MPSSAA Releases Final Regular Season Football Standings
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association finalized points to determine playoff seeds.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association released the final point standings for the regular season football schedule. These figures determine the official playoff seeding across all state classifications.
Why it matters
Final point totals are critical for establishing the tournament bracket and playoff eligibility for programs across Maryland. Several schools have already withdrawn from the upcoming competition, impacting the postseason landscape.
Quince Orchard finished with 120.000 total points over 9 games, while Bethesda-CC recorded 7 wins. Final point calculations incorporate results against out-of-state and private-school opponents alongside league forfeitures.
The players
Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association
The MPSSAA is the governing body responsible for overseeing and organizing interscholastic athletics for public schools throughout Maryland.
Quince Orchard
Quince Orchard is a high school football program that completed its regular season with 120.000 points.
The details
The state-wide point system awards values for victories and bonus points based on the success of defeated opponents. Recent adjustments incorporate specific violations and forfeitures from various local school systems across the state.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: MPSSAA released the final football point standings.
November 2, 2026: The MPSSAA is scheduled to publish updated point standings.
Season Trajectory
The final standings formalize the playoff path for teams and follow the MPSSAA football point system established for postseason qualification. This release marks a shift from regular season metrics to the bracket-based elimination phase for remaining teams.
Schools including Rockville, Watkins Mill, Friendly, Patterson, and Catonsville have withdrawn from their respective classifications. Teams remaining in the bracket will face adjustments based on the final point totals and forfeiture rulings.
The takeaway
The finalization of standings marks the transition from regular season play to the state tournament. Schools should monitor the upcoming November 2 update to confirm any final shifts in seeding caused by administrative point adjustments.
What happens next
The MPSSAA will publish updated point standings on November 2, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on state athletic postseason brackets, visit the Maryland Football section.
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