The Smithfield Sentinels (5-3) will face off against Sanchez Complex/Providence Country Day (4-3) in a neutral playoff game today at 7 p.m. The match is part of the “RIIL Football Championships Fall 2024 – Division 4 Championship Bracket” tournament, hosted at the higher seed’s location in Esmond, RI.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Rhode Island High School Football
Who: Smithfield (RI) vs SCPCD (CO-OP) (RI)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Bracket: RIIL Football Championships Fall 2024 – Division 4 Championship Bracket
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Rhode Island High School Football?
You can watch Rhode Island high school football live and on-demand through the NFHS Network. There are several ways to stream games:
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To watch, simply log in, subscribe, and choose the event you’d like to stream. An NFHS Network subscription costs $79.99, or you can pay monthly for $11.99 per month.
The NFHS Network does not offer a free trial. However, the subscription gives you access to not only live high school football games but also other sports, highlights, replays, and events like graduations.
Top 25 RI High School Football Rankings
La Salle Academy leads the rankings with a 6-3 record and a rating of 22.90, marking a +1 improvement in their position.
Bishop Hendricken drops to second with a 4-4 record and a rating of 20.10 after experiencing a -1 shift.
South Kingstown has made a strong climb to 3rd, improving by +2 with a 6-1 record and a rating of 11.40.
The top 3 schools in the rankings all have positive momentum, with significant improvements in their ratings.
Cumberland, St. Raphael Academy, and North Kingstown hold solid mid-table positions, while West Warwick and Barrington are near the bottom, showing declines in their rankings.
Teams like Ponaganset and Portsmouth have moved up the ranks with impressive records of 7-1 and 5-2, respectively.
Schools such as Narragansett and Moses Brown are in the lower part of the rankings despite decent win records.
View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Salle Academy (Providence) | 6-3 | 22.90 | 15.1 | +1 |
| 2 | Bishop Hendricken (Warwick) | 4-4 | 20.10 | 16.8 | -1 |
| 3 | South Kingstown (Wakefield) | 6-1 | 11.40 | -3.1 | +2 |
| 4 | Cumberland | 4-4 | 10.90 | 11.3 | -1 |
| 5 | St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket) | 6-2 | 10.60 | 1.1 | -1 |
| 6 | North Kingstown | 4-3 | 10.20 | 6.0 | +1 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 5-2 | 8.20 | 0.2 | +3 |
| 8 | Burrillville (Harrisville) | 6-2 | 8.00 | -2.4 | +1 |
| 9 | Central (Providence) | 5-4 | 8.00 | 8.0 | -3 |
| 10 | Cranston West (Cranston) | 3-5 | 4.30 | 10.1 | -2 |
| 11 | Westerly | 5-3 | 4.10 | -4.2 | — |
| 12 | Classical (Providence) | 5-1 | 3.30 | -19.8 | — |
| 13 | Ponaganset (North Scituate) | 7-1 | 2.00 | -24.1 | +2 |
| 14 | West Warwick | 5-3 | -0.60 | -9.3 | -1 |
| 15 | Barrington | 1-6 | -1.50 | 8.6 | -1 |
| 16 | East Providence | 5-3 | -2.10 | -12.8 | +1 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 5-2 | -3.70 | -16.0 | -1 |
| 18 | Mt. Hope (Bristol) | 6-1 | -3.90 | -19.8 | — |
| 19 | Woonsocket | 4-4 | -5.90 | -9.9 | +1 |
| 20 | Pilgrim (Warwick) | 5-3 | -6.90 | -10.6 | -1 |
| 21 | Rogers (Newport) | 5-2 | -10.20 | -19.9 | +1 |
| 22 | Moses Brown (Providence) | 4-4 | -13.40 | -10.6 | -1 |
| 23 | Middletown | 4-4 | -13.60 | -16.6 | — |
| 24 | Narragansett | 6-1 | -15.70 | -33.0 | — |
| 25 | St. George’s (Middletown) | 3-4 | -18.40 | -12.3 | — |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
The current high school football rankings show Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) leading with an undefeated 8-0 record, while Milton (GA) closely follows, improving its rank to 2 with a 9-0 record. Notably, St. Frances Academy (MD) rose by 11 spots, now ranked 17th despite a 6-3 record, suggesting strong recent performances. Other top-ranked teams include Bishop Gorman (NV) and IMG Academy (FL), both maintaining high rankings. Texas has a strong presence, with schools like Duncanville and North Shore holding high positions.
View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | 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 | — |
