The St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (8-1) will host a home playoff game against the Chalker Wildcats (5-3) today at 7 p.m. in Sandusky, Ohio. With a strong record this season, the Panthers look to advance further in the playoffs, while the Wildcats aim to upset the high-seeded team.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Ohio High School Football
Who: St. Mary Central Catholic (OH) vs Chalker (OH)
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Ohio High School Football?
You can watch Ohio high school football live and on-demand through the NFHS Network. There are several ways to stream games:
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Top 25 OH High School Football Rankings
Top Performers: Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) leads the rankings with a strong record of 10-1 and a rating of 59.60, just ahead of Washington (Massillon) at 9-2 with a 58.20 rating.
Perfect Records: Several teams, including Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls), Avon, and Mentor, boast undefeated seasons with impressive performances throughout the year.
Rank Fluctuations: Teams like Marion Local and Mentor saw improvements in their rankings (+3), while others like Walsh Jesuit and St. Edward experienced slight drops.
Strength of Schedule: The strength (Str.) column indicates the competitive nature of each team’s season, with St. Edward and St. Xavier facing notably tougher schedules.
View full rankings on MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) | 10-1 | 59.60 | 33.0 | +2 |
| 2 | Washington (Massillon) | 9-2 | 58.20 | 33.0 | -1 |
| 3 | Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls) | 11-0 | 57.60 | 22.2 | -1 |
| 4 | Archbishop Hoban (Akron) | 9-2 | 56.50 | 28.1 | +1 |
| 5 | Avon | 11-0 | 55.00 | 23.8 | +1 |
| 6 | Marion Local (Maria Stein) | 11-0 | 54.60 | 16.2 | -2 |
| 7 | Anderson (Cincinnati) | 11-0 | 54.30 | 18.9 | — |
| 8 | Bishop Watterson (Columbus) | 11-0 | 54.20 | 16.3 | — |
| 9 | Lakota West (West Chester) | 10-1 | 52.20 | 20.9 | — |
| 10 | Mentor | 11-0 | 51.20 | 19.8 | +3 |
| 11 | Ursuline (Youngstown) | 10-1 | 50.10 | 19.8 | -1 |
| 12 | Olentangy Liberty (Powell) | 9-2 | 50.00 | 27.9 | +2 |
| 13 | St. Edward (Lakewood) | 6-5 | 49.50 | 41.2 | -2 |
| 14 | St. Xavier (Cincinnati) | 8-3 | 49.40 | 33.3 | -2 |
| 15 | Central Catholic (Toledo) | 10-1 | 48.40 | 23.8 | — |
| 16 | Highland (Medina) | 11-0 | 46.80 | 10.8 | +1 |
| 17 | Steubenville | 11-0 | 45.90 | 14.4 | +3 |
| 18 | Ironton | 10-1 | 45.40 | 13.1 | +1 |
| 19 | Princeton (Cincinnati) | 9-2 | 44.10 | 25.6 | -1 |
| 20 | Upper Arlington (Columbus) | 9-2 | 43.60 | 26.5 | +4 |
| 21 | Elder (Cincinnati) | 6-5 | 43.40 | 38.3 | +6 |
| 22 | Hamilton | 9-2 | 43.20 | 24.4 | +4 |
| 23 | Olentangy Orange (Lewis Center) | 9-2 | 42.50 | 28.4 | +7 |
| 24 | La Salle (Cincinnati) | 9-2 | 42.50 | 25.9 | +1 |
| 25 | Winton Woods (Cincinnati) | 10-1 | 42.40 | 18.8 | -4 |
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 | — |
