The Sacred Heart-Griffin varsity football team from Springfield, IL, will face Joliet Catholic from Joliet, IL, today at 2 p.m. in a neutral playoff game. This match is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets for the IHSA Class 5A tournament, where both teams aim for victory.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Sacred Heart-Griffin (IL) vs Joliet Catholic (IL)
When: Saturday, November 9 , 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA – Class 5A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
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Top 25 IL High School Football Rankings
The top-ranked team is East St. Louis with a 9-1 record, maintaining a dominant 53.50 rating. Close behind is Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort) with a perfect 9-0 record and a rating of 52.20. The highest-rated team with an undefeated record is Lyons (LaGrange), also 10-0, ranking fifth with a 46.20 rating. Downers Grove North made the largest jump, moving up 12 spots to 6th place. Several teams, like York (Elmhurst) and Libertyville, have shown impressive strength, with significant improvements in their rankings (+24 and +10, respectively). Teams like Cary-Grove and Sycamore also remain undefeated, sitting comfortably in the rankings despite fluctuating ratings.
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| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East St. Louis | 9-1 | 53.50 | 20.3 | — |
| 2 | Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort) | 9-0 | 52.20 | 12.9 | — |
| 3 | Chicago Mt. Carmel (Chicago) | 7-3 | 48.60 | 31.4 | — |
| 4 | Loyola Academy (Wilmette) | 8-2 | 46.40 | 28.7 | — |
| 5 | Lyons (LaGrange) | 10-0 | 46.20 | 13.6 | +3 |
| 6 | Downers Grove North (Downers Grove) | 9-1 | 45.10 | 17.4 | +12 |
| 7 | Marist (Chicago) | 9-1 | 42.90 | 22.8 | — |
| 8 | Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park) | 8-2 | 42.50 | 19.4 | -3 |
| 9 | Fenwick (Oak Park) | 8-2 | 42.30 | 26.1 | — |
| 10 | Libertyville | 9-1 | 40.20 | 14.0 | +10 |
| 11 | Batavia | 9-1 | 39.90 | 16.9 | — |
| 12 | York (Elmhurst) | 8-2 | 39.40 | 20.8 | +24 |
| 13 | Oswego | 10-0 | 38.90 | 4.5 | -3 |
| 14 | Fremd (Palatine) | 9-1 | 38.10 | 10.4 | +8 |
| 15 | Geneva | 9-1 | 38.10 | 11.2 | -1 |
| 16 | St. Charles North (St. Charles) | 9-1 | 37.90 | 17.7 | -1 |
| 17 | Naperville Central (Naperville) | 9-1 | 37.50 | 17.3 | -1 |
| 18 | St. Rita (Chicago) | 8-2 | 36.60 | 17.4 | -6 |
| 19 | Joliet Catholic (Joliet) | 7-3 | 36.40 | 24.7 | -2 |
| 20 | Brother Rice (Chicago) | 6-4 | 36.00 | 28.4 | -7 |
| 21 | Kankakee | 9-1 | 35.10 | -2.6 | +5 |
| 22 | Cary-Grove (Cary) | 10-0 | 34.70 | -1.7 | -16 |
| 23 | Quincy | 10-0 | 34.40 | 0.6 | +4 |
| 24 | Sycamore | 10-0 | 34.20 | 3.1 | -3 |
| 25 | Barrington | 8-2 | 34.00 | 14.1 | +5 |
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 | — |
