The Windermere Prep Lakers will clash with the Cedar Creek Christian Storm in a pivotal playoff matchup at a neutral site this Friday at 2 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Windermere Prep vs Cedar Creek Christian
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Windermere Prep, FL
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 FL High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
IMG Academy and Chaminade-Madonna lead Florida’s high school football rankings, both with ratings above 68. Lakeland holds the third spot with an undefeated record, highlighting the state’s top-tier talent. Central (Miami) is ranked fourth despite a 0-9 record, showcasing the strength of their schedule. Teams like Cardinal Mooney and West Boca Raton have shown remarkable progress, moving up six and nine positions, respectively. The list also shows impressive consistency from schools like American Heritage and Norland, while some, like Armwood, slipped in rank despite strong records.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | 6-2 | 68.10 | 55.2 | — |
| 2 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | 8-2 | 68.00 | 40.6 | — |
| 3 | Lakeland | 8-0 | 66.20 | 24.2 | — |
| 4 | Central (Miami) | 0-9 | 64.50 | 29.8 | +1 |
| 5 | Venice | 8-2 | 63.00 | 38.6 | -1 |
| 6 | American Heritage (Plantation) | 7-2 | 60.70 | 53.0 | +1 |
| 7 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | 7-3 | 60.00 | 36.0 | +2 |
| 8 | Norland (Miami) | 7-2 | 59.80 | 45.5 | — |
| 9 | Nease (Ponte Vedra) | 8-0 | 59.50 | 31.7 | +2 |
| 10 | Armwood (Seffner) | 9-0 | 59.40 | 24.1 | -4 |
| 11 | Gadsden County (Havana) | 8-1 | 59.10 | 34.6 | -1 |
| 12 | The First Academy (Orlando) | 6-4 | 54.20 | 32.1 | — |
| 13 | Manatee (Bradenton) | 7-1 | 53.30 | 23.3 | +2 |
| 14 | Raines (Jacksonville) | 9-0 | 52.90 | 18.2 | -1 |
| 15 | Cocoa | 6-3 | 52.00 | 35.6 | -1 |
| 16 | Northwestern (Miami) | 7-2 | 51.40 | 34.4 | +1 |
| 17 | Tampa Bay Tech (Tampa) | 5-2 | 50.50 | 30.3 | +1 |
| 18 | Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota) | 9-0 | 50.50 | 15.8 | +6 |
| 19 | Lincoln (Tallahassee) | 8-2 | 50.40 | 29.3 | +2 |
| 20 | West Boca Raton (Boca Raton) | 9-0 | 50.20 | 24.9 | +9 |
| 21 | Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater) | 8-2 | 50.20 | 24.0 | -2 |
| 22 | Jones (Orlando) | 9-0 | 49.90 | 20.2 | -2 |
| 23 | Lake Mary | 8-2 | 49.60 | 30.0 | — |
| 24 | St. Augustine | 8-1 | 48.60 | 22.3 | +6 |
| 25 | Buchholz (Gainesville) | 6-3 | 48.40 | 39.8 | +3 |
Top 25 high school football rankings (MaxPreps)
The national high school football rankings are led by Mater Dei of California, holding the top spot with a flawless 9-0 record. Georgia and Texas are well-represented, with Milton, Carrollton, and North Shore in the top six. Notably, St. Frances Academy from Maryland made a significant leap, moving up nine spots to eighth. Florida’s IMG Academy dropped twelve spots to seventeenth, reflecting some recent challenges. These rankings highlight intense competition across top-ranked schools, with multiple undefeated teams like Duncanville and Archbishop Spalding showing strong consistency throughout the season.
| # | 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 | — |
