The Western Branch varsity football team will host Oscar Smith for a home conference game on Friday, November 8, at 7:00 PM in Chesapeake, VA.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Virginia High School Football
Who: Western Branch (VA) vs Oscar Smith (VA)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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 VA High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
In high school football rankings, Maury (Norfolk) holds the top spot with a strong 9-0 record and a rating of 49.20. Oscar Smith (Chesapeake) and Woodberry Forest closely follow, both undefeated and showcasing solid ratings. Several schools with similar records but varying ratings reflect the strength of their schedules, with St. Michael the Archangel and Varina showing notable ratings boosts due to their tougher competition. Schools like Washington-Liberty have seen significant ranking jumps, while Highland Springs experienced a decline despite their challenging schedule. Overall, these rankings highlight the impact of both performance and strength of schedule in determining positions.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maury (Norfolk) | 9-0 | 49.20 | 1.7 | — |
| 2 | Oscar Smith (Chesapeake) | 9-0 | 45.60 | 14.4 | — |
| 3 | Woodberry Forest | 7-0 | 41.10 | 13.1 | — |
| 4 | Battlefield (Haymarket) | 9-0 | 39.60 | -2.9 | — |
| 5 | Phoebus (Hampton) | 9-0 | 39.40 | 1.4 | — |
| 6 | King’s Fork (Suffolk) | 8-1 | 37.80 | 11.7 | — |
| 7 | St. Michael the Archangel (Fredericksburg) | 8-1 | 36.90 | 18.6 | — |
| 8 | Varina (Richmond) | 7-1 | 34.90 | 15.7 | +3 |
| 9 | Liberty Christian (Lynchburg) | 8-0 | 33.50 | 5.9 | -1 |
| 10 | Huguenot (Richmond) | 9-0 | 32.60 | -4.5 | +3 |
| 11 | Dinwiddie | 8-1 | 32.00 | 10.5 | -1 |
| 12 | Matoaca (Chesterfield) | 9-0 | 31.90 | 1.6 | +3 |
| 13 | Benedictine (Richmond) | 7-3 | 31.00 | 19.0 | +6 |
| 14 | Highland Springs | 6-3 | 30.90 | 18.2 | -5 |
| 15 | Fleming (Roanoke) | 9-0 | 30.80 | -2.4 | +2 |
| 16 | Warwick (Newport News) | 9-1 | 30.30 | -2.6 | -4 |
| 17 | James Madison (Vienna) | 9-0 | 30.30 | 3.5 | -3 |
| 18 | Nansemond River (Suffolk) | 7-2 | 29.90 | 13.5 | -2 |
| 19 | Indian River (Chesapeake) | 6-3 | 28.30 | 16.1 | +3 |
| 20 | Stafford (Falmouth) | 8-1 | 28.10 | 9.5 | +1 |
| 21 | North Stafford (Stafford) | 7-2 | 27.90 | 17.7 | -1 |
| 22 | Green Run (Virginia Beach) | 9-0 | 25.90 | -8.1 | +2 |
| 23 | Patriot (Nokesville) | 7-2 | 25.60 | 4.3 | -5 |
| 24 | Colonial Forge (Stafford) | 7-2 | 25.40 | 13.0 | +3 |
| 25 | Washington-Liberty (Arlington) | 9-0 | 25.20 | -11.8 | +8 |
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 | 9-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 10-0 | — |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 9-1 | — |
| 5 | Carrollton | GA | 10-0 | +1 |
| 6 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 9-1 | +1 |
| 8 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 7-3 | +9 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 10-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 9-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 10-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 9-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 11-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-3 | -1 |
| 17 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 9-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 8-1 | — |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 10-1 | — |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 8-1 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 8-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 8-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 7-2 | — |
