The Rye Cove varsity football team from Clinchport, VA, will host a non-conference matchup against Chilhowie (VA) today at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Football
Who: Rye Cove (VA) vs Chilhowie (VA)
When: Today, 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 VA High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The current high school football rankings highlight the dominance of undefeated teams, with Maury (Norfolk) leading at 7-0 and a strong rating of 51.40. Close behind is Oscar Smith (Chesapeake), also 7-0, showing the competitive nature of the league. Woodberry Forest, although with fewer games (5-0), maintains a high rating due to its strength of schedule. The rankings also reveal some fluctuation in team performance, with several schools like Stafford (Falmouth) and James Madison (Vienna) gaining points despite being tied at 30.40 in rating. This indicates that every game can significantly impact a team’s position in the rankings.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury (Norfolk) | 7-0 | 51.40 | 1.8 | — |
| 2 | Oscar Smith (Chesapeake) | 7-0 | 42.10 | 8.8 | — |
| 3 | Woodberry Forest | 5-0 | 38.40 | 15.3 | — |
| 4 | Battlefield (Haymarket) | 7-0 | 37.50 | -3.7 | +3 |
| 5 | Phoebus (Hampton) | 7-0 | 36.80 | -5.1 | -1 |
| 6 | King’s Fork (Suffolk) | 7-0 | 35.50 | 3.4 | -1 |
| 7 | St. Michael the Archangel (Fredericksburg) | 7-1 | 34.60 | 15.9 | -1 |
| 8 | Dinwiddie | 6-1 | 30.40 | 11.9 | — |
| 9 | Stafford (Falmouth) | 7-0 | 30.40 | 5.9 | +10 |
| 10 | James Madison (Vienna) | 7-0 | 30.40 | 4.1 | -1 |
| 11 | Huguenot (Richmond) | 7-0 | 30.00 | -7.6 | +4 |
| 12 | Liberty Christian (Lynchburg) | 6-0 | 29.70 | 2.9 | — |
| 13 | Highland Springs | 5-2 | 29.30 | 13.0 | -2 |
| 14 | Varina (Richmond) | 5-1 | 28.50 | 12.1 | -4 |
| 15 | Matoaca (Chesterfield) | 7-0 | 27.90 | -1.6 | +1 |
| 16 | Benedictine (Richmond) | 6-2 | 27.40 | 14.5 | -3 |
| 17 | North Stafford (Stafford) | 5-2 | 27.40 | 19.4 | -3 |
| 18 | Fleming (Roanoke) | 7-0 | 27.30 | -7.5 | -1 |
| 19 | Nansemond River (Suffolk) | 5-2 | 26.80 | 16.1 | +3 |
| 20 | Warwick (Newport News) | 8-0 | 25.70 | -12.7 | +1 |
| 21 | Green Run (Virginia Beach) | 8-0 | 24.50 | -7.8 | -1 |
| 22 | Indian River (Chesapeake) | 4-3 | 23.20 | 15.0 | -4 |
| 23 | John Champe (Aldie) | 7-0 | 23.00 | 2.4 | +7 |
| 24 | Glen Allen | 6-1 | 23.00 | 7.3 | +4 |
| 25 | Kettle Run (Nokesville) | 7-0 | 23.00 | -10.7 | +13 |
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 |
