The NorthWood Panthers (6-5) from Nappanee, Indiana, will host the Mishawaka Cavemen (9-2) in an exciting varsity football matchup on Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 IHSAA Football State Tournament, sponsored by the Indianapolis Colts, under the Class 4A State Tournament bracket.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Indiana High School Football
Who: NorthWood (IN) vs Mishawaka (IN)
When: Friday, November 8 , 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts – Class 4A State Tournament
Live stream: Watch live 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 IN High School Football Rankings
The current high school football rankings highlight Lawrence North (10-0) as the top team, followed closely by Brownsburg, which, despite a 9-1 record, dropped to second place. Lawrence North has a rating of 62.80, with a substantial strength of schedule at 30.2. Crown Point, New Palestine, and Lafayette Jefferson are among the undefeated teams but rank lower due to lower strength of schedule. Franklin Central and Fort Wayne Snider made significant advances, both rising by five positions, while Columbus North experienced the largest drop, moving down seven spots. This ranking underscores the influence of strength of schedule and recent performances.
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| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence North (Indianapolis) | 10-0 | 62.80 | 30.2 | +1 |
| 2 | Brownsburg | 9-1 | 62.00 | 40.9 | -1 |
| 3 | Westfield | 9-1 | 60.70 | 37.6 | — |
| 4 | Warren Central (Indianapolis) | 9-1 | 55.00 | 25.7 | — |
| 5 | Cathedral (Indianapolis) | 6-3 | 52.40 | 37.4 | — |
| 6 | Center Grove (Greenwood) | 6-4 | 48.80 | 39.4 | — |
| 7 | Crown Point | 10-0 | 48.10 | 12.8 | — |
| 8 | Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers) | 7-3 | 47.20 | 37.5 | — |
| 9 | Franklin Central (Indianapolis) | 6-4 | 44.00 | 40.6 | +5 |
| 10 | Ben Davis (Indianapolis) | 5-5 | 43.60 | 40.3 | -1 |
| 11 | Fishers | 6-4 | 43.40 | 39.2 | -1 |
| 12 | Carroll (Fort Wayne) | 8-2 | 41.10 | 20.0 | +1 |
| 13 | Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (Indianapolis) | 8-2 | 39.80 | 19.4 | -1 |
| 14 | New Palestine | 10-0 | 39.40 | 9.7 | +4 |
| 15 | Fort Wayne Snider (Fort Wayne) | 8-2 | 39.30 | 22.1 | +5 |
| 16 | Evansville Memorial (Evansville) | 11-0 | 37.70 | 10.1 | +1 |
| 17 | Concord (Elkhart) | 10-0 | 37.70 | 13.4 | +2 |
| 18 | Columbus North (Columbus) | 8-2 | 37.60 | 23.1 | -7 |
| 19 | Zionsville | 4-6 | 37.20 | 41.2 | +3 |
| 20 | Roncalli (Indianapolis) | 7-4 | 37.20 | 28.1 | +3 |
| 21 | Pike (Indianapolis) | 5-5 | 36.80 | 35.4 | -6 |
| 22 | Lafayette Jefferson (Lafayette) | 10-0 | 36.30 | 0.9 | -1 |
| 23 | Lawrence Central (Indianapolis) | 4-6 | 35.50 | 43.9 | -7 |
| 24 | Avon | 3-7 | 34.80 | 48.5 | — |
| 25 | Decatur Central (Indianapolis) | 7-2 | 34.20 | 21.1 | +2 |
Top 25 High School Football
The high school football national ranking sees California’s Mater Dei (8-0) at the top, demonstrating consistent dominance. Georgia’s Milton holds second with a perfect 9-0, while Texas’ Duncanville follows closely at third (7-0). Mater Dei’s state rival, St. John Bosco, notably fell to eighth after a previous high position. Schools like St. Frances Academy, up 11 places to 17th, and Bishop Gorman from Nevada, in fourth, have climbed significantly. Multiple states, including Texas, Florida, and California, have strong representation in the top 25, highlighting their prominence in high school football.
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| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 7-0 | +1 |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 8-1 | +1 |
| 5 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | +1 |
| 6 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 8-0 | +1 |
| 8 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-1 | -6 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 9-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 8-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 9-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 16 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 17 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 6-3 | +11 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 8-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-1 | -3 |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | -1 |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 7-1 | -1 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 7-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 6-2 | — |
