Top High School Football Teams in Mid-Atlantic Revealed

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The latest SI Power 25 national high school football rankings showcase the leading teams in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the upcoming season. St. Frances Academy from Baltimore tops the list at No. 5 nationally, followed by St. Joseph’s Prep and DeMatha. Several other competitive teams, including Dutch Fork and Archbishop Spalding, are also featured prominently. The rankings offer a glimpse into a highly anticipated season filled with talent and ambition across the region.

Baltimore – The latest preseason SI Power 25 national high school football rankings reveal the top high school football teams in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the 2024 season. This region, which covers the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, highlights powerhouse teams gearing up for another competitive season.

Leading the Mid-Atlantic Region is St. Frances Academy from Baltimore, ranked No. 5 nationally. Following closely are St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia at No. 20 and DeMatha from Hyattsville, Maryland, ranked No. 24. Rounding out the top four is Grimsley from Greensboro, North Carolina, at No. 25. The additional teams that make up the Mid-Atlantic’s top ten include:

1. Dutch Fork (Irmo, South Carolina)
2. Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Maryland)
3. La Salle College Prep (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania)
4. Northwestern (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
5. Martinsburg (West Virginia)
6. Weddington (Matthews, North Carolina)

Several teams received honorable mentions in the rankings, indicating their strong performances and potential for the upcoming season. The honorable mentions include Gonzaga from Washington, D.C., Malvern Prep from Pennsylvania, Maury from Norfolk, Virginia, Our Lady of Good Counsel from Olney, Maryland, Phoebus from Hampton, Virginia, Providence Day from Charlotte, North Carolina, Rolesville from North Carolina, and Summerville from South Carolina.

The Mid-Atlantic region also stands out with strong performances in the final rankings for the 2024 season, which include:

1. Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Maryland) – National No. 6, with a record of 12-0
2. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) – National No. 16, with a record of 11-2
3. Grimsley (Greensboro, North Carolina) – National No. 18, with a record of 16-0
4. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Maryland) – National No. 24, with a record of 10-1
5. Dutch Fork (Irmo, South Carolina) – National No. 25, with a record of 13-0
6. Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) – with a record of 15-0
7. Martinsburg (West Virginia) – with a record of 14-0
8. Weddington (Matthews, North Carolina) – with a record of 13-1
9. La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania) – with a record of 10-1
10. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) – with a record of 8-3

In addition, the final rankings include honorable mentions for teams such as Malvern Prep (Pennsylvania), Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergrast (Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania), and Northwestern (Rock Hill, South Carolina), among others.

The SI Power 25 rankings serve as an essential indicator of the high school football landscape, showcasing teams that have excelled on both regional and national stages. As the 2024 season approaches, fans, players, and coaches will keep a close eye on the performance of these teams, knowing they have strong histories and competitive spirits. For many, it is a season filled with anticipation and hope for championship glory.

René Ferrán, a seasoned journalist with experience covering high school sports since 1993, emphasizes the excitement surrounding each season’s rankings. The data shared here aims to inform and entertain, providing a snapshot of high school football’s vibrant atmosphere in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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Additional Resources

• SI Preseason Mid-Atlantic Region Football Rankings
• Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
• Mid-Atlantic High School Soccer Roundup – June
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
• NY Times: NIL Deals for Young Athletes
• Google Search: High School Football Rankings 2024
• Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic Day 1 Recap
• Google News: Mid-Atlantic Football

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