6th. Teams such as Chaminade-Madonna (FL) have seen significant improvement, jumping 12 spots. Despite a highly competitive environment, shifts in rankings are common, reflecting recent performances, as seen with St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) dropping by 12 positions.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 6-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 5-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 6-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 6-0 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 7-0 | +1 |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 6-0 | +1 |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 8-0 | +1 |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 6-1 | +1 |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 7-0 | +1 |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 6-0 | +1 |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 6-0 | +2 |
| 17 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 6-2 | +12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 6-1 | +2 |
| 19 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 8-1 | +2 |
| 20 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 5-1 | +2 |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 6-0 | +1 |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 5-1 | +1 |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 4-2 | -8 |
