Top 10 Connecticut high school football rankings (10/21/2024)

No. 1 team in the Constitution State remains Brunswick School followed by Choate Rosemary Hall School and then Avon Old Farms as the new No. 3

Windsor Football (CT) runs out on the field in the 2024 season / Windsor Football/Facebook

Preseason high school football games kicked off a few weeks ago throughout the state of Connecticut starting the week of Sep. 12. The Connecticut regular season kicked off this past weekend with a full slate of games.

The No. 1 team in the Constitution State continues to be powerhouse Brunswick School followed by newbie Choate Rosemary Hall School, Greenwich and then Windsor, which begins the season at 5-0.

Here’s the complete breakdown of Connecticut’s elite high school football teams, heading into Week 7 of the 2024 season, as we see it.

High School On SI Top 10 Connecticut high school football rankings

1. Brunswick School (6-0)

A private school that’s loaded with talent across the board is Brunswick School, with Clemson commitment Blake Hebert running the show offensively. He’s got Notre Dame commit Matty Augustine on one side and Syracuse commit Jaylen Pray on the other. The Bruins soundly defeated another power, Phillips Academy, 42-7.

2. Choate Rosemary Hall School (5-0)

Another private school that’s loaded with talent across the board is Choate Rosemary Hall School. The Wild Boars picked up win No. 3 last week, 45-7, over Kennedy-Pawling School. Connecticut's top player per 247Sports resides at Choate Rosemary in 4-star offensive lineman Will Black, who is committed to Notre Dame. A Nov. 2nd date with Avon Old Farms looks to be a highly anticipated meeting.

3. Avon Old Farms (3-2)

The Beavers opened up the season with a loss, but bounced back with a Week 2 victory over Kent School, 42-6. In Week 3, AOF fell to No. 1 Brunswick Scool, 28-7. They feature one of the state’s most overall talented programs. Avon Old Farms has 3-star offensive tackle Owen Aliciene (Penn State commitment) and 3-star defensive lineman Dante Recker (Maryland commitment) highlighting a very talented roster.

4. Windsor (5-0)

Breaking through into the rankings for the first time this season is Windsor, who defeated Maloney handily, 40-14. John Manning has remained a force out of the backfield, rushing for over 900 yards and scoring 11 times.

5. New Canaan (4-1)

We debated on how far the Rams would drop after having their 14-game winning streak snapped in a 14-0 loss to Masuk a couple weeks ago. Answer was just a few spots because this is still a really good team despite dropping a game. New Canaan picked up a quality win last week, with the Rams winning 23-10 over Staples.

6. Masuk (4-1)

Killingly senior Terrence Allen makes the tackle against Masuk's Gavin Walker during the CIAC Class MM semifinal Sunday at Morgan Field. Allen / Jimmy Zanor/The Bulletin / USA TODAY NETWORK

Dropping down a few spots in this week's rankings are the Panthers after a 21-0 loss to Bunnell. Masuk bounced back with a resounding 42-7 victory over New Millford last week.

7. St. Joseph (4-1)

After needing one of their best efforts to upend North Haven in Week 1, it was much smoother sailing for the Cadets in Week 2 against Westhill, cruising 44-0. The Cadets dropped their first game of the season, 14-0, to Darien. St. Joseph will look to bounce back against Ludlowe this week.

8. Hand (5-0)

The Tigers handily took care of business against Fairfield Prep in Week 2, rolling by the Jesuits 34-3. Hand made its debut a couple weeks ago into the rankings because of the shellacking of Fairfield Prep and this past Friday handily defeated Shelton, 52-29. Unlike many teams on this list, Hand hit the field and cruised to a 26-0 romp of Hillhouse. Now coming off a bye week, Hand will face off against Cheshire.

9. Brookfield (5-0)

Entering the rankings for the first time this season is Brookfield as they upset Bunnell, 21-0, last week. Michael Walters has been the team’s top offensive player so far, rushing for 517 yards and scored nine touchdowns.

10. Greenwich (4-1)

The Greenwich Cardinals have run their record to 3-0 and they own the top spot in our current Connecticut Class LL high school football computer rankings. / Greenwich Football Instagram

We really like the balance offensive attack led by dual-threat quarterback Michael D'angelo right now. The signal caller has made plenty of plays with his arm and legs, accounting for over 800 all-purpose yards and 10-plus touchdowns. Greenwich knocked off Bishop Hendricksen, the No. 1 team in Rhode Island, a couple weeks ago, but lost to Wilton last week.

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