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  2024-25 TEXAS BASKETBALL STUDENT SECTION TOP 25 RANKINGSMay 14, 2025
  1. Birdville (2024 Rank: NR)

  Trying to get the Student Section Rankings accurate in Texas is one of our most difficult feats, but we always end up discovering some new and amazing Student Section and this Winter, we discovered Birdville! One of the biggest Winter Student Sections in the state and we gave them a shot in the vote for the best Winter Student Section in the state as the eighth and final seed. Birdville made a run and took the top spot and a chance to battle for the National Winter Student Section Title! While they fell short in the National Bracket, Birdville put themselves on the map as they’re the 2024-2025 Texas Winter Student Section of the Year!

  

  2. Allen Eagle Zone (2024 Rank: 1)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGjxEptt2CH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. Liberty Hill (2024 Rank: NR)

  

  4. Guyer Blue Crew (2024 Rank: 18)

  

  5. The Woodlands Highlander Hype (2024 Rank: 13)

  

  6. Grand Oaks Grizzlyville (2024 Rank: NR)
  7. Johnson Fuse (2024 Rank: 5)
  8. Lancaster Tiger Dome (2024 Rank: 9)
  9. Westlake (2024 Rank: 7)
  10. Lindale Flock (2024 Rank: 6)
  11. Plano East Jungle (2024 Rank: 2)
  12. Stony Point (2024 Rank: 3)
  13. McKinney Lion Nation (2024 Rank: 8)
  14. Southwest Dungeon (2024 Rank: 4)
  15. Duncanville (2024 Rank: 14)
  16. Keller Crew (2024 Rank: 11)
  17. George Ranch Rowdies (2024 Rank: 10)
  18. Lone Star (2024 Rank: 12)
  19. Cy Creek Blue Crew (2024 Rank: 15)
  20. Atascocita (2024 Rank: 16)
  21. North Crowley Blue Crew (2024 Rank: NR)
  22. Dawson (2024 Rank: 23)
  23. Cy Falls Mob (2024 Rank: 20)
  24. Central Catholic (2024 Rank: NR)
  25. Lake Ridge (2024 Rank: NR)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Texas City, Tomball Red Nation, Boerne, Lewisville Boneheads, Kimball

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  2024-25 ARKANSAS WINTER STUDENT SECTION TOP 25 RANKINGSMarch 17, 2025

  2024-25 ARKANSAS WINTER STUDENT SECTION TOP 25 RANKINGS

  1. Jonesboro Dawgpound (Last Year Rank: 8)

  

  I recall chatting with the Dawgpound a couple years ago and I felt this would be a special group, but they stopped showing off their Student Section on social media (a requirement in order to be recognized as one of the best). This put the Dawgpound on the outside, but that changed this winter!

  The Dawgpound had a great Student Section and they weren’t afraid to show it off. They had a top notch team on the court that attracted more Students to the game! The Dawgpound I first remembered is back! They may not be the largest Student Section, but showing off their Student Section more than others in this state that got them recognized.

  We’ll see how they’ll fare in the National Winter Student Section 53- team bracket in a couple of weeks, but for now, they’re the 2024-2025 Arkansas Winter Student Section Champions!

  The Dawgpound gave credit to their fantastic basketball team.

  “We had a phenomenal basketball team this year. Ranked top 3 in the state for a while and that motivated us to come out to the games.”

  2. Little Rock Central (Last Year: 5)

  

  3. Magnolia Wall of Death (Last Year: 25)

  

  4. Har-Ber Blue Crew (Last Year: 1)

  

  5. Benton Jungle (Last Year: 3)

  

  6. Vilonia Jort Squad (Last Year: 4)
  7. Fayetteville Dawg Pound (Last Year: 2)
  8. Murfreesboro Pit (Last Year: NR)
  9. Bentonville West Den (Last Year: 7)
  10. Bryant Swarm (Last Year: 6)
  11. Springdale (Last Year: 20)
  12. Cabot Panther Pit (Last Year: 9)
  13. Maumelle Swarm (Last Year: 16)
  14. Searcy Jungle (Last Year: 11)
  15. White Hall Woofpack (Last Year: 13)
  16. Little Rock Christian Academy (Last Year: 12)
  17. Parkview Red Zone (Last Year: 14)
  18. Pulaski Academy (Last Year: 23)
  19. Prescott (Last Year: 22)
  20. Alma (Last Year: NR)
  21. Marion (Last Year: 19)
  22. Robinson (Last Year: NR)
  23. Van Buren Dawgpound (Last Year: 17)
  24. Greenbrier (Last Year: NR)
  25. North Little Rock (Last Year: NR)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Lake Hamilton, Blytheville, Nettleton, Rogers, Sylvan Hills Grizzone

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  2024 WEST VIRGINIA FINAL TOP 30 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 5, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 10 Student Section of the Week winners in West Virginia and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in West Virginia. We had Martinsburg Dog Pound winning it in 2022 and Morgantown Rowdie Society in 2023.

  West Virginia is a tough one when it comes to Student Sections on social media. We know they’re there, but we have a hard time seeing the Student Sections that are considered the best.

  We will have 3 Student Sections in West Virginia that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Mountain State.

  2024 WEST VIRGINIA FINAL TOP 30 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Morgantown Rowdie Society (2023 Rank: 1)

  It was close, but the Rowdie Society is back on top! They can pack the stands better than anyone else in the state. Rowdie Society also loves to showoff their Student Section on social media.  We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now they’re the back-to-back West Virginia Football Student Section of the Year!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAMaNKaho7_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  2. John Marshall Maniacs (2023 Rank: 2)

  For awhile, I kept flipping the Maniacs between the 1 and 2 spot in the rankings. They have had high praise by local media and I see why. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/CwrA-h7MrmB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. Hoover Dawgpound (2023 Rank: 5)

  The Dawgpound packed the stands and work some social media promoting magic to get them another Top 5 finish. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAcrSnPMBOH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  4. George Washington (2023 Rank: 30)

  This Student Section can be a messy one, but they love to have fun. George Washington makes the big jump from the 30 spot to the Top 5.

  

  5. Princeton Tiger Cage (2023 Rank: 7)

  The Tiger Cage packed the stands and love their country as you can tell with the Red, White and Blue.

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZqufdxsWT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  6. Wheeling Park Pit (2023 Rank: 14)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_sufBxq3Nn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  7. Oak Hill Devils Den (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DA1QYPUS1BP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  8. Wahama (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAv_sB9PeSP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  9. Woodrow Wilson Eagle Nest (2023 Rank: 17)

  

  10. Wayne (2023 Rank: 8)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_s3XpQumGs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Musselman Maniacs (2023 Rank: 3)
  12. Brooke (2023 Rank: NR)
  13. Martinsburg Dog Pound (2023 Rank: 4)
  14. University Zoo (2023 Rank: 21)
  15. Parkersburg South Psychos (2023 Rank: 10)
  16. Chapmanville (2023 Rank: 9)
  17. Spring Mills (2023 Rank: 25)
  18. Cabell Midland (2023 Rank: 11)
  19. Bridgeport (2023 Rank: 27)
  20. Williamstown (2023 Rank: 6)
  21. Hurricane Crazy Cane (2023 Rank: 12)
  22. Spring Valley Wolf Pack (2023 Rank: 13)
  23. Huntington Drew Crew (2023 Rank: 16)
  24. Fairmont (2023 Rank: NR)
  25. South Charleston Orange Nation (2023 Rank: 18)
  26. Wyoming East New Richmond Rowdies (2023 Rank: 19)
  27. Roane County Riot (2023 Rank: 22)
  28. Capital Cougar Gang (2023 Rank: 29)
  29. Parkersburg (2023 Rank: 24)
  30. Frankfort (2023 Rank: NR)
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  2024 ARKANSAS FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 4, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 11 Student Section of the Week winners in Arkansas and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in Arkansas. We had Bryant Swarm winning it in 2022 and in 2023.

  We are still trying to figure out Arkansas. Some solid Student Sections, but it’s not as deep this fall. Hopefully we see that change in the winter.

  We will have 2 Student Sections in Arkansas that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Razorback State.

  2024 ARKANSAS FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Fayetteville Dawgpound (2023 Rank: 12)

  The Dawgpound showed off their Student Section on a consistent basis and when they did, they looked crazy and loud. A pretty good combo for Fayetteville and a problem for every opponent. We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now they’re the 2024 Arkansas Football Student Section of the Year!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAR2XaHPyp3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  2. Bentonville West Den (2023 Rank: 2)

  The Den has shown consistency as they break in the Top 3 again. It is always a party when you’re in the Den. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_uTDOPxixq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. Vilonia Jort Squad (2023 Rank: 17)

  Jort Squad never took a day off in the stand or on social media when it came to showing off their Student Section. We always saw the Jort Squad in action on Instagram. That got them in the Top 3.

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_6CZLZPXX1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  4. Bentonville (2023 Rank: 16)

  Bentonville makes the big leap from 16 to 4 thanks to a packed and loud crowd this season.

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBmLeoQvAWB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  5. Searcy Jungle (2023 Rank: 7)

  The Jungle packed the stands this season and the Black Out Theme looks solid for the Jungle as they break in the Top 5.

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBAgBmntZhl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  6. Pulaski Academy (2023 Rank: 10)

  

  7. Robinson (2023 Rank: 38)

  

  8. Cabot Panther Pit (2023 Rank: 4)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZ0Mdeuinw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  9. Bryant Swarm (2023 Rank: 1)

  

  10. Alma (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TUYOVJ2Qx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Murfreesboro Pit (2023 Rank: NR)
  12. Har-ber Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 3)
  13. Jonesboro Dawg Pound (2023 Rank: 5)
  14. Greenland (2023 Rank: NR)
  15. White Hall Woofpack (2023 Rank: 8)
  16. Little Rock Central (2023 Rank: 6)
  17. Prescott (2023 Rank: 9)
  18. Sylvan Hills Grizzone (2023 Rank: 18)
  19. Beebe (2023 Rank: 11)
  20. Rogers (2023 Rank: 35)
  21. Conway Cat Crew (2023 Rank: 19)
  22. Maumelle Swarm (2023 Rank: 22)
  23. Benton Jungle (2023 Rank: 24)
  24. Van Buren Dawgpound (2023 Rank: 31)
  25. Shiloh Christian (2023 Rank: 30)
  26. Parkview (2023 Rank: 15)
  27. Harding Academy (2023 Rank: 13)
  28. North Little Rock (2023 Rank: 14)
  29. Bentonville (2023 Rank: 16)
  30. Mountain Home (2023 Rank: NR)
  31. Little Rock Christian Academy (2023 Rank: 20)
  32. Pine Bluff (2023 Rank: 21)
  33. Brookland (2023 Rank: 23)
  34. Arkdelphia (2023 Rank: 26)
  35. Elkins (2023 Rank: 40)
  36. Ozark (2023 Rank: NR)
  37. Clinton (2023 Rank: 29)
  38. Greenbriar (2023 Rank: 32)
  39. Greenwood (2023 Rank: 25)
  40. Farmington (2023 Rank: 36)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Lakeside, Lake Hamilton, Northside, Marion, Valley View

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  2024 KENTUCKY FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 4, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 11 Student Section of the Week winners in Kentucky and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in Kentucky. We had Oldham County O-Zone winning it in 2022 and Male Dawgpound in 2023.

  This is one of those states that is loaded with fantastic Student Sections and some of these Student Sections may make a run in the Student Section playoffs.

  We will have 4 Student Sections in Kentucky that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Bluegrass State.

  2024 KENTUCKY FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Ryle (2023 Rank: 35)

  This was a no brainer. Ryle promoted themselves on social media and I can’t blame them for showing off the Student Section on Instagram. Loud, electric and crazy. Ryle dominated this fall. We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now they’re the 2024 Kentucky Football Student Section of the Year!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBeWTZQpb7q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  2. St. Xavier Rage Cage (2023 Rank: 24)

  I can sense the strong brotherhood from the Instagram photos you see of the Rage Cage. They go crazy for their football and prepare to rattle the opponents. The Rage Cage prepares for battle! We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHf_iby-1L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. DuPont Manual Crimson Crazies (2023 Rank: 22)

  The Crimson Crazies worked their social media magic this season and with a Student Section like this, you would too. They rocked the stands all season long. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  

  4. Henderson County Colonial Crazies (2023 Rank: 10)

  The Colonial Crazies loved showing off their Student Section on social media. They have been one of the consistent Student Sections in this state for the last couple of years that we covered it. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  

  5. Male Dawgpound (2023 Rank: 1)

  The Dawgpound came away with another big season in the stands as they land again in the Top 5.

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCWqW-AJZob/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  6. Paducah-Tilghman (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_uObX3ODaG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  7. Oldham County O-Zone (2023 Rank: 7)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA-9QShuyyw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  8. McCracken Stang Gang (2023 Rank: 11)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DB7lqC3pW_s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  9. Frederick Douglass Stampede (2023 Rank: 8)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_ULjg1uCg7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  10. South Oldham Dragons Lair (2023 Rank: 6)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5qZ73ueeo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Dunbar Dogpound (2023 Rank: 17)
  12. Desales Danger Zone (2023 Rank: NR)
  13. Bowling Green Bad Boyz (2023 Rank: 2)
  14. Martha Layne Collins Hype Team (2023 Rank: 5)
  15. Bulliett East Redzone Rowdies (2023 Rank: 9)
  16. South Laurel Cardinal Crazies (2023 Rank: NR)
  17. Boyle County Rebel Rowdies (2023 Rank: 3)
  18. Marshall County (2023 Rank: 12)
  19. Bardtown Purple Crazies (2023 Rank: 25)
  20. George Rogers Clark Rowdy Crew (2023 Rank: 14)
  21. Lexington Christian Flock (2023 Rank: 13)
  22. Glasgow Dogpound (2023 Rank: 16)
  23. Henry Clay (2023 Rank: 4)
  24. Lexington Catholic Dungeon (2023 Rank: 15)
  25. South Warren (2023 Rank: 37)
  26. Covington Catholic (2023 Rank: 18)
  27. Beechwood (2023 Rank: 19)
  28. Bryan Station (2023 Rank: 20)
  29. Bell County (2023 Rank: 23)
  30. Trinity (2023 Rank: 21)
  31. Pleasure Ridge Park Black Hole (2023 Rank: 27)
  32. Muhlenberg County Herd (2023 Rank: 28)
  33. Murray Dogpound (2023 Rank: 29)
  34. Cooper (2023 Rank: NR)
  35. Mason Krazies (2023 Rank: 30)
  36. Somerset Rowdies (2023 Rank: 32)
  37. West Jessamine (2023 Rank: 33)
  38. Greenwood (2023 Rank: 36)
  39. Franklin County (2023 Rank: NR)
  40. Highlands (2023 Rank: 40)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Pikeville, Ballard, Christian Academy, Logan County, Woodford County
  

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  2024 OKLAHOMA FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 4, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 10 Student Section of the Week winners in Oklahoma and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in Oklahoma. We had Santa Fe Wolfpack winning it in 2022 and Edmond Memorial Dogpound in 2023.

  This is one of those great states that has great school spirit, but it did get a bit quiet on social media. We hope that changes in the winter.

  We will have 3 Student Sections in Oklahoma that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Sooner State.

  2024 OKLAHOMA FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Edmond Memorial Dogpound (2023 Rank: 1)

  The Dogpound did it again! This Student Section loves to promote their school spirit on Instagram and you can’t blame them. The Dogpound loves to let you know they’re number one and once again, they’re right! We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now the Edmond Memorial Dogpound is your back-to-back Oklahoma Football Student Section of the Year!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCuYKRqR7QM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  2. Norman Crazies (2023 Rank: 12)

  The Crazies has an epic photo, but they were just more than that. They were electric all season. The Crazies were amazing on social media with promoting their Student Section on Instagram. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAg-bQxPWae/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. Bishop Kelley Crazy Corner (2023 Rank: 2)

  Crazy Corner was exact what the name indictes. This was a crazy group of kids that picked up where they left off last season. One of the best in Oklahoma. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_noKQwA7pb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  4. Jenks (2023 Rank: 6)

  As always, an electric Student Section with an insane amount of energy. They earned a Top 5 finish this fall.

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAeI_waPDSE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  5. Norman North Den (2023 Rank: 8)

  The Den packed the stands and went wild this season and they proved it with social media promotion of their Student Section.

  

  6. Broken Arrow Jungle (2023 Rank: 4)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_lJsaTv2G7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  7. Union Hawk Squad (2023 Rank: 3)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/CwrQHgRMWuV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  8. Claremore Red Army (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB-N5B8PwbM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

  9. Moore Maniacs (2023 Rank: 14)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DANA1dOubHi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  10. Bixby Legion (2023 Rank: 11)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBQB66nMaXX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Charles Page (2023 Rank: 33)
  12. Stilwell Red Zone (2023 Rank: 34)
  13. Owasso Rampage (2023 Rank: 7)
  14. Edmond Santa Fe Wolfpack (2023 Rank: 5)
  15. Oklahoma Christian Kingdom (2023 Rank: 15)
  16. Marlow Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 9)
  17. Mustang Stable (2023 Rank: 13)
  18. Carl Albert Pit (2023 Rank: 16)
  19. Putnam City North Zoo (2023 Rank: 17)
  20. Del City Eagles Nest (2023 Rank: 23)
  21. Newcastle Pit Crew (2023 Rank: 25)
  22. Kingfisher Hive (2023 Rank: 27)
  23. Dale Crows Nest (2023 Rank: 28)
  24. Duncan Screaming Deacons (2023 Rank: NR)
  25. Shawnee Hype Squad (2023 Rank: 29)
  26. Berryhill (2023 Rank: 10)
  27. Shiatook (2023 Rank: NR)
  28. Westmoore (2023 Rank: 38)
  29. Bishop McGuinness (2023 Rank: 19)
  30. Muskogee (2023 Rank: 18)
  31. Poteau (2023 Rank: 20)
  32. Lincoln Christian (2023 Rank: 21)
  33. Tuttle (2023 Rank: 22)
  34. Deer Creek (2023 Rank: 24)
  35. Elgin (2023 Rank: NR)
  36. Holland Hall (2023 Rank: 26)
  37. Crossings Christian (2023 Rank: NR)
  38. Edmond North (2023 Rank: 30)
  39. Heritage Hall (2023 Rank: 31)
  40. Washington (2023 Rank: 36)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Wagoner, Ada, Verdigris, Muskogee, Choctaw

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  2024 TEXAS FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 3, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 12 Student Section of the Week winners in Texas and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in Texas. We had the Allen Eagle Zone win it in 2022 and the George Ranch Rowdies in 2023.

  We had a hard time with this state in the past, but we found many great Student Sections. We know there are a lot of schools and Student Sections in Texas that we may have to do West Texas and East Texas (kinda like we do with Northern and Southern California).

  We will have 5 Student Sections in Texas that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Lone Star State.

  2024 TEXAS FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Guyer Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 25)

  Our good friends at @elite_tx_sports on Instagram kept telling us that the Guyer Blue Crew is the best in the nation. We kept seeing the Blue Crew week after week on Instagram and we were sold. Constant social media promotion and marketing of their Student Section, with help from Elite TX Sports. That’s what the rankings are about, marketing. How bad do you want to be officially considered number versus just saying it just cause. The Blue Crew can really say it now! We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now they’re the 2024 Texas Football Student Section of the Year!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAhM6zmPgae/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  2. Atascocita (2023 Rank: NR)

  This Student Section had plenty to cheer about this season thanks in part by having one of the best football programs in the state (and the nation). They definitely were a 12th Man in the stands! We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAd6p-xOuaK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  3. Allen Eagles Zone (2023 Rank: 2)

  The Eagles Zone traditionally has one of the best Student Sections in the country and you would too if you had one of the best football programs in the nation and one of the nicest high school stadiums in the US! Plenty to cheer about here! We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_YP7l1OKqf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  4. Central Catholic (2023 Rank: NR)

  Central Catholic caught our eye this season and they look like a wild Student Section! This is one of Texas best and we will see how they will fare when they vote in the Student Section playoffs this week!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_s4eM0RY1T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  5. Grand Oaks Grizzlyville (2023 Rank: NR)

  Last second edit. We didn’t discover this Student Section until now, but you can expect Grand Oaks to be in the Top 5 of any Ranking at the very least. The Winter Rankings might be Grizzlyville for the taking. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  

  6. Dawson (2023 Rank: 6)

  

  7. Liberty Hill (2023 Rank: 35)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBCMP5KSC9k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  8. The Woodlands Highlander Hype (2023 Rank: 5)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DABb2aMx7YZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  9. Southwest Dungeon (2023 Rank: 8)

  

  10. George Ranch Rowdies (2023 Rank: 1)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TB9aWxjAh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Westlake (2023 Rank: 4)
  12. Port Neches-Grove (2023 Rank: 32)
  13. Coppell (2023 Rank: 24)
  14. Texas City (2023 Rank: 10)
  15. Johnson Fuse (2023 Rank: 9)
  16. McKinney Boyd (2023 Rank: 11)
  17. Duncanville Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 12)
  18. Lindale Flock (2023 Rank: 37)
  19. McKinney (2023 Rank: 7)
  20. Cy Creek Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 13)
  21. Plano West (2023 Rank: 14)
  22. Chapin (2023 Rank: 26)
  23. Lewisville Boneheads (2023 Rank: NR)
  24. Conroe (2023 Rank: 15)
  25. Dripping Springs (2023 Rank: 17)
  26. Cy Lake (2023 Rank: 22)
  27. Ridge Point Panther Pack (2023 Rank: NR)
  28. North Crowley Blue Crew (2023 Rank: 31)
  29. North Shore (2023 Rank: 18)
  30. DeSoto (2023 Rank: 19)
  31. Lone Star (2023 Rank: NR)
  32. Johnson Jungle (2023 Rank: NR)
  33. Dullies Red Zone (2023 Rank: 20)
  34. Katy Jungle (2023 Rank: 3)
  35. Elkins Knights Krew (2023 Rank: NR)
  36. Aledo (2023 Rank: 21)
  37. Oak Grove Panther Pack (2023 Rank: 23)
  38. Southlake Carroll Dragon Crew (2023 Rank: 28)
  39. Tomball Red Nation (2023 Rank: 30)
  40. Vista Ridge (2023 Rank: NR)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Cy Falls Mob, Travis Tiger Den, Porter Red Army, Plano East Jungle, Rockwall Swarm

• 
  2024 MISSOURI FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGSDecember 1, 2024

  The time has come to start ranking 50 states that we covered this football season. 

  To say I’m overwhelmed with the work that comes along with this is a huge huge understatement.

  We had 11 Student Section of the Week winners in Nebraska and that helped us determine who had the best Student Section and which ones wanted it more.

  Just showing up in large crowds isn’t enough. It might fool other outlets that don’t cover Student Sections, but not us. We have to know how bad you want it and marketing is key. 

  You will see top-notch Student Sections miss out at the top spot, but we kept saying it over and over and over again, in order to be considered number one, you have to win the Student Section of the Week title. Otherwise, what is the point of having that contest?!

  I know Student Sections complain but remember it’s thousands of Student Sections and only me. Social media is your friend if used correctly.

  A Student Section that doesn’t post videos or photos of there Student Section on a consistent basis is like a tree falling with no one around. It doesn’t make any noise.

  This is our third year covering Football Student Sections in Nebraska. We had Millard West Crazies win it in 2022 and 2023.

  Millard West Crazies are looking for a threepeat, but it may be difficult with some solid Student Sections. Nebraska got a bit better in the Student Section scene.

  We will have 4 Student Sections in Missouri that will be voting in the Student Section playoffs that will begin soon.

  So, let’s see who made the list and who is the best in the Show Me State.

  2024 MISSOURI FINAL TOP 40 FOOTBALL STUDENT SECTION RANKINGS

  RED = PLAYOFF BOUND

  1. Rockhurst (2023 Rank: 21)

  This is a weird group of kids, but I’m sure that’s what they were going for. You can sense a brotherhood here as they go wild for their football team. Mess with the team and they mess with you. You have to believe they will rattle any opponent who dares to taunt them. We’ll see how far they will go when they vote in the National Football Student Section playoffs, but for now they’re the 2024 Missouri Football Student Section of the Year!

  

  2. Lees Summit West 12th Man (2023 Rank: 3)

  12th Man has one of the bigger Student Sections in the state and they always give their football team a big advantage, hence the name! We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  

  3. Nixa Dirty Birds (2023 Rank: 2)

  Nixa has shared with me that they want this and they have shown that to us this fall. They can pack the stands and go nuts! Top 3 once again for the Dirty Birds! We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5lTHxOx0D/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  4. Staley Nest (2023 Rank: 1)

  This might be a smaller Student Section compared to others, but what for them in the Top 5 again is the social media marketing. They show off their Student Section on Instagram more than anyone in the state. They deserved this spot for their school spirit. We’ll see if they can market and promote the voting in the National Football Student Section playoffs!

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBSqRZYuAYO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  5. Eureka Catpound (2023 Rank: 6)

  Social Media was handled very well this fall as the Catpound showed off their school spirit on Instagram quite often. If you can throw a powder toss like Eureka, I’d show it off too!

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_4GkNNx4pk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  6. Kickapoo Crew (2023 Rank: 8)

  

  7. Joplin Nest (2023 Rank: 15)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/DARN1nmvlOB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  8. Republic Repmo Ambush (2023 Rank: NR)

  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ml57mswMK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  9. Bolivar (2023 Rank: 10)

  

  10. Central Dawgpound (2023 Rank: 27)

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAlsy5GvknO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  11. Kirkwood (2023 Rank: 7)
  12. Liberty North Navy (2023 Rank: 5)
  13. Chaminade Red Army (2023 Rank: 11)
  14. Sarcoxie (2023 Rank: 12)
  15. Pattonville Green Army (2023 Rank: 26)
  16. Fox Tribe (2023 Rank: 4)
  17. Hickman Dogpound (2023 Rank: 34)
  18. Lee’s Summit North Crimson Crazies (2023 Rank: NR)
  19. Marshfield Loud Crowd (2023 Rank: 19)
  20. Blair Oaks Nest (2023 Rank: 9)
  21. Park Hill South Rage Cage (2023 Rank: NR)
  22. South Shelby Flock (2023 Rank: 16)
  23. Cape Central Jungle (2023 Rank: NR)
  24. Hartville Crazies (2023 Rank: NR)
  25. Odessa (2023 Rank: NR)
  26. Kearney Dog Pound (2023 Rank: 33)
  27. North Kansas City Swarm (2023 Rank: NR)
  28. Christian Brothers (2023 Rank: 24)
  29. Strafford (2023 Rank: 13)
  30. Platte County (2023 Rank: NR)
  31. Cassville (2023 Rank: 13)
  32. Thayer (2023 Rank: 17)
  33. Parkway West (2023 Rank: 18)
  34. Webster Groves (2023 Rank: NR)
  35. Blue Springs South (2023 Rank: NR)
  36. Seneca (2023 Rank: NR)
  37. Lebanon (2023 Rank: 20)
  38. St. Dominic (2023 Rank: 22)
  39. Cardinal Ritter (2023 Rank: 25)
  40. De Smet Jesuit (2023 Rank: 28)

  HONORABLE MENTION: Cabool, Helias, Mexico, Lutheran North, Oak Park

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  2024 MICHIGAN FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSSeptember 8, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Michigan.

  This state has been pretty even level on school spirit. No one has had the upper hand, so this fall is up for grabs for everyone. Maybe someone will change that and make this an easy choice come November.

  Last Football season, we had the Utica Tribe as the top Football Student Section in Michigan. The Tribe won solely on their marketing skills. They showed off their school spirit on Instagram every week and if nothing changes this fall, they may repeat.

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Michigan, we have to go with the Utica Eisenhower Nest. They’re off to a solid start this fall and if they keep showing off their school spirit, they will finish with the best of them this fall.

  

  Will the Nest take the top spot in the state or will the Tribe take another one in the Great Lake State? Let’s find out.

  2024 MICHIGAN FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. Milford Mav Pack 

  Mav Pack has displayed consistency on social media and with just some more consistent postings of their school spirit on social media, they may just end up as the best. This is anyones game for the top spot. It may be Mav Pack turn.

  

  2. Utica Tribe
  3. Henry Ford II Nest
  4. Lakeland Blue Crew
  5. Utica Eisenhower Nest
  6. Heritage Hawks Nest
  7. West Bloomfield Swamp
  8. Chippewa Valley Rowdy Red Zone
  9. Romeo Dawgpound 
  10. Zeeland West Swamp
  11. Buchanan Herd
  12. Belleville
  13. De La Salle Bro Zone
  14. Rockford Mob
  15. Petoskey Blue Crew
  16. Anchor Bay Red Sea
  17. Central Catholic
  18. Boyne City Rambler Rowdies
  19. Plymouth Wild
  20. Lakewood Wacky Woodiez 
  21. Walled Lake Central Maize Craze 
  22. Carlson Mosh Pit 
  23. Woodhaven Tribe
  24. Bedford Mule Nation
  25. Kalamazoo Central
  26. Portage Central
  27. Dakota
  28. Davison
  29. Whitehall
  30. Muskegon
  31. Caledonia
  32. Lake Orion
  33. Greenville
  34. Frankenmuth
  35. Forest Hills Central
  36. Sault Area
  37. River Ridge
  38. Mason
  39. West Catholic
  40. Harper Woods

  HONORABLE MENTION: Grand Blanc, Clarkston, Morenci, Saline, East Grand Rapids

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  2024 WEST VIRGINIA FOOTBALL TOP 30 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSSeptember 7, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of West Virginia.

  This state has a lot of solid school spirit. Fantastic Student Sections and all of them can battle for the top spot. It is going to be a fun fall.

  Last Football season, we had the Morgantown Rowdie Society as the top Football Student Section in West Virginia. Rowdie Society will have to prove itself once again as other Student Sections will battle with them for the top spot.

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for West Virginia, we have to go with Wayne. They aren’t mentioned enough and I feel they can hang with the very best of them.

  

  Will Wayne take the top spot in the state or will the Rowdie Society take another one in the Mountain State? Let’s find out.

  2024 WEST VIRGINIA FOOTBALL TOP 30 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. John Marshall Maniacs

  The Maniacs are off to a good start when it comes to showing off their school spirit and if they can stay consistent on social media and show off their amazing Student Section every week, they will be the top dawg by the end of the fall.

  

  2. Morgantown Rowdie Society
  3. Musselman Maniacs
  4. Martinsburg Dog Pound
  5. Parkersburg South Psychos
  6. Hoover Dawgpound
  7. Williamstown Chop House
  8. Princeton Tiger Cage
  9. Wayne
  10. Spring Mills
  11. Chapmanville
  12. Cabell Midland
  13. Hurricane Crazy Cane
  14. Spring Valley Wolf Pack
  15. Wheeling Park Pit
  16. Huntington Drew Crew
  17. Woodrow Wilson Eagle Nest
  18. South Charleston Orange Nation
  19. Wyoming East New Richmond Rowdies
  20. University Zoo
  21. Roane County Riot
  22. Capital Cougar Gang
  23. Tug Valley
  24. Greenbrier East
  25. George Washington
  26. Weir
  27. Parkersburg
  28. Poca
  29. Bridgeport
  30. Nitro
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  2024 ILLINOIS FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSAugust 29, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Illinois.

  Perhaps because they’re nearby each other, but I felt Illinois would be just as deep as Ohio, but we still have a hard time trying to get the attention of this state and hopefully this fall, we get that attention.

  Last Football season, we had the St. Charles North Blue Man Group as the top Football Student Section in Illinois. The Blue Man Group social media game has gotten stronger since they took the title and it is looking like you have to go through SCN BMG to take the title!

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Illinois, we have to go with the Prospect Underground. The Underground had a down year last year or they had a good year, but didn’t document it on Instagram. They showed off their Student Section last season and I feel that this will be a big year for the Underground.

  

  Will the Underground take the top spot in the state or will the Blue Man Group take another one in the Prairie State? Let’s find out.

  2024 ILLINOIS FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. St. Charles North Blue Man Group

  The Blue Man Group has one of the more consistent social media platforms in this state. We definitely know that they will show off their Student Section more than anyone else. Other Student Sections may do the same this season or perhaps show off something that is second-to-none, but for right now, I’m sticking with the Blue Man Group.

  

  2. Lincoln Way West Westside
  3. Leyden Nest
  4. Maine South Hawk Nation
  5. Naperville North Dawgpound
  6. Prospect Underground
  7. Fenwick Friar Nation
  8. Hersey Orange Crush
  9. Wheaton North
  10. Mahomet-Seymour
  11. Lyons Township Weirdos
  12. Bolingbrook Red Zone
  13. Brother Rice Crazies
  14. Batavia Dogpound
  15. Lockport
  16. Edwardsville
  17. Barrington Big Red
  18. Warren Township Blue Crew
  19. Glenbard West Crazies
  20. Collinsville Kahok Krazies
  21. New Trier Green Team
  22. Metamora Birds Nest
  23. St. Rita Stable
  24. Maine West
  25. Richwood Dungeon
  26. Sandberg
  27. Lincoln-Way East
  28. York
  29. Lena-Winslow
  30. East St. Louis
  31. Downers Grove North
  32. Marist
  33. Prairie Ridge
  34. Maine East
  35. St. Francis
  36. Rochester
  37. Cary-Grover
  38. Neuqua Valley
  39. Effingham
  40. Joliet Catholic

  HONORABLE MENTION: Mount Carmel, Carmel, Maine South, Hansberry, Providence Catholic

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  2024 WISCONSIN FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSAugust 23, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Wisconsin.

  Wisconsin has some solid Student Sections and we’re discovering more of these Student Sections. Perhaps this fall we add more Student Sections as we plan to enjoy a battle for the top spot.

  Last Football season, we had the Kimberly Red Swarm as the top Football Student Section in Wisconsin. The Red Swarm packed the stands and showed off their school spirit on social media. Just keep doing what you’re doing Red Swarm, but be ready for a battle. Someone will look to take down the Red Swarm.

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Wisconsin, we have to go with the Nicolet Knight Nation. This is one of those Student Sections we discovered recently and I get the feeling they will be popping all over Instagram and showing off their school spirit. I can see Nicolet making a case for number one.

  

  Will Knight Nation take the top spot in the state or will the Red Swarm repeat as the best in the Badger State? Let’s find out.

  2024 WISCONSIN FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. Kimberly Red Swarm

  I believe it was Ric Flair that said it best, “To be the Man, you gotta beat the Man!” and right now, The Red Swarm are the man…or woman! This state is pretty even when it comes to Student Sections, but I feel the Red Swarm has a special thing that makes them just a bit better. We’ll see if someone has a recipe for the top spot by the end of the season.

  

  2. Arrowhead
  3. Case
  4. Waunakee
  5. Oak Creek
  6. Kettle Moraine
  7. Nicolet Knight Nation
  8. Muskego
  9. Xavier Hawks Nest
  10. Franklin
  11. Marshall Cardinal Crew
  12. Fond du Lac Cardinals Nest
  13. Mineral Point Blue Crew
  14. Kaukauna Krazies
  15. Hartford Union Dirty Birds
  16. St. Francis Mariner Nation
  17. Appleton East Patriot Pit 
  18. Mukwonago
  19. Catholic Memorial 
  20. Rice Lake
  21. Verona
  22. Hortonville
  23. Badger 
  24. Mondovi
  25. Baldwin-Woodville
  26. Columbus
  27. Hamilton 
  28. Brookfield East
  29. Neenah
  30. Lodi 
  31. Lake Mills
  32. West De Pere
  33. Rice Lake
  34. Eau Claire Memorial
  35. Sun Prairie East
  36. Dodgeville
  37. Kewaskum
  38. Kaukauna 
  39. Madison Memorial
  40. St. Croix Central

  HONORABLE MENTION: Laconia, Bay Port, Aquinas, Appleton North, Racine Horlick

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  2024 KENTUCKY FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSAugust 19, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Kentucky.

  Kentucky has some solid Student Sections. It’s a state so deep in school spirit and most of that had to do with an in-state competition for the best Student Section on Twitter. That contest was put on hold last year, but thankfully we’re here to continue that. Hopefully we can get their second opinion because this state loves to go nuts in the stands.

  Last Football season, we had the Male Dawgpound as the top Football Student Section in Kentucky. Male is one of those Student Sections we ranked low in last seasons rankings and they proved us wrong. It will be difficult to repeat, but the Dawgpound should be ready for the challenge.

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Kentucky, we have to go with the Oldham County O-Zone. It’s been a couple of challenging season for Oldham County football, but the O-Zone is a ride or die Student Section. They show up big no matter what. If the Colonels football team has a great season, then the O-Zone will battle for the tough spot.

  

  Will the O-Zone take the top spot in the state or will the Dawgpound repeat as the best in the Bluegrass State? Let’s find out.

  2024 KENTUCKY FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. Boyle County Rebel Rowdies

  The best football team in the state definitely has to have the best football Student Section in the state. The Rebel Rowdies have a crazy and solid group of students in the stands and i’m sure it helps the football team as they make a great 12th Man. If they can work their social media magic this fall, the Rebel Rowdies should take the state title.

  

  2. Desales Danger Zone
  3. Oldham County O-Zone
  4. Marshall County
  5. Bowling Green Bad Boyz
  6. Male Dawgpound
  7. McCracken Stang Gang
  8. South Oldham Dragons Lair
  9. Bulliett East Redzone Rowdies
  10. Henderson County Colonial Crazies
  11. Henry Clay
  12. Martha Layne Collins Hype Team
  13. Frederick Douglass Stampede
  14. Lexington Christian Flock 
  15. George Rogers Clark Rowdy Crew
  16. Lexington Catholic Dungeon
  17. Glasgow Dogpound
  18. Dunbar Dog Pound
  19. Covington Catholic
  20. Trinity
  21. Paducah Tilghmans
  22. Beechwood
  23. Bryan Station
  24. DuPont Manual
  25. St. Xavier
  26. Bell County
  27. Bardtown Purple Crazies
  28. Pleasure Ridge Park Black Hole
  29. Muhlenberg County Herd
  30. Ballard
  31. Murray Dogpound
  32. Mason Krazies
  33. Christian Academy
  34. Somerset Rowdies
  35. Corbin
  36. West Jessamine
  37. Mayfield
  38. Pikeville
  39. Ryle
  40. Greenwood

  HONORABLE MENTION: Cooper, South Warren, Logan County, Barren County, Owensboro Catholic

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  2024 OHIO FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSAugust 17, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Ohio.

  Ohio has some solid Student Sections and we discovered more Student Sections recently. This state might get even deeper this fall. Will one of these Student Sections take down one of the Nations best? We’ll find out in a few months!

  Last Football season, we had Centerville Herd as the top Football Student Section in Ohio. The Herd was ranked pretty low in last season preseason rankings and they weren’t happy about it and proved me wrong (which is the goal by the way, I enjoy being proved wrong). The Herd not only took the Football Student Section State Title and at one point, were National Champion contenders. The Herd will look to battle for a National Championship this fall.

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Ohio, we have to go with the St. Xavier Bomb Squad. We discovered a whole bunch of Student Sections recently and this state got deeper. One Student Section that looks super impressive is the Bomb Squad. Definitely worthy of taking the top spot in Ohio.

  

  Will the Bomb Squad make a big explosion and push everyone to the top or will the Herd repeat as the best in the Buckeye State? Let’s find out.

  2024 OHIO FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. Centerville Herd

  It will be very tough for the Herd to repeat this fall. This state got deeper with talented Student Sections, but I feel that the Herd will be up to the challenge. Tough challenge, but the Herd can handle! It should be a fun battle to watch as the Herd look to repeat as Ohio best Football Student Section!

  

  2. St. Xavier Bomb Squad
  3. Walnut Hills Nuthouse
  4. Badin Herd
  5. Fairfield Tribe
  6. Kings Red Sea
  7. Lebanon
  8. Springboro Blue Crew
  9. Elder
  10. Maryville Pit
  11. St. Edward Madhouse
  12. Archbishop Hoban Jungle
  13. Lakota West Red Sea
  14. Loveland
  15. Monroe Hornets Nest
  16. Archbishop Moeller
  17. Oak Hills Red Sea
  18. Miamisburg Ship
  19. St. Bernard’s
  20. Northwest
  21. Springfield Den
  22. Mason Black Hole
  23. Millard Flock
  24. Wilmington
  25. Little Miami
  26. North College Hill
  27. Edison
  28. Lincoln Lions Den
  29. Tippecanoe
  30. Chaminade Julenne
  31. South Range
  32. Urbana
  33. Madison Plains Flock
  34. Fairmont
  35. Olentangy Berlin 
  36. Canal Winchester
  37. Olentangy Liberty
  38. Trotwood-Madison
  39. Mentor Nest
  40. Medina Swarm 

  HONORABLE MENTION: Avon Nest, Wane Train, Grove Dawgpound, Twinsburg Paint Crew, Lake Catholic Jungle

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  2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGSAugust 15, 2024

  In 2015, yours truly began covering Student Sections in Orange County, California. We expanded to Southern California in 2017 and in 2021, we added four more states and added 15 more states. We went to 40 states two years ago.

  We went to all 50 states in winter of 2023. No one has ever done that before…until now!

  This is still a one-man operation for the most part, but we have some help with some partners on Instagram like OC Student Sections, Stadium Geeks, Maryland Student Section Rater, NorCal Student Sections and many more.

  I know that Student Sections have a lot of work to do to get the students to the games to cheer on their classmates and go along with the theme and make sure they don’t cause trouble. These student sections deserve recognition.

  We will kick off the Student Section season with Preseason Football Student Section Rankings. REMEMBER, this is a PREVIEW. It is merely a prediction. The real rankings come out in November or December. 

  If you feel your student section isn’t ranked high enough or not ranked at all, let us know and we’ll keep a close eye on them.

  Every week, we will also have Student Section of the Week for each state. Once you win Student Section of the Week, you can’t win it again, but you still have to battle for the top spot in your state and perhaps the Nation as we will also name a Football Student Section National Champion. 

  We continue with the 2024 Football Student Section Season with a preview of Indiana.

  This state is very deep in the Student Section scene and part if not most of that is due in part to WISH-TV 8 in Indianapolis with “The Zone8 Banner” where the best Student Section in Indianapolis gets a Championship Banner. They have built a something special in the area and the state.

  Last Football season, we had Bishop Chatard Trojan Nation as the top Football Student Section in Indiana. Trojan Nation showed it off just as much as anyone else in Indiana, but what they showed in the stands was amazing. Packed house and a rowdy group of kids. If they can do an encore this fall, then it’s going to be a fun football season to watch!

  In each state, we will name one student section to look out for. A student section that doesn’t get talked about a lot by us or others and for Indiana, we have to go with the Roncalli Rowdies. Now, perhaps it is because I am a huge fan of the “These Guys” podcast and they always mention a few high schools in Indiana, including Roncalli, but I’ve seen photos of their football Student Section in the past and it is amazing, but they have no game whatsoever on social media. If they can promote that Student Section, then we have another beast on our hands. I’m sure Joey and Ben would appreciate that…not bad for a fat guy!

  

  Will the Rowdies be the new top Student Section in the Hoosier State or will Bishop Chatard go back-to-back? Let’s find out.

  2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL TOP 40 STUDENT SECTION PRESEASON RANKINGS

  1. Hamilton Southeastern Blue Crew

  The Blue Crew has finished at number two the last two seasons. They have one of the best Student Sections out there and I don’t see that slowing down. I can expect the Blue Crew to show up in the stands and on social media as they love to show off their school spirit. Number one is the goal for 2024!

  

  2. Bishop Chatard Trojan Nation
  3. Fishers Tiger Cage
  4. New Albany Dogpound
  5. Ben Davis Purple Reign
  6. Homestead
  7. Noblesville Miller Nation
  8. Cathedral Irish Nightmare
  9. Martinsville Red and Blue Crew
  10. Jennings County Hurley Hooligans
  11. Guerin Catholic Nest
  12. Roncalli Rowdies
  13. Brownsburg Bone Zone
  14. Westfield Green Machine 
  15. Lake Central Tribe
  16. Lawrence North
  17. Rushville Jungle Dawgs
  18. Avon Oriole Army
  19. Franklin Blue Crew
  20. Warren Central
  21. Carmel Grayhound Nation
  22. Mooreville Curry Crazies
  23. Lawrence Central Bears Den
  24. Snider Jungle
  25. Center Grove
  26. Valparaiso Viking Nation 
  27. New Palestine Dragon Nation
  28. Silver Creek Ozone
  29. Whitko Blue Crew
  30. East Central
  31. Andrean Niner Nation
  32. Crown Point
  33. Castle
  34. Lawrenceburg
  35. Decatur Central
  36. Penn
  37. Batesville 
  38. Reitz
  39. Boone Grove
  40. Mishawaka

  HONORABLE MENTION: Zionville, East Noble, Rushville, Merrillville, Booneville