The Rutland High School varsity football team will face off against Champlain Valley Union from Hinesburg, VT, in a neutral-site playoff game today at 5:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Vermont High School Football
Who: Rutland (VT) vs Champlain Valley Union (VT)
When: Today, November 9, 2024
Time: 5:00. 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.
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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 tops the high school football rankings with an undefeated 10-0 record and the highest rating of 18.90. Following close behind, Rutland holds a 9-1 record, while Woodstock also boasts an undefeated season at 9-0. Schools like Fair Haven and Rice Memorial have notable improvement (+4) in rankings, indicating strong performances. However, Bellows Falls experienced a four-position drop. At the lower end, Mt. Mansfield and Mill River face challenging seasons with fewer wins and lower ratings. This ranking showcases a competitive season with top schools achieving impressive records and strong ratings.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg) | 10-0 | 18.90 | -12.6 | — |
| 2 | Rutland | 9-1 | 5.70 | -13.2 | — |
| 3 | Middlebury | 6-4 | 1.30 | -7.3 | — |
| 4 | Hartford (White River Junction) | 6-4 | -1.10 | -8.2 | — |
| 5 | Essex (Essex Junction) | 5-4 | -5.30 | -9.4 | — |
| 6 | Fair Haven | 8-2 | -8.80 | -34.1 | +4 |
| 7 | St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury) | 5-4 | -9.30 | -13.8 | -1 |
| 8 | Woodstock | 9-0 | -9.80 | -45.5 | -1 |
| 9 | Burlington/South Burlington (Burlington) | 6-3 | -14.80 | -18.2 | — |
| 10 | Mount Anthony (Bennington) | 4-5 | -15.60 | -5.9 | +1 |
| 11 | Rice Memorial (South Burlington) | 9-1 | -15.80 | -40.0 | +4 |
| 12 | Bellows Falls | 7-3 | -18.30 | -27.8 | -4 |
| 13 | Burr & Burton (Manchester) | 2-6 | -18.30 | -5.2 | -1 |
| 14 | Lyndon Institute (Lyndon Center) | 6-4 | -21.60 | -21.4 | -1 |
| 15 | Colchester | 4-5 | -28.50 | -22.7 | +1 |
| 16 | U-32 (Montpelier) | 3-6 | -32.10 | -25.6 | +1 |
| 17 | Bellows Free Academy/Lamoille (Fairfax) | 9-1 | -32.70 | -52.6 | -3 |
| 18 | Otter Valley (Brandon) | 5-4 | -35.50 | -46.2 | +3 |
| 19 | Brattleboro | 0-8 | -35.70 | -6.8 | -1 |
| 20 | North Country Union (Newport) | 3-6 | -40.20 | -26.5 | -1 |
| 21 | Mt. Abraham (Bristol) | 5-4 | -40.70 | -38.9 | -1 |
| 22 | Springfield | 5-4 | -46.70 | -42.5 | +2 |
| 23 | Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) | 0-8 | -47.60 | -10.1 | — |
| 24 | Mt. Mansfield (Jericho) | 1-7 | -48.20 | -26.6 | -2 |
| 25 | Mill River (North Clarendon) | 3-6 | -50.80 | -36.9 | — |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football national ranking is led by Mater Dei (CA), maintaining a perfect 8-0 record. Milton (GA) and Duncanville (TX) closely follow, both also undefeated with a 9-0 and 7-0 record, respectively. St. Frances Academy (MD) has made the largest leap, climbing 11 places to rank 17th. St. John Bosco (CA) saw the biggest drop, falling six places to 8th. Many teams from Texas and California are represented in the top 25, with a mix of powerhouse programs from Georgia and Florida as well, highlighting the competitive nature of high school football nationwide.
| # | 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 | — |
