The Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL) varsity football team has a home non-conference game vs. Monmouth-Roseville (Monmouth, IL) on Friday, October 25 at 7 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Newman Central Catholic (IL) vs. Monmouth-Roseville (IL)
When: Friday, October 25 , 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
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 IL High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The rankings show East St. Louis as the best team, with an unbeaten record and the highest rating of 55.80. Teams like Chicago Mt. Carmel, Lincoln-Way East, and Nazareth Academy are closely following. Geneva and Sycamore advanced significantly in the standings, gaining three and seven positions, respectively. Libertyville, on the other side, dropped the most, plummeting eight spots. All of the top ten teams have remarkable records, with unbeaten clubs dominating over strong opponents, as seen by their high ratings and strength of schedule.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East St. Louis | 8-0 | 55.80 | 18.8 | — |
| 2 | Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago) | 6-2 | 54.50 | 38.3 | — |
| 3 | Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort) | 7-0 | 50.30 | 13.9 | — |
| 4 | Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park) | 7-1 | 47.90 | 25.5 | — |
| 5 | Cary-Grove (Cary) | 8-0 | 43.40 | 14.2 | — |
| 6 | Loyola Academy (Wilmette) | 6-2 | 41.20 | 27.3 | — |
| 7 | Geneva | 8-0 | 40.60 | 9.2 | +3 |
| 8 | Marist (Chicago) | 7-1 | 40.10 | 24.0 | — |
| 9 | Lyons (LaGrange) | 8-0 | 40.10 | 14.9 | — |
| 10 | Oswego | 8-0 | 39.60 | -2.2 | +1 |
| 11 | Batavia | 7-1 | 39.10 | 19.2 | +1 |
| 12 | Fenwick (Oak Park) | 6-2 | 38.90 | 23.8 | -5 |
| 13 | St. Rita (Chicago) | 6-2 | 37.40 | 22.2 | +1 |
| 14 | Joliet Catholic (Joliet) | 5-3 | 37.10 | 31.0 | +2 |
| 15 | Brother Rice (Chicago) | 5-3 | 36.30 | 24.4 | +3 |
| 16 | Edwardsville | 6-2 | 36.10 | 17.4 | +1 |
| 17 | Naperville Central (Naperville) | 8-0 | 36.00 | 12.9 | +3 |
| 18 | Downers Grove North (Downers Grove) | 7-1 | 34.70 | 6.6 | -3 |
| 19 | St. Charles North (St. Charles) | 7-1 | 33.80 | 17.3 | +2 |
| 20 | Fremd (Palatine) | 7-1 | 33.60 | 7.2 | +2 |
| 21 | Libertyville | 7-1 | 32.80 | 7.5 | -8 |
| 22 | Sycamore | 8-0 | 32.30 | 6.4 | +7 |
| 23 | Barrington | 7-1 | 32.10 | 10.1 | +1 |
| 24 | Palatine | 7-1 | 31.80 | 10.5 | -1 |
| 25 | Quincy | 8-0 | 31.10 | -4.1 | +1 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The top 25 national high school football rankings emphasize outstanding performances, with the majority of teams unbeaten or close to flawless. California leads the list with seven teams, including Mater Dei and St. John Bosco. Texas and Florida also have a large presence, with multiple teams each, including Duncanville, North Shore, and IMG Academy. These rankings reflect the competitive nature of high school football, with powerhouses such as Bishop Gorman and Chaminade-Madonna frequently placing high. Teams from Georgia, such as Milton and Carrollton, demonstrate the state’s growing popularity in sports.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 6-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 7-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 5-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 8-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 7-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 8-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 6-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 6-2 | — |
| 16 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 17 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 7-2 | — |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 7-1 | — |
| 19 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | — |
| 20 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 6-1 | — |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 7-2 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 6-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 6-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 5-2 | — |
