FREDERICK — Fort Hill dropped eight spots to No. 24 in the Maryland state media poll, while the top 15 teams stayed the same.Despite losing to Briar Woods, Virginia, 28-7 previous week, the Sentinels (3-2) were still included in the poll, with a ranking of 16th.
Perry Hall appeared ready for another successful season in 2024 after finishing the 2023 campaign strong, finishing at No. 21 in the end.But before the state media agreed, it took five weeks.
Perry Hall, which came into this week’s rankings at No. 25, is the only new team. Perry Hall defeated Catonsville, which had been unbeaten, 57-32.
Falling out after a loss
Before collecting enough votes this week to break into the Top 25, Perry Hall has been among the “others receiving votes” for the most of the season. Middletown was replaced by the Gators when they had a falling out after a loss to Oakdale.
The Top 25 saw very little movement this week, with rated clubs combining for an 18-2 record.The ranking of the top 15 teams was unchanged from the previous week. Middletown and Fort Hill, against an opponent from outside the state, were the defeats.
Middletown’s brief stint in the Top 25 was ended by the loss.At the top, Archbishop Spalding, after defeating an MIAA with another shutout The undisputed top spot is still occupied by an opponent: St. Frances Academy, which was inactive last week, is followed by Riverdale Baptist.WCAC rivals DeMatha and Good Counsel round out the Top 5.