High School Sports News

High school basketball: How Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith and other top 25 recruits in the Class of 2026 are performing this season Class is led by several contenders for MaxPreps National Player of the Year. Jan 15, 2026

High school basketball: How Marcus Spears Jr., C.J. Rosser and other top 25 recruits in the Class of 2027 are performing this season Class is led by multiple players from Southeastern Prep of Florida. Jan 15, 2026

High school basketball: Brewster Academy, Prolific Prep, Sierra Canyon and Rainier Beach headline Hoophall Classic Top 10 senior prospects Tyran Stokes, Bruce Branch, Caleb Holt, Dylan Mingo, Jordan Smith, Brandon McCoy and Derron Rippey Jr. among stars expected to take the floor. Jan 15, 2026

High school basketball: Another 100-point game – the incredible, controversial and historical behind Adrian Stubbs hitting the century mark Arizona senior scored all of his points in the first three quarters of Maryvale’s 109-25 victory over Kofa. Jan 14, 2026

High school basketball: Jason Crowe, Jordan Smith and Tyran Stokes headline MaxPreps National Player of the Year watch list Quentin Coleman, Colben Landrew and Abdou Toure are among other top contenders for high school basketball's top honor. Jan 14, 2026

High school basketball: Flyin to the Hoop Sunday game previews La Lumiere-Lakota West clash headlines schedule; Dream City Christian-Iowa United, Utah Prep-Cats Academy NIKE EYBL Scholastic games on docket. Jan 14, 2026

WATCH: Arizona senior Adrian Stubbs scores 100 points in three quarters to break state record Maryvale guard scored 70 points in the first half of 109-25 blowout victory Tuesday night. Jan 13, 2026

High school basketball rankings: How does this week's MaxPreps Top 25 stack up ahead of Bass Pro Shops TOC, Hoophall Classic? No. 1 Paul VI could be on collision course for rematch with No. 2 Principia at Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions in Missouri. Jan 13, 2026

High school basketball: Flyin to the Hoop Saturday game previews Southeastern Prep, Fishers, Lutheran East, Cincinnati Wyoming, Lima Senior and Brunswick among Day 2 headliners at FTTH. Jan 13, 2026

High school basketball: Flyin to the Hoop Friday game previews Dream City Christian-Wasatch Academy Nike EYBL Scholastic game kicks off 23rd annual event; Spire Academy-Reynoldsburg compete in nightcap. Jan 12, 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 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: 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

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

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

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 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 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 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

High school football rankings: Buford finishes No. 1 in final MaxPreps Top 25 Wolves become first team from Georgia to be crowned national champion during MaxPreps era. Dec 22, 2025

High school girls basketball: Nike Tournament of Champions set for heavyweight semifinal showdowns No. 1 Archbishop Mitty and No. 12 Bishop McNamara to meet one one side of the bracket while No. 3 Bullis and Long Island Lutheran square off on the other. Dec 19, 2025

High school flag football: MaxPreps Players of the Year in every state Samaya Taylor-Jenkins of Arizona, Ariana Akey of Colorado headline state POYs. Dec 19, 2025

High school girls basketball: Two MaxPreps Top 25 teams upset on first day of Nike Tournament of Champions Millennium knocks off No. 19 Monsignor Scanlan 83-78 in triple overtime, No. 6 Mater Dei falls 59-56 to Bartlett. Dec 18, 2025

High school basketball: City of Palms Classic preview, bracket, teams and players to watch Loaded 16-team Classic Bracket features seven of top 10 teams in MaxPreps Top 25. Dec 17, 2025

High school football rankings: State and national title on the line as No. 1 Carrollton faces No. 5 Buford in MaxPreps Top 25 showdown The stakes couldn't be higher for Tuesday's Georgia AAAAAA state championship game. Dec 15, 2025

High school girls basketball: Nike Tournament of Champions preview, bracket, teams and players to watch No. 1 Archbishop Mitty headlines Vincent Cannizzaro Division along with Long Island Lutheran. Dec 11, 2025

High school football: Carson Palmer could join list of former NFL players to win 2025 state championship as head coach No. 5 Santa Margarita takes on No. 15 De La Salle in California on Saturday night. Dec 11, 2025

Roye Oliver III named 2025 MaxPreps Arizona High School Football Player of the Year Hamilton sophomore tied state record with 29 receiving touchdowns this season. Dec 09, 2025

High school basketball rankings: Another week, another No. 1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 Bishop O'Connell debuts at No. 13 following buzzer-beating victory over IMG Academy. Dec 09, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA state championship scores Arizona high school football AIA state championship schedules and scores - live and final. Dec 05, 2025

High school football: North Gwinnett at No. 1 Carrollton headlines top 10 biggest games this week No. 5 Southlake Carroll vs. Guyer and Olentangy Orange against St. Xavier among other key matchups. Dec 03, 2025

High school basketball: Sierra Canyon takes over top spot in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25 Rainier Beach debuts at No. 6 in the national rankings following addition of top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes. Dec 02, 2025

2025 MaxPreps All-America Team: Sophee Peterson of Byron Nelson headlines high school volleyball's best Junior setter and MaxPreps National Player of the Year Peterson leads 60-player squad. Dec 02, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA Week 15 playoff scores Arizona high school football AIA Week 15 playoff schedules and scores - live and final. Nov 28, 2025

High school football: No. 2 Centennial vs. No. 6 Santa Margarita headlines top 10 biggest games this week No. 1 Grayson vs. No. 11 Carrollton and No. 21 Cass Tech vs. Catholic Central among other key matchups. Nov 26, 2025

Erick Dampier Jr., Bryson Howard and Jaxon Richardson headline sons of current, former NBA stars playing high school basketball Top 20 prospects Tajh Ariza, Dawson Battie, Tai Bell, Obinna Ekezie Jr. and Myles Hayes among others. Nov 25, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA Week 15 playoff schedule, brackets, broadcasts, scores, rankings and statistical leaders Arizona high school football Week 15 playoff games, brackets, broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Nov 25, 2025

High school volleyball rankings: Byron Nelson finishes No. 1 in final MaxPreps Top 25, crowned national champion Bobcats named MaxPreps National Champion for second straight season after going 42-0, capturing Conference 6A Division 1 title in Texas. Nov 24, 2025

High school football rankings: Grayson takes over as No. 1 team in MaxPreps Top 25 Corona Centennial jumps up to No. 2 after clinching spot in California's Southern Section Division 1 championship game. Nov 24, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA Week 14 playoff scores Arizona high school football AIA Week 14 playoff schedules and scores - live and final. Nov 21, 2025

High school basketball: Best player in all 50 states entering the 2025-26 season Bryson Howard, Brandon McCoy, Baba Oladotun, Jordan Smith, Tyran Stokes and Cameron Williams headline standouts across the country. Nov 20, 2025

High school basketball: Best team in all 50 states entering the 2025-26 season Preseason top 10 programs Archbishop Stepinac, Columbus, Millennium, Petersburg, Sierra Canyon and Wheeler represent their state. Nov 18, 2025

High school volleyball rankings: No. 1 Byron Nelson looks to cap historic season, finish on top of MaxPreps Top 25 Bobcats put 77-match win streak on line against No. 25 Dawson in quest to go back-to-back and finish season unbeaten in Conference 6A Division 1 final. Nov 18, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA Week 14 playoff schedule, brackets, broadcasts, scores, rankings and statistical leaders Arizona high school football Week 14 playoff games, brackets, broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Nov 18, 2025

High school football media composite top 25 rankings: Santa Margarita and Orange Lutheran cause major shakeups after playoff wins Previous No. 4 St. John Bosco and No. 7 Sierra Canyon plummet after postseason losses. Nov 17, 2025

High school football rankings: Huge shakeup in MaxPreps Top 25 after Orange Lutheran upset of St. John Bosco Lancers only new team to join rankings after beating St. John Bosco 20-19 in California's Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals. Nov 17, 2025

Arizona high school football: AIA Week 13 playoff scores Arizona high school football AIA Week 13 playoff schedules and scores - live and final. Nov 14, 2025