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Orange Lutheran (California) hosts St. Frances Academy (Maryland) Friday, Sept. 6, in a battle between nationally ranked high school football teams.
National

St. Frances vs. Orange Lutheran football: How to watch live stream online (9/6/2024)

Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports
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Orange Lutheran (California) hosts St. Frances Academy (Maryland) Friday, Sept. 6, in a battle between nationally ranked high school football teams.
National

St. Frances vs. Orange Lutheran football: How to watch live stream online (9/6/2024)

High school football superpower from Maryland travels to Orange County, California, in battle between nationally ranked teams

Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports
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Archbishop Spalding quarterback Malik Washington follows through on a short touchdown toss, as DeMatha's Carey Darrell applies pressure. Spalding won the showdown between the Nos. 3 and 4 teams in last week's Maryland Top 25, 26-10.
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Top 25 Maryland high school football rankings (9/3/2024)

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SBLive/SI Top 25 national high school football rankings (9/2/2024)

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Maryland

Archbishop Spalding makes a statement against DeMatha; 5 things we learned

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Maryland power Archbishop Spalding has been making a steady push towards regional and national prominence. Saturday's showdown with DeMatha could prove to be one more step in that direction.
Maryland

Live score updates from DMV showdown between Archbishop Spalding and DeMatha

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After squeaking past Southridge, 17-14, in last week's season-opener, Columbus takes on a bigger challenge as Our Lady of Good Counsel, Maryland's No. 1 team, visits South Florida.
Maryland

Live score updates as Good Counsel visits Florida power Columbus

The Falcons are ranked No. 1 in Maryland while the Explorers ranked No. 21 among Florida powers

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DeMatha quarterback Denzel Gardner and his teammates will provide a major test to an emerging Archbishop Spalding football team, when the Stags visit the Cavaliers in a heavyweight high school football showdown on Saturday night in Severna Park.
Maryland

Archbishop Spalding ready to test its mettle against Dematha

After finally breaking through for its first MIAA A Conference football championship in 2022, Archbishop Spalding followed up with a second league crown in 2023

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Our Lady of Good Counsel, fresh off its 2023 WCAC championship opens the 2024 season as the No. 1 team in Maryland.
Maryland

Top 25 Maryland high school football rankings (8/27/2024)

Our Lady of Good Counsel bests St. Frances for Maryland's initial No. 1 ranking; St. Frances, DeMatha, Archbishop Spalding and Wise round out the Top 5

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Nick Abrams of McDonogh (0) runs for extra yardage in the 2023 MIAA A Conference championship game against Archbishop Spalding.
Maryland

Vote: Maryland Football Player of the Week (8/27/2024)

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Mater Dei pass rusher Nasir Wyatt eyes the St. Frances quarterback during the 2023 high school football season.
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Vote: Who is the best high school edge rusher in the nation in 2024?

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Three new teams moved into this week's rankings, including Michigan power Belleville

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Vote: Who is the best high school OL/DL in the nation in 2024?

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DeSoto's Keylan Abrams was named UIL 6A Division II state championship Defensive MVP after a 2023 rout of Summer Creek.
National

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Jayvon McFadden names finalists, set to commit Saturday

Riverdale Baptist (Maryland) four-star offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden is ready to announce his college commitment.

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After 179 victories and six Class 4A state championships at Henry A. Wise, DaLawn Parrish is the new coach at Westlake.
Maryland

6 Maryland high school football storylines to watch in 2024

DaLawn Parrish's move to Westlake has initiated a fresh starts for the Wolverines and his former program, Wise, in addition to enhancing the already elevated stature of the SMAC.

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Leslie Noble, a junior on the Franklin High (Maryland) football team collapsed and died after suffering a medical emergency during practice on Wednesday. Noble also played on the school's basketball team.
Maryland

Franklin (Maryland) high school football player collapses, dies at practice

Leslie Noble was a 16-year old junior guard; he suffered a medical emergency.

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Maryland

15 Maryland high school football games to watch in 2024

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Mission Viejo defensive back Dijon Lee, left, has committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Vote: Who is the best high school defensive back in the nation in 2024?

Which of these 20 superstar DBs will be the best of the best in 2024?

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Former Baltimore area high school football stars Qadir Ismail (left) and Deonte Harty are attempting to make the NFL roster of their hometown Baltimore Ravens.
Maryland

Two home grown stars bidding to join the Baltimore Ravens receiving corps

Qadir Ismail and Deonte Harty each made their mark on the Baltimore area high school sports scene.

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The Old Line State has a strong list of returners under center for the upcoming 2024 season
Maryland

Vote: Who is the top returning high school quarterback in Maryland heading into 2024?

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Zion Elee
Recruiting

Zion Elee down to 5; Nation's No. 2 prospect cuts list

St. Frances Academy (Maryland) five-star edge-rusher Zion Elee is the No. 2 player in the class of 2026. And now he's down to five.

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