Baltimore Sun high school football preview: Storylines, players to watch and top 15 teams heading into 2024 season

Here’s what you need to know for the 2024 high school football season in the Baltimore area:

Storylines to watch

Can anybody beat two-time defending champion Archbishop Spalding in the MIAA A Conference?

With star quarterback Malik Washington and plenty of talented, well-prepared returnees on both sides of the ball, the No. 1 Cavaliers are poised for continued success, having not suffered a conference defeat over the past two seasons. In going 8-0 in conference play last season, capped by a 40-7 win over McDonogh in the championship game, the Cavs averaged 39 points while yielding 8.5 per game. Much of that success starts with a disciplined game-by-game approach that not only makes sure they’re ready for the next opponent, but consistently growing each week.

State champions Dunbar, Mervo continue Baltimore City rivalry in October

Mark your calendars: On Oct. 18, defending Class 4A/3A state champ Mervo travels to three-time Class 2A/1A defending state champ Dunbar in what will likely determine the Baltimore City league. Last season, Dunbar built a 20-6 lead before holding off Mervo’s fourth-quarter rally as the Poets claimed a 20-18 win and went on to repeat as Baltimore City champions. Returning running back Cole Floyd surpassed 100 rushing yards and scored a touchdown to lead the winners. Dunbar has won the past three meetings between the perennial state powers by a combined eight points.

Experienced quarterbacks poised to lead their teams to the top in Anne Arundel County

Three Anne Arundel County public school teams cracked The Baltimore Sun’s Top 15 poll — defending county champion Old Mill, Broadneck and Arundel — and each return their starting quarterbacks after successful seasons. The Patriots will lean on junior Trey Martini. The Bruins, who reached the Class 4A state title game, bank on CJ Watkins….

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Publish date : 2024-09-03 10:30:00

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