The 2024 high school football season is ramping up with some big-time games, with high-profile programs like Mater Dei, Chaminade-Madonna and Carrollton well worthy of a watch. The stars of tomorrow are on show across America, so let's take a look at some of the best games this week:
3 best High School Football games this week
#3, Mater Dei vs. St. Francis Academy, Sept. 20
Mater Dei is squaring off against St. Francis Academy this week and this is a highly-anticipated game. Mater Dei is the No. 1 ranked high school football team in the country and for good reason. St. Francis Academy is ranked No. 24, and though they're far apart in rankings, this could be a closer game than many predict.
Mater Dei is currently 3-0 and they will be led by quarterback Dash Beierly, who has 346 passing yards and 5 touchdown passes on the season. Beierly is committed to the Washington Huskies and is a 3-star prospect, as per 247Sports.
St Francis is 2-2 and looking to bounce back after a loss to Duncanville. St Francis Acadmey's defense has some potential big talents and they will have to bring their A-game against Mater Dei's high-powered offense.
#2, Chaminade-Madonna vs. Norland, Sept. 19
Chaminade-Madonna is ranked the No. 33 high school football team in the country, according to MaxPreps, and they're 2-2 on the season. They had a dominating 56-19 victory vs. Edison in their previous game but have tough opposition here.
Norland is 3-0 and the No. 11 ranked team in Florida per MaxPreps, so while Chaminade's pass game is superb, Norland has the talent to contain it.
#1, Carrollton @ Parker, Sept. 20
Carrollton is 5-0 and hasn't shown signs of slowing down as five-star quarterback Julian "Ju Ju" Lewis has thrown for 20 touchdowns already. Parker is 4-0 and will have a tough test but they will enter the match with confidence after defeating Mortimer Jordan 46-0.
Parker defensive tackle Jourdin Crawford has 25 total tackles on the season and their defense will need to get to the quarterback quickly and often if they are to win. Carrollton's key to victory will be to score big points, while Parker has to shut down Carrollton's offense.