Maryland Top 25 high school football scoreboard (9/6/2024)

MPSSAA public schools finally kickoff their 2024 regular season schedules

Fresh off a MPSSAA state championship and with a new head coach, No. 5 Wise begins its 2024 season on Friday in Virginia against Maury, as all of Maryland's public schools start their 2024 seasons. / John Bowers

TOP 25 MARYLAND FOOTBALL RANKINGS

1. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL 17, DEPAUL CATHOLIC (NJ) 28

Maryland's top-ranked team went on the road and lost for the first time in 2024 as New Jersey's DePaul Catholic pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 28-17 victory.

2. ST. FRANCES ACADEMY 13, ORANGE LUTHERAN (CA) 15

Late night Friday on the West Coast, St. Frances suffered its first loss of 2024 with a 15-13 setback to Orange Lutheran (CA).

3. ARCHBISHOP SPALDING 45, ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC (NY) 0

Archbishop Spalding picks up another big win, stomping on New York's Archbishop Stepinac, 45-0.

4. DEMATHA CATHOLIC (0-1) VS. MT. ZION PREP (0-2) at ST. JAMES; SUN., 2 PM

5. HENRY A. WISE 14, MAURY (VA) 20

In tight battle, Wise is knocked off, 20-14, by Maury (VA), in the season-opener for both teams.

6. QUINCE ORCHARD (0-0) VS. SOUTH COUNTY (VA) (1-0): SAT., 5 PM

7. MCDONOGH SCHOOL 9, ST. MICHAEL (VA) 8

In a defensive struggle between two undefeated teams, McDonogh moves to 3-0 with a 9-8 victory over St. Michael (VA).

8. RIVERDALE BAPTIST SCHOOL 14, NO. 18 BISHOP MCNAMARA 54

As the higher seed, Riverdale Baptist came in as the favorite but Bishop McNamara proved it is on a different level, 54-14.

9. GEORGETOWN PREP 14, NO. 11 LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD 17

Up 14-0 in the half, Georgetown Prep fell to No. 11 Loyola, 17-14. The Dons kicked the winning field goal on the game's final play.

10. CALVERT HALL COLLEGE (2-0) VS. LA SALLE COLLEGE (PA) (2-0): SAT., 12 PM

11. LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD 17, NO. 9 GEORGETOWN PREP 14

The Dons roared back from a 14-0 first half to close the game with 17 unanswered points, defeating No. 9 Georgetown Prep, 17-14, on a field goal as time expired.

12. NORTHWEST 70, WATKINS MILL 0

The Jaguars were ready for their opener, scoring 10 TDs in a 70-0 win over Watkins Mill.

13. CHARLES H. FLOWERS 0, FRIENDSHIP COLLEGIATE 14

Flowers could not muster anu offense against DC private school Friendship Collegiate and the Jaguars drop their opener.

14. OAKDALE 13, NO. 23 MILFORD MILL 41

No. 23 Milford Mill traveled up Rout 70 from Windsor Mill and whipped the Bears, 41-13, in a mild surprise.

15. DUNBAR 14, STONE BRIDGE 8

Dunbar goes on the road to Virgina and finds a way to win, 14-8, over Stone Bridge.

16. MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 20, ST. MARY'S RYKEN 38

The Gaels could not keep pace with St. Mary's Ryken in their traditional early-season rivalry battle. The Saints prevail, 38-20.

17. FORT HILL 42, NORTHERN-GARRETT 7

The Seminals open in impressive fashion with a big win in Western Maryland.

18. BISHOP MCNAMARA 54, NO. 8 RIVERDALE BAPTIST 14

If anyone was doubting Bishop McNamara, doubt no more. The Mustangs rolled over Riverdale Baptist, 54-14, in Upper Marlboro.

19. MERVO 44, BOWIE 7

Baltimore City power Mervo got off to a fast start in 2024 with a 44-7 rompe at Bowie.

20. BROADNECK 28, ST. MARY'S 13

After falling behind by a touchdown early, Broadneck scored the next four touchdowns and defeated St. Mary's 28-13 as the Bruins open the season 1-0.

21. NORTH POINT (0-0) AT LEONARDTOWN (0-1): SAT., 6 PM

22. STEPHEN DECATUR 35, QUEEN ANNE'S 6

The Seahawks easily handled their fellow Eastern Shore squad, 35-6, to start their season on a high note.

23. MILFORD MILL ACADEMY 41, NO. 14 OAKDALE 13

The Millers had it all their way in this Top 25 clash. Reggie White's squad figures to climb in the rankings this week after a 41-13 road win at No. 14 Oakdale.

24. HUNTINGTOWN 49, THOMAS STONE 0

Huntington hammers Thomas Stone, 49-0, in an impressive 2024 debut.

25. ARUNDEL 35, GLEN BURNIE 7

The Wildcats handle their Anne Arundel County rival in a big opening night victory.