The West Carroll Thunder, boasting an 8-2 record, will face the undefeated Polo Marcos (10-0) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 8. This matchup is part of the 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: I8FA, promising an exciting clash between two competitive teams.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: West Carroll (IL) vs Polo (IL)
When: Friday, November 8 , 2024
Time: today
Bracket: 2024 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: I8FA – I8FA
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.
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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 IL High School Football Rankings
East St. Louis leads the Illinois high school football rankings with a 9-1 record and the highest rating of 53.50. Lincoln-Way East, also unbeaten at 9-0, ranks second with a 52.20 rating. Lyons (LaGrange) is notable for its perfect 10-0 record and a ranking boost (+3), placing it fifth. Downers Grove North saw the biggest jump, climbing 12 spots to sixth place, while Libertyville and York also made significant gains. However, Cary-Grove fell 16 places, even with a perfect record. These rankings reflect both team performance (record) and strength of schedule, highlighting Illinois teams’ competitive landscape.
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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 | — |
