The Merritt Island Christian (Merritt Island, FL) varsity football team has a neutral playoff game vs. Countryside Christian (Gainesville, FL) on Friday, November 8 at 7 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Florida High School Football
Who: Merritt Island Christian (FL) vs. Countryside Christian (FL)
When: Friday, November 8, 2024
Bracket: 2024 SSAA Football Championships – SSAA 8-Man State Championship
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch Florida High School Football?
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)
The latest high school football rankings reflect strong performances from teams like Chaminade-Madonna and IMG Academy. Chaminade-Madonna takes the top spot with a rating of 68.20, showing solid strength of schedule (40.7). Lakeland remains undefeated, positioned third, while Venice and American Heritage round out the top six. Teams like West Boca Raton and Cardinal Mooney made significant gains, climbing 9 and 6 spots, respectively, showcasing consistent play. Defensive strength and a competitive schedule are common traits in these rankings, with top teams demonstrating resilience and strategic depth across their rosters.
| # |
School |
Ovr. |
Rating |
Str. |
+/- |
| 1 |
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) |
8-2 |
68.20 |
40.7 |
+1 |
| 2 |
IMG Academy (Bradenton) |
6-2 |
68.10 |
55.3 |
-1 |
| 3 |
Lakeland |
8-0 |
66.40 |
24.3 |
— |
| 4 |
Central (Miami) |
8-1 |
64.70 |
30.2 |
+1 |
| 5 |
Venice |
8-2 |
63.00 |
38.6 |
-1 |
| 6 |
American Heritage (Plantation) |
6-3 |
60.80 |
53.1 |
+1 |
| 7 |
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) |
7-3 |
60.10 |
36.1 |
+2 |
| 8 |
Norland (Miami) |
6-3 |
59.90 |
45.7 |
— |
| 9 |
Nease (Ponte Vedra) |
8-0 |
59.50 |
31.7 |
+2 |
| 10 |
Armwood (Seffner) |
9-0 |
59.40 |
24.2 |
-4 |
| 11 |
Gadsden County (Havana) |
7-1 |
59.40 |
36.2 |
-1 |
| 12 |
The First Academy (Orlando) |
7-3 |
54.20 |
32.1 |
— |
| 13 |
Manatee (Bradenton) |
7-1 |
53.70 |
23.4 |
+2 |
| 14 |
Raines (Jacksonville) |
9-0 |
52.90 |
18.2 |
-1 |
| 15 |
Cocoa |
6-3 |
52.00 |
35.6 |
-1 |
| 16 |
Northwestern (Miami) |
6-3 |
51.50 |
34.5 |
+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 |
24.3 |
+9 |
| 21 |
Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater) |
8-2 |
50.20 |
24.0 |
-2 |
| 22 |
Jones (Orlando) |
9-0 |
50.00 |
20.3 |
-2 |
| 23 |
Lake Mary |
8-2 |
49.60 |
30.0 |
— |
| 24 |
St. Augustine |
8-1 |
48.60 |
22.3 |
+6 |
| 25 |
Edgewater (Orlando) |
9-2 |
48.50 |
19.6 |
— |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
High school football’s national rankings highlight powerhouse teams from across the U.S. California’s Mater Dei holds the top spot with an undefeated record, while Georgia’s Milton and Texas’s Duncanville trail closely, both boasting unblemished seasons and steady rank improvements. Notably, St. Frances Academy in Maryland jumped significantly, indicating a strong recent performance. States like Texas, Georgia, and California feature multiple teams in the top rankings, showcasing their dominant high school football programs. A significant shift is seen with St. John Bosco dropping six ranks, while Bishop Gorman and IMG Academy maintain competitive standings.
| # |
School |
State |
Ovr. |
+/- |
| 1 |
Mater Dei (Santa Ana) |
CA |
8-0 |
— |
| 2 |
Milton |
GA |
9-0 |
+1 |
| 3 |
Duncanville |
TX |
7-0 |
+1 |
| 4 |
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) |
NV |
8-1 |
+1 |
| 5 |
IMG Academy (Bradenton) |
FL |
6-1 |
+1 |
| 6 |
Carrollton |
GA |
9-0 |
+1 |
| 7 |
North Shore (Houston) |
TX |
8-0 |
+1 |
| 8 |
St. John Bosco (Bellflower) |
CA |
8-1 |
-6 |
| 9 |
Mission Viejo |
CA |
9-0 |
— |
| 10 |
North Crowley (Fort Worth) |
TX |
8-0 |
— |
| 11 |
Archbishop Spalding (Severn) |
MD |
9-0 |
— |
| 12 |
Buford |
GA |
8-1 |
— |
| 13 |
Boyle County (Danville) |
KY |
9-0 |
— |
| 14 |
Lakeland |
FL |
8-0 |
— |
| 15 |
Orange Lutheran (Orange) |
CA |
7-2 |
— |
| 16 |
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) |
FL |
8-2 |
+1 |
| 17 |
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) |
MD |
6-3 |
+11 |
| 18 |
Venice |
FL |
8-1 |
— |
| 19 |
Atascocita (Humble) |
TX |
7-1 |
-3 |
| 20 |
Corner Canyon (Draper) |
UT |
9-1 |
-1 |
| 21 |
Bergen Catholic (Oradell) |
NJ |
7-1 |
-1 |
| 22 |
De La Salle (Concord) |
CA |
8-0 |
— |
| 23 |
Centennial (Corona) |
CA |
7-2 |
— |
| 24 |
DeMatha (Hyattsville) |
MD |
7-1 |
— |
| 25 |
DeSoto |
TX |
6-2 |
— |
