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2025 California Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings
Riding a 19-game win streak, defending Open Division state champion Mater Dei will be tough to knock off once again.
Aug 04, 2025
2025 California High School Football Schedules
Who plays who, when and where...A daily look at the California HS Football Season Schedule.
Aug 01, 2025
Top 10 California high school athletes of the 21st century
JuJu Watkins, Lonzo Ball, Allyson Felix among state's best from the past 25 years.
Jul 22, 2025
Georgia, California teams headline preseason top 100 high school football rankings
Four states combined for 57 of the 100 teams in expanded rankings.
Jul 18, 2025
2025 preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings
Monarchs bring back plenty of talent led by Mark Bowman, Kodi Greene, Tomuhini Topui, Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt.
Jul 14, 2025
Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons commits to BYU
Class of 2026 signal caller has thrown and run for 121 touchdowns over the past two seasons, makes the call for the Cougars on the Pat McAfee Show.
Jun 24, 2025
WATCH: Mater Dei’s Mark Bowman emerging as one of the top tight end prospects in high school football history
Monarchs' 6-4, 225-pound standout creating major buzz entering senior season.
Jun 23, 2025
State-by-state look at every player selected in the NFL Draft over last 10 years
Florida, Texas, California, Georgia have combined for over 40 percent of selections since 2015.
Apr 21, 2025
High school football teams with most MaxPreps Top 25 finishes over last 10 years
IMG Academy, St. John Bosco, Mater Dei and St. Thomas Aquinas are the only schools that have finished ranked at least eight times since 2015.
Apr 14, 2025
Defending national champion Mater Dei releases 2025 football schedule
Monarchs have out-of-state matchups against Bishop Gorman, Kahuku and St. Thomas Aquinas lined up.
Mar 13, 2025
High school football powerhouse St. John Bosco releases 2025 schedule
Braves schedule features out-of-state matchups against Florida, Hawaii, Maryland and Texas squads.
Mar 05, 2025
Where the top 100 high school football players in the Class of 2027 are from
Texas leads the way with 14 players featured.
Feb 26, 2025
Where the top 100 high school football players in the Class of 2026 are from
Florida, Georgia tie for the most players featured with 14 each.
Feb 19, 2025
Where every starting quarterback in Super Bowl history played high school football
Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts will be only signal callers from Texas to play in multiple Super Bowls.
Feb 05, 2025
California All-State Football Team
Trinity League teams dominate with 14 total selections; Kirk Clifton of Sonora named Coach of the Year.
Jan 22, 2025
2025 NFL playoffs: California and Texas have 10 quarterbacks preparing to start postseason games
Golden State has six starting signal callers, the most in one state since 1992.
Jan 12, 2025
High school football rankings: Mater Dei finishes No. 1 in final MaxPreps Top 25 of 2024
Monarchs crowned MaxPreps National Champions after going wire-to-wire as No. 1 team in the country for third time since 2017.
Dec 23, 2024
Jordon Davison named MaxPreps California High School Football Player of the Year
Oregon signee rushed for 1,233 yards and 19 touchdowns, leading Mater Dei to state title and No. 1 national ranking.
Dec 17, 2024
High school football rankings: North Crowley jumps to No. 3 in MaxPreps Top 25 after win over Duncanville
Panthers to face new No. 11 Westlake for Class 6A Division 1 title in Texas, No. 1 Mater Dei caps unbeaten campaign in California.
Dec 16, 2024
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 1 Mater Dei beats No. 21 De La Salle 37-15 in CIF Open Division state championship
No. 9 North Crowley advances to 6A Division 1 state championship after 36-34 win over No. 3 Duncanville.
Dec 14, 2024
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei wraps up undefeated season with California Open Division championship
Monarchs take down No. 21 De La Salle 37-15 behind two touchdown runs from senior Jordon Davison.
Dec 14, 2024
High school football: Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer named head coach at Santa Margarita
Fifteen-year NFL veteran will coach alma mater, son Fletch in tough Trinity League.
Dec 12, 2024
High school football: Top 10 greatest small town quarterbacks of all-time
Hall of Fame field generals Troy Aikman, Norm Van Brocklin, George Blanda got their start in a small town.
Dec 12, 2024
High school football: No 3 Duncanville vs. No. 9 North Crowley headlines MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week
Mater Dei looks to solidify spot at No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25 against No. 21 De La Salle in California's Open Division championship Saturday.
Dec 11, 2024
High school football rankings: No. 3 Duncanville, No. 9 North Crowley set for MaxPreps Top 25 showdown in Texas
No. 1 Mater Dei faces No. 21 De La Salle in California's Open Division state championship Saturday.
Dec 09, 2024
High school football: No. 5 Carrollton at No. 10 Buford headline MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week
Four state title games featured led by Saraland vs. Parker in Alabama's 6A championship.
Dec 04, 2024
High school football rankings: No. 5 Carrollton and No. 10 Buford set for huge MaxPreps Top 25 showdown in Georgia
Elsewhere in Peach State, No. 2 Milton set to host No. 25 Lee County in 5A semifinals.
Dec 02, 2024
California high school football: CIF Regional Bowl pairing announced
Golden State to crown 15 champions on weekend of Dec. 13-14.
Dec 01, 2024
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei survives upset-minded No. 7 St. John Bosco 31-24 to win Southern Section Division 1 title
Jordon Davison's three touchdowns lead Monarchs to fifth CIF Open Division title game in past seven seasons.
Nov 29, 2024
High school football rankings: Lee County becomes fourth team from Georgia to earn spot in MaxPreps Top 25
No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 7 St. John Bosco set for rematch in California's Southern Section Division 1 championship game.
Nov 25, 2024
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 7 St. John Bosco both win setting up rematch in CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship
Colorado commit Julian Lewis leads No. 5 Carrollton to 46-7 win over Valdosta to advance to Georgia 6A quarterfinals.
Nov 23, 2024
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei vs. No. 12 Corona Centennial headlines MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week
No. 7 St. John Bosco vs. No. 13 Orange Lutheran featured in other Southern Section Division 1 semifinal.
Nov 20, 2024
High school football rankings: Corona Centennial jumps to No. 12 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 ahead of showdown against No. 1 Mater Dei
Huskies hand Mission Viejo first loss of season in California's Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.
Nov 18, 2024
High school football: Top 10 toughest playoff brackets
Georgia, Ohio, Texas only three states with two brackets featured.
Nov 12, 2024
High school football rankings: Mater Dei headlines five MaxPreps Top 25 teams in California's Southern Section Division 1 playoff bracket
Texas Class 6A Division 1 bracket features four MaxPreps Top 25 teams headlined by No. 3 Duncanville.
Nov 11, 2024
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 6 North Shore beats Summer Creek, 35-10
No. 11 Archbishop Spalding, No. 13 Boyle County both win big in playoff openers.
Nov 08, 2024
High school football: Former NFL safety Eric Weddle has California school in playoffs with freshman son Gaige playing big role
Rancho Bernardo is 8-2 this season behind father-son duo.
Nov 07, 2024
High school football: Cole Leinart, son of former Heisman Trophy winner, commits to SMU
Junior quarterback has thrown nine touchdown passes in six games this season since becoming eligible at Redondo Union.
Nov 06, 2024
High school football: No. 6 North Shore vs. Summer Creek headlines MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week
Five playoff matchups featured led by St. Joseph's Prep vs. La Salle College.
Nov 06, 2024
High school football rankings: St. Frances Academy moves up to No. 8 in MaxPreps Top 25 after dominating win over No. 17 IMG Academy
California's Southern Section Division 1 bracket released featuring five ranked teams, including No. 1 Mater Dei.
Nov 04, 2024
High school football: Top 10 greatest records of all-time headlined by De La Salle, Josh Booty and J.R. House
De La Salle's 151 consecutive wins and Ken Hall's 11,232 yards among contenders for No. 1 spot.
Oct 29, 2024
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 1 Mater Dei beats No. 2 St. John Bosco, 59-14
No. 8 North Shore scores late touchdown to beat No. 16 Atascocita, 27-23.
Oct 26, 2024
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei dominates No. 2 St. John Bosco 59-14
Monarchs build 45-0 halftime lead as Dash Beierly throws four touchdowns, defense forces three turnovers.
Oct 25, 2024
High school football: Every matchup between Mater Dei and St. John Bosco since 2016
Monarchs, Braves set to meet as top-ranked teams in MaxPreps Top 25 for sixth time since 2018.
Oct 24, 2024
High school football: Marion Local extending nation's longest win streak in dominant fashion with four straight shutouts
Flyers are 9-0 and outscoring opponents 427-22 ahead of showdown with unbeaten Coldwater.
Oct 23, 2024
High school football: No. 1 Mater Dei vs. No. 2 St. John Bosco headlines MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the Week
Monarchs, Braves feature 58 players that have landed at least one FBS offer.
Oct 23, 2024
Philip Rivers, Akili Smith among former NFL quarterbacks with sons playing the same position in high school
Gunner Rivers, Akili Smith Jr. shining at the same position as their famous fathers.
Oct 22, 2024
High school football: Set to meet Friday, No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco feature 58 players with at least one FBS offer
Trinity League rivals have a combined 29 players rated as a three-star recruit or higher.
Oct 22, 2024
High school football rankings: No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 2 St. John Bosco set for huge MaxPreps Top 25 showdown
Monarchs, Braves will face off as top two teams in the rankings for sixth time in seven years.
Oct 21, 2024
California high school football: Statewide top 25 scoreboard
No. 2 St. John Bosco will battle No. 6 Servite in game of the week at SoFi Stadium.
Oct 16, 2024
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