The St. Croix Falls varsity football team is set to play a neutral playoff game against Northwestern from Maple, WI, on Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Wisconsin High School Football
Who: St. Croix Falls (WI) vs Northwestern (WI)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
“2024 Wisconsin High School Football Playoff Brackets: WIAA – Division 5”
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 WI High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football rankings are led by Marquette University with a strong overall rating of 44.80. Notable risers include Muskego, which climbed 12 spots to 5th, and Freedom, advancing 15 places to 23rd. Undefeated teams, such as Slinger, Notre Dame Academy, and New Richmond, highlight the competitive field. Meanwhile, Franklin experienced a steep drop, falling 18 places to 22nd. These rankings emphasize not only win-loss records but also team strength and recent performance trends.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette University (Milwaukee) | 10-1 | 44.80 | 11.5 | — |
| 2 | Arrowhead (Hartland) | 9-2 | 44.30 | 28.6 | +1 |
| 3 | Mukwonago | 9-2 | 42.70 | 25.7 | +2 |
| 4 | Slinger | 11-0 | 41.30 | 12.0 | -2 |
| 5 | Muskego | 7-4 | 40.10 | 26.2 | +12 |
| 6 | Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay) | 11-0 | 39.70 | 5.1 | +5 |
| 7 | Homestead (Mequon) | 9-2 | 39.30 | 21.4 | +3 |
| 8 | Kaukauna | 9-2 | 39.10 | 21.2 | +6 |
| 9 | Neenah | 9-2 | 38.90 | 17.2 | +11 |
| 10 | West De Pere (De Pere) | 10-1 | 38.50 | 11.2 | +9 |
| 11 | New Richmond | 11-0 | 38.10 | 11.7 | +5 |
| 12 | Oconomowoc | 8-2 | 36.20 | 25.6 | — |
| 13 | Kimberly | 8-2 | 36.10 | 23.6 | -7 |
| 14 | Mount Horeb/Barneveld (Mount Horeb) | 11-0 | 35.70 | 7.0 | -6 |
| 15 | Waunakee | 10-1 | 35.60 | 12.1 | -2 |
| 16 | Racine Case (Racine) | 9-2 | 35.60 | 16.3 | -9 |
| 17 | Rice Lake | 9-2 | 35.10 | 15.4 | +4 |
| 18 | D.C. Everest (Schofield) | 9-2 | 33.90 | 14.8 | +10 |
| 19 | Verona | 10-1 | 33.20 | 10.0 | -10 |
| 20 | Germantown | 8-3 | 33.10 | 24.6 | -5 |
| 21 | Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin) | 10-1 | 32.50 | 6.9 | +2 |
| 22 | Franklin | 10-1 | 31.40 | 14.3 | -18 |
| 23 | Freedom | 11-0 | 30.70 | 3.4 | +15 |
| 24 | Columbus | 11-0 | 30.30 | -0.7 | +3 |
| 25 | Badger (Lake Geneva) | 10-1 | 29.90 | 7.0 | -3 |
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 | 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 | — |
