Spalding's perfect run likely locks down final No. 1; Sherwood, North Point rejoin the Top 25
After two weeks of MPSSAA postseason play, there was almost no change in the ranking order of the Media State Poll. However, that's not...
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Nov 5
Two repeats highlight the trio of teams joining the final Top 25 for the regular season
After nine weeks of regular season play, most teams have settled into a relatively stable ranking order. Next up, the playoffs....
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Oct 29
It's pretty much status quo in the State Media football Top 25 with no movement among the first 21 teams
Last week's Top 20 went a combined 19-0, and No. 21 lost a seven-point game to the No. 5-ranked team. All told, this week's State Poll...
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Oct 22
Annapolis returns to the State Poll Top 25 for the first time since 2017
With a football program dating back to 1896, Annapolis High School has one of the longest gridiron histories in Maryland. Recently,...
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Oct 15
Paint Branch joins Media State Top 25 for the first time since 2021
During the 1990s, Montgomery County was a powerhouse in Maryland public high school football, often with six or seven public schools...
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Oct 8
Top 15 stays the same but Perry Hall joins the Top 25 this week
Following a strong finish to the 2023 season, which included a final No. 21 ranking, Perry Hall seemed poised for another strong showing...
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Oct 1
Patuxent, Good Counsel move up in state rankings following key victories
No. 24 Patuxent upended No. 18 Huntingtown 26-20 with a touchdown pass on the last play of the game. Aside from that result, the rest of...
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Sep 24
Patuxent, Linganore join the Top 25 in this week's media state ranking
Patuxent and Linganore have entered the Top 25 rankings just in time for high-profile matchups. Patuxent appears at No. 24 in this week's...
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Sep 17
Spalding remains No. 1 as Riverdale Baptist climbs to its highest-ever state ranking
Archbishop Spalding collected every first-place vote to reinforce its ranking as the top team in Maryland this week. Meanwhile, Riverdale...
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Sep 10
Archbishop Spalding climbs to No. 1 in Maryland Media football state poll
For the first time, the same school holds No. 1 in the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, and State Poll
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Aug 27
St. Frances returns to No. 1 in Maryland to start the 2024 season
A familiar team -- St. Frances Academy -- kicks off the 2024 season at No. 1 in the Maryland High School Football Media State Poll.
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Dec 22, 2023
Complete 2023 Maryland high school football all-region, all-state
The Maryland Football Foundation, in partnership with coaches and media from around the state, reveals this year's All-Region and...
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Dec 5, 2023
Good Counsel finishes No. 1 in Maryland Media state rankings
Good Counsel has returned to the throne for Maryland high school football. The Falcons, led by a stellar recruiting class of Power...
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Nov 14, 2023
Northwest returns to the Top 25 amidst a playoff ranking reshuffle
After two weeks of postseason play, there's only one new team joining the Top 25. Northwest, which stunned previous No. 4 Quince Orchard,...
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Oct 31, 2023
Calvert moves up to No. 20 in this week's state media poll
Rivalry Week did little to alter the Top 25 this week. In fact, all 25 teams from last week's ranking remain in this week's ranking,...
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Oct 24, 2023
Perry Hall makes its first Top 25 appearance since 2008
Every year there seems to be a high school team that surprises all the voters. This year, that team might be Perry Hall. The Gators are...
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Oct 17, 2023
Churchill joins the Top 25 in a week full of ranking reshuffling
Dramatic finishes, a few surprises, and six former Top 25 teams take losses in one week -- and yet the net result is only one new squad...
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Oct 11, 2023
5 Stars
A record-setting passing duo from North Hagerstown highlights the 5 Stars this week. Here are our Week 6 honorees: RYDER JOHNSTON and...
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Oct 10, 2023
Showdown Week could alter the Maryland Top 10
Two games featuring four of the state's highest-ranking teams take place this week, which could lead to a change in the top spot. No. 2...
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Oct 3, 2023
Mountain Ridge, Linganore join Top 25
Mountain Ridge and Linganore join the Maryland Media Top 25 this week for the first time this season. Mountain Ridge, last year's 1A...
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