The Northwest (Waukee, IA) varsity football team has a neutral playoff game vs. Hudson (IA) on Friday, October 25.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Iowa High School Football
Who: Hudson (IA) vs. Northwest (IA)
When: Friday, October 25 , 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Brackets: 2024 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets: IAHSAA – Class 1A
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 IA High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football rankings show impressive performances, with multiple teams maintaining undefeated 8-0 records, including Grundy Center, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, and West Lyon. Dowling Catholic’s 7-1 record also stands out with a major leap of +5 in the rankings. Liberty (North Liberty) and Ankeny Centennial had significant upward momentum, with Liberty climbing 7 spots and Ankeny Centennial gaining 8. Valley (West Des Moines) saw a drop in ranking despite its strong 6-2 record, reflecting tough competition and strength of schedule across the board.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grundy Center | 8-0 | 37.30 | -1.4 | — |
| 2 | Sergeant Bluff-Luton (Sergeant Bluff) | 8-0 | 34.90 | 5.9 | +2 |
| 3 | West Lyon (Inwood) | 8-0 | 34.10 | 0.7 | +2 |
| 4 | Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) | 7-1 | 33.60 | 16.5 | +5 |
| 5 | North Polk (Alleman) | 8-0 | 32.60 | 5.2 | +2 |
| 6 | Valley (West Des Moines) | 6-2 | 32.50 | 18.8 | -4 |
| 7 | Johnston | 6-2 | 32.30 | 19.3 | +1 |
| 8 | Liberty (North Liberty) | 7-1 | 32.10 | 16.6 | +7 |
| 9 | Prairie City-Monroe (Monroe) | 8-0 | 32.10 | -6.4 | -3 |
| 10 | Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah) | 8-0 | 31.40 | 7.2 | +3 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The top 25 national high school football rankings emphasize outstanding performances, with the majority of teams unbeaten or close to flawless. California leads the list with seven teams, including Mater Dei and St. John Bosco. Texas and Florida also have a large presence, with multiple teams each, including Duncanville, North Shore, and IMG Academy. These rankings reflect the competitive nature of high school football, with powerhouses such as Bishop Gorman and Chaminade-Madonna frequently placing high. Teams from Georgia, such as Milton and Carrollton, demonstrate the state’s growing popularity in sports.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 6-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 7-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 5-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 8-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 7-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 8-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 6-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 6-2 | — |
| 16 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-0 | — |
| 17 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 7-2 | — |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 7-1 | — |
| 19 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | — |
| 20 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 6-1 | — |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 7-2 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 6-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 6-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 5-2 | — |
