The Winthrop/Monmouth Academy/Hall-Dale varsity football team, holding a strong 7-1 record, is set to face off against the Dirigo Cougars, who boast an impressive 8-1 record, in a high-stakes home playoff game today in Winthrop, ME. Both teams bring excellent seasons to this anticipated matchup, promising an exciting game.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Maine High School Football
Who: Winthrop/Monmouth Academy/Hall-Dale (ME) vs Dirigo (ME)
When: Saturday, November 9 , 2024
Time: Today
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 ME High School Football Rankings
The high school football state rankings highlight the top teams’ performance. Thornton Academy leads with a high rating of 21.90 and a strong record of 7-2. Kennebunk and Wells stand out with undefeated seasons, each at 8-0, demonstrating their dominance. Notably, Portland advanced one spot to rank second. Strength of schedule varies widely; Foxcroft Academy, although unbeaten, has the lowest strength score at -47.8, while Winthrop/Monmouth Academy/Hall-Dale shows resilience with a significant strength score reduction of -30.2.
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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 2024 high school football rankings show Mater Dei (CA) as the nation’s top team with a 9-0 record. Georgia and Texas schools are especially prominent, with Milton (GA) and Duncanville (TX) ranking second and third. St. Frances Academy (MD) achieved the largest rise, jumping up nine spots to eighth place. Meanwhile, IMG Academy (FL) experienced a significant fall, dropping twelve positions to rank seventeenth. Carrollton (GA), North Shore (TX), and St. John Bosco (CA) each gained a position, while other top teams like North Crowley (TX) and Archbishop Spalding (MD) hold their spots with unbeaten records.
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| # | School | State | Overall | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
