The Wilmington Friends varsity football team will host a home conference game against Mount Pleasant today at 2:30 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Delaware High School Football
Who: Williston Northampton vs Suffield Academy
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Wilmington Friends, DE
Live stream: NFHS Sports 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 DE High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The current rankings highlight Salesianum and Caravel as the top teams in Delaware high school football, with Salesianum boasting a strong 6-1 record and a notable rating of 34.30. Caravel remains unbeaten at 7-0, showcasing their impressive performance this season. Other noteworthy teams include Appoquinimink and Sussex Central, both at 6-1. The rankings reveal a competitive landscape with several teams closely matched, indicating a tight race for the championship. Teams like Middletown and Woodbridge also maintain strong records, contributing to an exciting season for high school football in the state.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salesianum (Wilmington) | 6-1 | 34.30 | 16.6 | +1 |
| 2 | Caravel (Bear) | 7-0 | 32.00 | -7.7 | +1 |
| 3 | Appoquinimink (West Middletown) | 6-1 | 30.50 | 11.4 | -2 |
| 4 | Sussex Central (Georgetown) | 6-1 | 29.00 | 13.7 | — |
| 5 | Middletown | 6-1 | 28.90 | 9.8 | — |
| 6 | Woodbridge (Bridgeville) | 6-1 | 16.20 | -7.0 | — |
| 7 | Cape Henlopen (Lewes) | 5-2 | 13.80 | 0.9 | +1 |
| 8 | Smyrna | 3-4 | 11.50 | 17.6 | +1 |
| 9 | Hodgson Vo-Tech (Newark) | 3-4 | 9.90 | 12.8 | +4 |
| 10 | Howard (Wilmington) | 4-3 | 7.40 | 0.0 | +5 |
| 11 | Dover | 2-4 | 6.60 | 15.2 | -4 |
| 12 | Laurel | 4-3 | 6.50 | 0.9 | +2 |
| 13 | Archmere Academy (Claymont) | 6-1 | 5.80 | -9.0 | -3 |
| 14 | St. Georges Tech (Middletown) | 2-5 | 5.50 | 16.0 | -2 |
| 15 | St. Mark’s (Wilmington) | 3-4 | 4.70 | 9.3 | -4 |
| 16 | Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear) | 5-2 | 2.40 | -11.8 | +1 |
| 17 | Delmar | 6-1 | 2.00 | -16.5 | -1 |
| 18 | Lake Forest (Felton) | 3-4 | -0.40 | -0.5 | — |
| 19 | Caesar Rodney (Camden) | 2-5 | -2.50 | 6.1 | — |
| 20 | William Penn (New Castle) | 2-5 | -2.90 | 6.2 | — |
| 21 | Delaware Military Academy (Wilmington) | 3-4 | -5.40 | -7.6 | — |
| 22 | Tatnall (Wilmington) | 7-0 | -7.30 | -39.2 | — |
| 23 | Indian River (Dagsboro) | 6-1 | -7.50 | -30.9 | — |
| 24 | Wilmington Friends (Wilmington) | 3-4 | -10.40 | -11.3 | — |
| 25 | Odessa (Townsend) | 2-5 | -11.90 | 1.4 | — |
Top 25 high school football rankings (MaxPreps)
The top three schools in the national high school football rankings remain unchanged, with Mater Dei (California) at number one, followed by St. John Bosco (California) and Milton (Georgia), all boasting undefeated records. Texas powerhouses Duncanville and North Shore both hold undefeated records as well, while Bishop Gorman (Nevada) and IMG Academy (Florida) round out the top six despite a single loss each. Georgia’s Carrollton is also undefeated at 9-0. Several Florida teams like Lakeland, Chaminade-Madonna, and St. Thomas Aquinas are prominent in the top 25, showcasing strong national competition.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 6-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 5-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 6-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 6-0 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 7-0 | +1 |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 6-0 | +1 |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 8-0 | +1 |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 6-1 | +1 |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 7-0 | +1 |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 6-0 | +1 |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 6-0 | +2 |
| 17 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 6-2 | +12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 6-1 | +2 |
| 19 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 8-1 | +2 |
| 20 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 5-1 | +2 |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 6-0 | +1 |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 5-1 | +1 |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 4-2 | -8 |
