Maryland High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Nov. 18
The Maryland high school football season is on its homestretch, with some teams competing in the playoffs. That said, here’s how Massey ranked the state’s best teams.
The Massey Ratings system, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.
1. St. Frances Academy Panthers
The best team in Maryland high school football finished their season with a 8-1 record. St. Frances Academy’s only loss came against St. John Bosco and they have defeated teams like Chaminade-Madonna, St. Joseph’s Prep, and The First Academy.
2. DeMatha Catholic Stags
The Stags have won ten consecutive games after defeating St. John’s College. Now at 10-0, DeMatha Catholic will advance to the WCAC Capital finals against Gonzaga on November 23.
3. Archbishop Spalding Cavaliers
The Cavaliers won the Maryland high school football Class A championship via a 30-22 result against McDonogh School. Archbishop Spalding scored 13 fourth-quarter points to claim victory.
4. Good Counsel Falcons
The Falcons’ season ended with a loss to Gonzaga in the WCAC Capital bracket. Good Counsel finished their campaign with a 6-5 record, and earned victories against Columbus, DePaul Catholic, Middletown, St. Mary’s Ryken, St. John’s, and Bishop McNamara.
5. McDonogh School Eagles
The Eagles entered the Maryland high school football top five despite losing to Archbishop Spalding in the MIAA Class A finals. McDonogh School finished the season at 8-3 with victories over St. Mary’s, Loyola Blakefield, and Mount Saint Joseph.
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Maryland High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6-25
6. North Point
7. Quince Orchard
8. Linganore
9. Bishop McNamara
10. Milford Mill Academy
11. Calvert Hall College
12. St. Mary’s Ryken
13. St. Mary’s
14. Loyola Blakefield
15. Huntingtown
16. Mount Saint Joseph
17. Charles Herbert Flowers
18. South River Senior
19. Calvert
20. Dunbar
21. Oakdale
22. Georgetown Preparatory School
23. Patuxent
24. Mergenthaler Vocational Technical
25. St. Charles
How to Follow Maryland High School Football
For Maryland high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Old Line State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Maryland.