High School Sports News

Flag Football Showdown: Torrey Pines brings championship momentum into tournament Falcons captured section title in 2025 after reaching championship game but coming up short in previous two seasons. Aug 21, 2026
High school flag football: California wide receiver breaks national record with seven touchdown catches in one game Bailey Osborne has helped Western Christian to a 7-1 record to begin 2026. Aug 20, 2026
California high school football scoreboard: Week 1 CIF scores California high school football Week 1 schedule and scores - live and final. Aug 20, 2026
High school football: Rushing record chase in Texas, country star Luke Bryan's QB1 son among stories to watch in 2026 Quest to end historic losing streaks and sons of Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson will also be closely watched. Aug 20, 2026
High school flag football: Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith serving as defensive coordinator at Oaks Christian Former Taft and USC standout helped Seahawks to Super Bowl XLVIII win over Broncos and now guiding Lions' defense. Aug 20, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: Vincent Memorial brings historic aerial attack to tournament Record-setting duo Azul Trujillo and Jessica Manriquez highlighted Scots rise to championship in 2025. Aug 20, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: Merced brings prolific offense into national spotlight MaxPreps All-Americans Antonia Lejarde and Averie Steverson lead the Bears into 2026. Aug 19, 2026
High school football: No. 1 St. John Bosco at No. 2 Bishop Gorman headlines top 10 biggest games this week No. 13 Brentwood Academy at No. 12 Baylor and Gainesville vs. No. 7 Buford among other key matchups. Aug 19, 2026
MaxPreps Game of the Week: For the 16th time since 2000, No. 1 vs. No. 2 in high school football as St. John Bosco takes on Bishop Gorman Bosco is playing in its eighth No. 1 vs. No. 2 game since 2015 while Gorman has been involved in two since 2017. Aug 19, 2026
MaxPreps/AVCA Players of the Week: August 10-16 MaxPreps/AVCA High School Girls Players of the Week Named – Week of August 16 Aug 19, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: Under new coach, Orange Lutheran reloads for another run Despite losing two MaxPreps All-Americans, Lancers return with championship pedigree. Aug 18, 2026
High school volleyball rankings: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100 Texas is deepest state with 18 teams ranked while California has 13 including No. 1 Sierra Canyon. Aug 18, 2026
California high school football: CIF Week 1 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders California high school football live broadcasts, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Aug 17, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: Battle-tested Huntington Beach embraces national challenge Oilers finished in the national top 10 after a 25-2 fall campaign last year. Aug 17, 2026
How to watch: MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Nevada as Bishop Gorman hosts St. John Bosco in national No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown No. 1 Braves, No. 2 Gaels to square off with national title implications on the line early. Aug 17, 2026
High school football rankings: MaxPreps Top 25 showdown between No. 1 St. John Bosco and No. 2 Bishop Gorman to set table for 2026 season Braves, Gaels to engage in 16th No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown since 2000 on Friday. Aug 17, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: West Park aims to put Northern California on the map Panthers return veteran core from section final berth led by quarterback Emily Cory. Aug 14, 2026
High school football: Next week's No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown headlines top 10 games of the 2026 season Bosco vs. Gorman at the top of the list but the schedule is loaded with marquee matchups throughout the fall. Aug 14, 2026
California Interscholastic Federation and NFHS Network Partner to Bring More Championship Moments to Fans Across the State New 10-year agreement broadens access to CIF Regional and State Championship events, connecting more student-athletes, families and communities through live and on-demand coverage. Aug 14, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: New leadership, familiar firepower fuel Del Norte Nighthawks look to build momentum after postseason berths in 2024 and 2025. Aug 13, 2026
High school football: Top 10 toughest schedules of 2026 season Members of Southern California's Trinity League take the top three spots. Aug 12, 2026
High school volleyball: Sophee Peterson, Westley Matavao headline Preseason MaxPreps All-America Team Keep an eye on these 75 standouts during the 2026 season. Aug 12, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: San Ramon Valley returns championship core from Northern California Wolves won a section championship without a senior on the roster in 2025. Aug 12, 2026
High school volleyball rankings: Southern California power Sierra Canyon headlines Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 After winning 41 games but coming up short of state title in 2025, Trailblazers begin 2026 with target on their back. Aug 11, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: McClatchy aims to push Northern California into the national spotlight Lions reload with new and returning talent after section championship in 2025. Aug 11, 2026
High school football: Top 10 players overall heading into 2026 season David Gabriel Georges, Brysen Wright and Elijah Haven headline selections. Aug 10, 2026
Flag Football Showdown: JSerra Catholic enters with a target on its back Lions finished ranked No. 1 nationally after going 28-0 in 2025. Aug 10, 2026
High school volleyball: Westley Matavao, Tessa Larkin headline top 10 senior hitters heading into 2026 season Monarchs, Gators standouts lead a loaded group of hitters that bring the thunder. Aug 07, 2026
High school football: Top 10 linebackers heading into 2026 season Four of 10 linebackers selected still uncommitted led by Tahj Gray and Brayton Feister. Aug 05, 2026
High school volleyball: Sophee Peterson headlines top 10 senior setters heading into 2026 season Reigning National Player of the Year leads strong group of court generals. Aug 05, 2026
High school volleyball: Lizzy Bower, Mallory Johnson headline top 10 senior liberos heading into 2026 season Standout back-row specialists may not get headlines, but are key to team success. Aug 04, 2026
2026 California Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings St. John Bosco is the early front-runner and the Preseason No. 1 team in the nation. Aug 03, 2026
High school football: Trae Taylor, Nick Lennear headline top 10 transfers heading into 2026 season Nation's top quarterback stepping in to replace Jett Thomalla for high-powered Millard South. Jul 30, 2026
MaxPreps Game of the Week returns to Southern California as No. 8 Corona Centennial faces No. 9 Mater Dei on Sept. 11 Rivalry renewed at the Santa Ana Bowl between two top 10 programs. Jul 30, 2026
High school football: Top 10 tight ends heading into 2026 season Ahmad Hudson, Jaxon Dollar and Seneca Driver headline the list. Jul 29, 2026
High school football: First-year coaches that could make noise with new programs High-profile names and promoted coordinators positioned to continue traditions and write their own history. Jul 28, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Florida powerhouse headlines way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 for 2027 After coming up short in the state championship game this spring, Venice will likely start next season as No. 1 team in the nation. Jul 24, 2026
MaxPreps Game of the Week opens 2026 season with No. 1 St. John Bosco at No. 2 Bishop Gorman MaxPreps YouTube channel to stream collision of national powers Aug. 21 in Las Vegas, kicking off second season of Game of the Week series. Jul 20, 2026
High school football rankings: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100 Texas has most teams ranked with 15 led by No. 10 Duncanville and No. 18 Allen. Jul 15, 2026
High school football rankings: For the third time in past decade, California power St. John Bosco starts at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Top-ranked Braves go on the road to face No. 2 Bishop Gorman in a little under six weeks. Jul 13, 2026
High school baseball: Brody Bumila, Gio Rojas among top 10 prep pitchers expected to be selected in MLB Draft Seemingly on the fast track to the bigs, Seth Hernandez was the first high school pitcher to come off the board a year ago. Jul 06, 2026
High school baseball: 2026 MaxPreps Player of the Year in every state Indiana, Maine, Minnesota and Wisconsin round out spring selections. Jun 24, 2026
High school softball: 2026 MaxPreps Player of the Year in every state Maine POY unveiled this week, wrapping up 2026 selections. Jun 24, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Trinity finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion Shamrocks beat champions from California, Florida en route to 41 wins and a Kentucky state title. Jun 23, 2026
High school girls flag football: Revealing the teams competing in the inaugural MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown Eighteen of the nation's top teams featuring elite talent will compete on a national stage in September. Jun 17, 2026
High school flag football: MaxPreps Players of the Year in every state Aubrey Fogel of Florida, Caroline Merville of Tennessee highlight spring season winners. Jun 11, 2026
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
WATCH: Minarets builds 13-0 lead, falls behind in sixth inning then rallies to win NorCal regional baseball title 21-20 Minarets and Pacific Grove combined for 41 runs, 40 hits in Division V title game. Jun 10, 2026
High school girls basketball: MaxPreps All-American Tatianna Griffin transferring to Mater Dei Rising junior guard leaving national champions to join storied program coming off 26-win season. Jun 09, 2026
High school baseball rankings: For the third week in a row, MaxPreps Top 25 has a new No. 1 Trinity, Tomball two teams still vying for national championship. Jun 09, 2026