High School Sports News

High school flag football: 2025-26 champions in every classification of every state Fifteen states crowned state champs with even more set for sanctioned play in 2026-27. Jun 10, 2026
High school softball rankings: South Warren climbs in MaxPreps Top 25, remains undefeated No. 7 Kenton Ridge wraps up second straight undefeated season in Ohio. Jun 09, 2026
High school girls flag football: MaxPreps National Player of the Year finalists announced Meet the five standouts in the running for the nation's highest honor. Jun 04, 2026
High school baseball: 2026 MaxPreps Player of the Year in every state Selections in Georgia, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Washington announced this week. Jun 03, 2026
High school football: Top-rated quarterbacks Elijah Haven, Isreal Abrams and Trae Taylor competing at Elite 11 Three-day event in Los Angeles showcasing best Class of 2027 signal callers with chance to earn spot at The Opening Finals. May 29, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Five-time defending Florida state champion Stoneman Douglas returns to MaxPreps Top 25 No. 3 last week, Barbe sees its season come to a shocking end in Louisiana playoffs. May 05, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Millennium, Bartlett and Rainier Beach headline way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 for 2026-27 MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year Adan Diggs is the catalyst for a talented Millennium roster. Apr 30, 2026
High school baseball rankings: No. 1 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25, Tomball enters Texas postseason riding 33-game unbeaten streak Venice, Barbe and Calallen waiting in the wings should top-ranked Cougars stumble. Apr 28, 2026
High school softball rankings: Texas, Louisiana teams in MaxPreps Top 25 cruise through early rounds of postseason No. 10 Thompson closes out regular season in Alabama today with rematch against No. 25 Wetumpka. Apr 28, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: Ontario Christian, Bishop McNamara headline way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 for 2026-27 Defending national champions expected to return top five scorers, including arguably the top junior and sophomore in the country. Apr 16, 2026
High school basketball: Paolo Banchero, Cooper Flagg and Karl-Anthony Towns headline look back at every MaxPreps Freshman All-American since 2010 Over 400 players from 40 states have earned MaxPreps Freshman All-American honors over the past 17 years. Apr 16, 2026
High school basketball: Jaylen Brown, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey headline look back at every MaxPreps Sophomore All-American since 2010 Over 500 players from 40 states have earned MaxPreps Sophomore All-American honors over the past 17 years. Apr 16, 2026
High school basketball: Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham and Jayson Tatum headline look back at every MaxPreps Junior All-American since 2010 Over 600 players from 40 states have earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors over the past 17 years. Apr 16, 2026
High school basketball: Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving headline look back at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006 Over 700 players from 39 states have earned the MaxPreps All-American distinction over the past 21 years. Apr 15, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Every team that has appeared in the final MaxPreps Top 25 since 2009 Montverde Academy leads list of 278 schools that have earned a spot in the final rankings over the past 18 years. Apr 14, 2026
High school baseball rankings: California, Arkansas programs headline newcomers in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 No. 2 Orange Lutheran strengthens resume with another tournament win at Boras South Classic. Apr 14, 2026
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team: Adan Diggs of Millennium headlines high school basketball's best from Class of 2028 Erick Dampier Jr, Colton Hiller, Jaleel Smith and A.J. Williams join Arizona star on first team. Apr 09, 2026
MaxPreps Junior All-America Team: Cayden Daughtry of Calvary Christian Academy headlines high school basketball's best from Class of 2027 Reese Alston, Beckham Black, King Gibson and Darius Wabbington join Florida star on first team. Apr 08, 2026
MaxPreps All-America Team: Jordan Smith of Paul VI headlines high school basketball's best from the 2025-26 season Quentin Coleman, Colben Landrew, Miles Sadler and Tyran Stokes join MaxPreps National Player of the Year on the first team. Apr 07, 2026
MaxPreps/NFCA Players of the Week: February March 30 - April 5 Blue, Schwieterman, Shock, Ogden and Livingston score latest MaxPreps/NFCA Spring Player of Week accolades. Apr 07, 2026
MaxPreps/AVCA Player of the Week: March 30 - April 5 MaxPreps/AVCA High School Boys Players of the Week Named – Week of April 5 Apr 07, 2026
High school softball rankings: Wetumpka enters MaxPreps Top 25 after topping No. 3 Thompson Norco rises after winning Michelle Carew Classic, Orange Beach remains No. 1. Apr 07, 2026
High school basketball rankings: CIA-Bella Vista finishes No. 1 in final National Top 10 Derek Wright Jr. guides Arizona program to Chipotle Nationals title in first year at the helm. Apr 06, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Paul VI finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion Panthers captured treble of VISAA Division 1 state championship, WCAC regular season and tournament crowns. Apr 06, 2026
High school basketball: Miles Sadler leads CIA-Bella Vista over Montverde Academy 69-65 for first Chipotle Nationals title West Virginia signee scored 23 points and dished nine assists in the title game while Paul Osaruyi added 16 points and nine rebounds. Apr 04, 2026
High school basketball: CIA-Bella Vista, Montverde Academy advance to Chipotle Nationals title game Montverde Academy knocks off AZ Compass Prep 68-67 in double overtime while CIA-Bella Vista routs Dynamic Prep 81-62. Apr 03, 2026
AZ Compass Prep, CIA-Bella Vista, Dynamic Prep and Montverde Academy punch tickets to Chipotle Nationals semifinals Game-winning dunk at the buzzer gives Montverde Academy a 57-55 victory over Prolific Prep in the game of the day. Apr 02, 2026
High school softball rankings: Kenton Ridge of Ohio climbs in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after opening season with five straight wins No. 19 Crown Point of Indiana also begins season with victory. Mar 31, 2026
High school football: 2025 MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year Roye Oliver III commits to USC Arizona star had 92 catches for 1,839 yards and 29 receiving touchdowns to help Hamilton go 11-1 last fall. Mar 27, 2026
Where every 2026 MLB Opening Day starting pitcher went to high school California and Florida arms lead the way as baseball begins today. Mar 25, 2026
High school baseball: Top 10 players to watch at the National High School Invitational Trinity Christian Academy, Jesuit, Orange Lutheran each feature a pair of the nation's top 100 players in their lineup. Mar 25, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Missouri state champion Logan-Rogersville joins MaxPreps Top 25 Indiana and Minnesota to become final states to crown champions this weekend. Mar 24, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: MaxPreps Top 25 mainstay Incarnate Word Academy wins ninth straight Missouri state title Red Knights capture Class 6 crown with 50-46 win over No. 25 Staley to continue decade of dominance. Mar 24, 2026
High school basketball: Chipotle Nationals field announced, No. 1 Paul VI joining academy powers in Indiana Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indiana will host 17th annual event April 1-4. Mar 18, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Newly-crowned Georgia state champion Alexander among four new teams in MaxPreps Top 25 Massive week of state tournament action resulted in major rankings shake-up. Mar 17, 2026
High school softball rankings: Calvary Baptist Academy sticks at No. 2 in MaxPreps Top 25 after undefeated week Clyde, Crown Point and Ponderosa join this week's rankings. Mar 17, 2026
High school flag football: Trio of American players to compete for Mexico 17U team at Junior International Cup Record-setters Azul Trujillo and Jessica Manriquez join Arizona phenom Makayla Martinez on Mexico’s roster after formerly representing United States. Mar 16, 2026
High school basketball: Top 10 state playoff games to watch this weekend on the NFHS Network State championships in California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas along with a semifinal showdown in Illinois are among must-see games. Mar 12, 2026
Dashia Richardson named 2025-26 MaxPreps Arizona High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior point guard led Millennium to second straight Open Division title. Mar 11, 2026
Cam Williams named 2025-26 MaxPreps Arizona High School Basketball Player of the Year Senior forward led St. Mary's to Open Division state championship game. Mar 10, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Bearden, Harvard-Westlake among five new teams in MaxPreps Top 25 Nationally-ranked Sunnyslope, Rainier Beach and Richland complete state title runs. Mar 10, 2026
High school softball rankings: Murrieta Mesa vaults to No. 5 in MaxPreps Top 25 after winning Dave Kops Tournament of Champions Arizona signee Lilly Hauser struck out 11 and scored winning run in 2-1 title victory over JSerra Catholic. Mar 10, 2026
High school flag football: MaxPreps Players of the Year in every state Jaylani Palmer of Nevada, Teuaililo Time of Washington headline winter selections. Mar 09, 2026
MaxPreps/AVCA Player of the Week: March 2-8 MaxPreps/AVCA High School Boys Players of the Week Named – Week of March 9 Mar 09, 2026
High school basketball: No. 5 Sunnyslope defeats St. Mary's 60-51 to capture Arizona Open Division state championship Colorado signee Rider Portela led the way with 16 points and 17 rebounds for the Vikings. Mar 07, 2026
J.J. Crawford, Erick Dampier Jr. and Bryson Howard headline sons of current, former NBA stars playing high school basketball Top 30 prospects Reese Alston, Tai Bell, Erick Dampier Jr., Obinna Ekezie Jr., Adonis Ratliff, Darius Ratliff and Jaxon Richardson also join list of players with rich NBA bloodlines. Mar 06, 2026
High school basketball: Top 10 playoff games to watch this weekend on the NFHS Network State championship, semifinal and quarterfinal contests in Arizona, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Washington are among must-see games. Mar 05, 2026
High school girls basketball: Top 10 playoff games to watch this weekend on the NFHS Network State final and semifinal contests in Texas, Illinois, Alabama and Arizona are among the must-see games. Mar 05, 2026
Highlights, recap: St. Mary's shocks No. 6 Millennium 66-64 in Arizona Open Division semifinals on Mick Riordan buzzer-beater Five-star Duke signee Cam Williams scored a team-high 23 points in the win while top five sophomore Adan Diggs had 33 in the loss. Mar 04, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Defending national champion Columbus returns to MaxPreps Top 25 after playoff run in Florida No. 1 Paul VI and No. 11 Greensboro Day are the first nationally-ranked teams to complete state title runs. Mar 03, 2026