The Stearns/Schenck 9-1 varsity football team from Millinocket, ME, will face off against the 8-2 Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy team from Houlton, ME, in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 8. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 MPA Football Championships presented by Hammond Lumber Company – 8-Man Small tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Maine High School Football
Who: Stearns/Schenck (ME) vs Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy (ME)
When: Friday, November 8 , 2024
Time: Today
Bracket: 2024 MPA Football Championships presented by Hammond Lumber Company – 8-Man Small
Live stream: Watch live 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 ME High School Football Rankings
The Maine high school football state rankings reveal a competitive season with a mix of undefeated and strong teams. Thornton Academy leads the rankings with a solid 7-2 record and a high rating of 21.90. Teams like Wells and Falmouth are also unbeaten at 8-0, although their ratings are lower due to stronger opponents. Meanwhile, Portland, with a similar 7-2 record, gained +1 in the rankings, showing its improvement over the season. On the other hand, teams such as Sanford have struggled with a 1-8 record, reflecting the challenges they faced. Rankings are heavily influenced by both overall records and strength of schedule, as shown by fluctuations in teams like Kennebunk and Massabesic.
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| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton Academy (Saco) | 7-2 | 21.90 | 2.6 | — |
| 2 | Portland | 7-2 | 17.60 | 1.1 | +1 |
| 3 | Kennebunk | 8-0 | 16.50 | -14.0 | -1 |
| 4 | Bonny Eagle (Standish) | 7-2 | 11.90 | 0.0 | — |
| 5 | Noble (North Berwick) | 7-2 | 11.60 | -5.0 | — |
| 6 | Deering (Portland) | 7-1 | 6.40 | -13.2 | — |
| 7 | Wells | 8-0 | 3.70 | -25.6 | +1 |
| 8 | South Portland | 5-4 | 3.60 | 0.3 | -1 |
| 9 | Falmouth | 8-0 | 2.60 | -23.6 | — |
| 10 | Lewiston | 5-3 | -1.00 | -6.1 | — |
| 11 | Massabesic (Waterboro) | 7-2 | -1.40 | -13.8 | — |
| 12 | Marshwood (South Berwick) | 5-4 | -2.10 | -10.0 | +1 |
| 13 | Fryeburg | 6-2 | -3.30 | -20.6 | -1 |
| 14 | Windham | 3-6 | -4.70 | 2.2 | — |
| 15 | Bangor | 4-5 | -5.60 | -2.9 | +2 |
| 16 | Winthrop/Monmouth Academy/Hall-Dale (Winthrop) | 7-1 | -6.30 | -30.2 | — |
| 17 | Oxford Hills/Buckfield (South Paris) | 4-5 | -7.00 | -5.9 | -2 |
| 18 | Cony (Augusta) | 5-3 | -12.80 | -21.4 | — |
| 19 | Lawrence (Fairfield) | 6-3 | -15.40 | -26.9 | +2 |
| 20 | Foxcroft Academy (Dover-Foxcroft) | 9-0 | -16.00 | -47.8 | -1 |
| 21 | Hermon | 6-2 | -16.70 | -29.3 | -1 |
| 22 | Sanford | 1-8 | -18.10 | 2.5 | +1 |
| 23 | Medomak Valley (Waldoboro) | 6-2 | -19.20 | -29.8 | -1 |
| 24 | Messalonskee (Oakland) | 4-5 | -20.80 | -24.5 | +6 |
| 25 | Gorham | 2-7 | -21.00 | -6.2 | — |
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 | — |
