The North Central Jets (9-1) (Powers, MI) varsity football team is gearing up for an exciting home playoff game against Forest Park Trojans (9-1) (Crystal Falls, MI) today at 6:00 p.m. This game is part of 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – 8-Man 2. Fans are encouraged to come out and support their team in this pivotal postseason matchup.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Michigan High School Football
Who: North Central (MI) vs. Forest Park (MI)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – 8-Man 2
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Michigan High School Football?
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Top 25 MI High School Football Rankings
The current high school football rankings reveal that undefeated Catholic Central (Novi) leads with a high rating of 50.90 and a strength of schedule at 21.9. Unity Christian and DeWitt also stand undefeated, showing strong seasonal consistency. Notable risers include Niles, jumping 30 places, and Grandville, up by 11, showing significant performance improvements. Despite having fewer wins, some teams, like Grandville (6-4), made the top 25 due to facing strong opponents, highlighting that rankings reflect both team performance and strength of schedule. Saline (9-1) and Cass Tech (8-2) also saw substantial rank increases, showcasing impressive form this season. View full rankings on MaxPreps
# | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
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1 | Catholic Central (Novi) | 10-0 | 50.90 | 21.9 | — |
2 | Unity Christian (Hudsonville) | 10-0 | 49.80 | 16.4 | — |
3 | Dakota (Macomb) | 9-1 | 42.70 | 15.0 | — |
4 | DeWitt | 10-0 | 41.40 | 8.6 | — |
5 | Mona Shores (Norton Shores) | 9-1 | 40.90 | 16.1 | — |
6 | Saline | 9-1 | 40.80 | 4.5 | +8 |
7 | Zeeland West (Zeeland) | 9-1 | 40.70 | 20.6 | +1 |
8 | Utica Eisenhower (Shelby Township) | 8-2 | 40.10 | 23.0 | +4 |
9 | Grosse Pointe South (Grosse Pointe) | 10-0 | 39.70 | 12.2 | +2 |
10 | Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac) | 8-1 | 39.40 | 12.1 | -1 |
11 | Howell | 10-0 | 39.40 | 10.9 | -5 |
12 | Byron Center | 9-1 | 39.10 | 14.1 | +3 |
13 | Hudsonville | 9-1 | 38.80 | 20.5 | -6 |
14 | De La Salle Collegiate (Warren) | 7-2 | 38.60 | 24.1 | -4 |
15 | Oxford | 7-3 | 38.00 | 27.2 | +5 |
16 | Belleville | 9-1 | 37.60 | 6.7 | -3 |
17 | Adams (Rochester) | 8-2 | 37.00 | 21.3 | +4 |
18 | Groves (Beverly Hills) | 10-0 | 36.80 | 4.2 | -2 |
19 | Clarkston | 7-3 | 36.80 | 21.5 | +10 |
20 | Frankenmuth | 10-0 | 36.00 | -3.3 | -3 |
21 | St. Mary’s Prep (Orchard Lake) | 7-3 | 35.60 | 14.3 | -3 |
22 | Cass Tech (Detroit) | 8-2 | 34.00 | 3.5 | +9 |
23 | Lumen Christi Catholic (Jackson) | 9-1 | 32.30 | 3.6 | +1 |
24 | Niles | 9-1 | 31.90 | 1.5 | +30 |
25 | Grandville | 6-4 | 31.30 | 23.2 | +11 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA), Milton (GA), and Duncanville (TX) hold the top three national high school football rankings, remaining undefeated. St. Frances Academy (MD) made the largest jump, climbing nine places, despite a 7-3 record. IMG Academy (FL), usually a powerhouse, experienced a notable drop by 12 ranks. California schools, including Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, showcase strong performances, emphasizing the state’s competitive high school football scene. Texas, Georgia, and Florida schools are also well-represented in the rankings, highlighting these states as major contributors to national high school football talent. View full rankings on MaxPreps
# | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
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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 | — |