High School Sports News

High school basketball: Dionte Neal explodes for 63 points in 103-73 victory for Reidsville One night after dropping 52 points, the UNC Greensboro commit ups season average to 38.4 points. Jan 10, 2026

High school girls basketball: Kaleena Smith scores 50 to guide No. 1 Ontario Christian past No. 3 Archbishop Mitty 96-87 in the MaxPreps Game of the Week Top-ranked Ontario Christian wins double overtime thriller behind signature performance from top-ranked junior. Jan 10, 2026

High school football: Central of Alabama head coach Patrick Nix, father of Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, steps down to pursue ministry Former Auburn quarterback won 131 games and three state titles in 13 years as head coach. Jan 09, 2026

High school football: 2025 MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year Maddox Porter of Tennessee headlines selections. Jan 09, 2026

High school football: Tennessee wide receiver Maddox Porter named 2025 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year Porter becomes first wide receiver to win top frosh honors. Jan 09, 2026

High school girls basketball: MaxPreps Game of the Week between No. 1 Ontario Chrisitian, No. 3 Archbishop Mitty headlines 12 games at Kay Yow Showcase MaxPreps Top 25 showdown part of slate benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund with action streamed on NFHS Network. Jan 09, 2026

High school basketball: Chris Paul II is carving his own legacy in California Highlighted by a 33-point performance in December, the son of future Hall of Famer Chris Paul has shown scoring, passing and defensive skills as a sophomore at Campbell Hall. Jan 08, 2026

High school football: Jason Witten leaving Liberty Christian in Texas to become tight ends coach at Oklahoma Legendary NFL tight end heading to Norman after winning two state titles in in five seasons at Dallas-area school. Jan 08, 2026

MaxPreps Sophomore All-American Trey Wright of Texas is proving multi-sport stars still exist After leading the nation in total yardage, Lone Star sophomore switched gears to hoops and is putting up nearly 20 points per game. Jan 08, 2026

High school girls basketball: Kaleena Smith of No. 1 Ontario Christian, McKenna Woliczko of No. 3 Archbishop Mitty headline monster MaxPreps Game of the Week matchup Saturday showcase showdown features elite programs, big-time talent and national championship implications. Jan 08, 2026

High school football: Grayson, Southlake Carroll, Corner Canyon among elite programs looking to fill coaching vacancies Gainesville, Charlotte Catholic, JSerra Catholic and Good Counsel have already made their move. Jan 08, 2026

High school football: Roye Oliver III named 2025 MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year Four-star playmaker is first wide receiver to be named MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year since 2013. Jan 08, 2026

High school football: 2025 MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team National Sophomore of the Year Roye Oliver III headlines three players selected from Hamilton. Jan 08, 2026

High school flag football: With over 18,000 career passing yards, California quarterback Ava Ortman leads list of record-breakers from fall season Ventura senior is the sport's all-time leading passer with 18,115 yards. Jan 07, 2026

High school football: 2025 MaxPreps Junior All-America Team Seven-time defending Florida state champ St. Thomas Aquinas has most selections with four led by five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. Jan 07, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Benet Academy headlines four new teams in MaxPreps Top 25 Lakota West, Bartow and Gainesville join Illinois powerhouse in the national rankings. Jan 06, 2026

High school football: Josh Niblett steps down as head coach of Georgia powerhouse Gainesville Red Elephants coach expected to explore opportunities 'at the collegiate level.' Jan 06, 2026

High school girls basketball rankings: No. 1 Ontario Christian and No. 3 Archbishop Mitty set for MaxPreps Top 25 showdown Knights, Monarchs showcased as initial MaxPreps Game of the Week. Jan 06, 2026

High school football: Carson Palmer named 2025 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year Former Heisman Trophy winner led Santa Margarita to first state title in 14 years. Jan 06, 2026

High school football: David Gabriel Georges named 2025 MaxPreps National Player of the Year Five-star running back becomes fourth non-senior to earn nation's highest honor. Jan 06, 2026

High school football: 2025 MaxPreps All-America Team MaxPreps National Player of the Year David Gabriel Georges, Ryder Lyons and Joey O'Brien headline list of 60 standouts from the 2025 season. Jan 06, 2026

How to watch: MaxPreps Game of the Week features No. 1 Ontario Christian vs. No. 3 Archbishop Mitty Star power aplenty with junior Kaleena Smith going head-to-head with Iowa commit McKenna Woliczko. Jan 05, 2026

High school football: Georgia running back's 615 yards among top single-game statistical performances of 2025 season Myles McLaughlin, Kaegan Ash make the list multiple times after historic seasons. Jan 05, 2026

Most influential people in high school football history: Teddy Roosevelt, Phil Knight headline the top 25 Pioneers like Walter Camp, Pop Warner and Amos "Alonzo" Stagg also recognized. Jan 05, 2026

Highlights, recap: Darius Wabbington guides No. 9 Sunnyslope past No. 5 Wheeler 61-59 in Hoophall West title game Wabbington earned tournament MVP honors after averaging 21.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Jan 04, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: McKenna Woliczko scores 19 points in return from ACL injury as No. 3 Archbishop Mitty wins big Iowa commit returns to hardwood less than one year from injury that ended junior season. Jan 02, 2026

Most influential people in high school football history: Dave Campbell, Davey O'Brien headline Nos. 26-50 Inventors of Gatorade and Astroturf, the author of Friday Night Lights and nine courageous students from Little Rock make the list. Jan 02, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Sunnyslope breaks into this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after winning the Classic at Damien Vikings join East Lansing, Grayson, Webb, DePaul College Prep, Booker T. Washington and St. Joseph as newcomers after holiday tournament shake-ups. Dec 31, 2025

High school basketball: No. 15 Wisconsin Lutheran sinks North Crowley 57-54 on Zavier Zens buzzer-beater to win Beach Ball Classic Northern Iowa signee Zavier Zens finished with 26 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer. Dec 30, 2025

High school football: Longest win streaks coming out of the 2025 season Teams in New York, Wyoming and Oklahoma will enter 2026 campaign with streaks of 50 consecutive wins or more. Dec 30, 2025

High school football: Highest-scoring team in every state Find out which school piled up the most points in your state during the 2025 season. Dec 30, 2025

Most influential people in high school football history: Bo Jackson, Vince Lombardi headline Nos. 51-75 Creator of shotgun formation, oil refinery that provided first field lights recognized. Dec 30, 2025

Where every College Football Playoff starter went to high school Florida, Texas, Georgia and Ohio combine to produce nearly 100 quarterfinal starters. Dec 30, 2025

High school girls basketball rankings: Bishop Gorman makes big jump in MaxPreps Top 25 after wins over two California powers Gaels knock off three-time state champion Etiwanda in Tarkanian Classic final and Clovis West in Las Vegas Classic championship game. Dec 30, 2025

High school sports: 20 stories that moved the needle in 2025 Teams with 141 wins in a row, teams with 150 losses in a row, Myles McLaughlin and California senior that scored 102 points in a game among stories that grabbed America's attention. Dec 30, 2025

High school football rankings: Final California top 25 Santa Margarita takes top spot after winning Open Division state title. Dec 30, 2025

High school football rankings: Final Georgia top 25 Buford takes top spot after winning Class AAAAAA state title. Dec 30, 2025

Most influential people in high school football history: John McKissick, Emmitt Smith headline Nos. 76-100 Dick Butkus, Herman Boone and Herschel Walker also recognized. Dec 29, 2025

High school football rankings: Final Texas top 25 Conference 5A Division 2 state champion South Oak Cliff takes the top spot. Dec 29, 2025

High school basketball: Southridge stuns No. 3 Rainier Beach 69-65 in Les Schwab Invitational quarterfinals Junior guard Brooks Fortune sparks the Skyhawks in the win with 22 points off the bench. Dec 29, 2025

High school football: Mt. Enterprise, Randle of Texas lead list of highest-scoring teams in 2025 Lone Star State schools own seven of the top 10 spots on the list. Dec 29, 2025

High school football rankings: Final Florida top 25 IMG Academy takes the top spot with a 9-0 record against national opponents. Dec 29, 2025

High school basketball: Washington defeats Reidsville 78-74 to end nation's longest winning streak at 63 games despite 42 from Dionte Neal Controversial charge call puts nail in the coffin after 42-point performance from UNC-Greensboro signee Dionte Neal. Dec 26, 2025

High school basketball: New team takes over top spot in MaxPreps Top 25 for fourth time in 2025-26 Paul VI takes over the top spot in the national rankings following a run to the City of Palms Classic title. Dec 24, 2025

High school basketball: Jordan Smith caps MVP run at City of Palms Classic by leading No. 2 Paul VI past Archbishop Stepinac 57-53 for title Senior guard scored 31 on Tuesday against preseason No. 1, finished four-game run at tournament averaging 33.8 points per game. Dec 23, 2025

High school football: Best team in each state in 2025 National champion Buford of Georgia headlines a list of teams that rose above the competition. Dec 23, 2025

High school football rankings: California state champion Sonora finishes No. 1 in Small Town Top 25 State champs from Alabama, Ohio, Texas and Kansas round out the top five. Dec 23, 2025

High school football media composite top 25 rankings: Georgia state champion Buford ends 2025 at No. 1 Five of seven media outlets included had Wolves at No. 1 while St. Thomas Aquinas, Bixby also earned top rankings. Dec 23, 2025

High school football: How many teams finished unbeaten in 2025? New York featured the most undefeated teams with 11 while four states didn't have any. Dec 23, 2025

High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI and Archbishop Stepinac advance to City of Palms Classic title game No. 2 Paul VI came from behind to knock off Principia 78-68 while Archbishop Stepinac outlasted No. 14 Bartlett 76-66. Dec 23, 2025