High School Sports News

High school softball: 2026 MaxPreps Player of the Year in every state Selections announced for Alaska, California, Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota and West Virginia this week. Jun 10, 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
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
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA playoff brackets, state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball playoff brackets, computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Jun 08, 2026
Illinois high school girls soccer: IHSA playoff brackets, state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school girls soccer playoff brackets, computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Jun 04, 2026
Illinois high school softball: IHSA playoff brackets, state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school softball playoff brackets, computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Jun 04, 2026
High school softball rankings: A trio MaxPreps Top 25 teams from Texas win state championships Weddington wraps up undefeated season by winning title in North Carolina over No. 18 D.H. Conley. Jun 02, 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: California, Kentucky and Texas schools zeroing in on No. 1 spot in MaxPreps Top 25 St. John Bosco and Harvard-Westlake in California, Trinity of Kentucky and Tomball and Calallen in Texas all have an opportunity to make their case. May 26, 2026
High school softball rankings: New No. 1 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after Barbers Hill stumbles in Texas playoffs Previous top-ranked program still alive in Lone Star State's Conference 5A Division 1 tournament after surviving a pair of elimination games. May 19, 2026
Illinois high school softball: IHSA state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school softball computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. May 18, 2026
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. May 18, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Four MaxPreps Top 25 teams set to battle for California Southern Section Division 1 title Carter Cox playing way into MaxPreps National Player of the Year conversation for No. 2 Venice. May 12, 2026
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. May 11, 2026
Illinois high school softball: IHSA state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school softball computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. May 11, 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 baseball: Potential top draft pick Grady Emerson, home run leader Cole Prosek headline MaxPreps National Player of the Year watch list Find out who is in the running for the nation's highest honor. Apr 29, 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
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 27, 2026
Illinois high school softball: IHSA state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school softball computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 27, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Tomball remains No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25 but Orange Lutheran, Venice keeping the pressure on No. 4 Barbe of Louisiana is now the owner of the nation's longest win streak at 32 games. Apr 21, 2026
Illinois high school softball: IHSA state rankings, statistical leaders, live broadcasts, schedules and scores Illinois high school softball computer rankings, live broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 20, 2026
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 20, 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
Where every player selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft went to high school Former MaxPreps National Player of the Year Azzi Fudd taken No. 1 by Dallas Wings. Apr 14, 2026
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 13, 2026
2025-26 MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team: Kristen Winston of Hoover headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2029 Alabama standout averaged nearly 14 points per game in helping Bucs to sixth straight Class 7A title, No. 12 national ranking. Apr 10, 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: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian headlines high school girls basketball's best from the 2025-26 season Saniyah Hall, Kate Harpring, Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, McKenna Woliczko join MaxPreps National Player of the Year on first team. 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
Illinois high school baseball: IHSA state rankings, broadcasts, statewide statistical leaders, schedules and scores Illinois high school baseball computer rankings, statewide broadcasts, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Apr 06, 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 baseball rankings: Six MaxPreps Top 25 teams set to battle at National High School Invitational No. 1 St. John Bosco, No. 2 Venice among powers headed to Cary, N.C., for arguably the nation's top tournament. 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
MaxPreps/NFCA Players of the Week: February March 9-15 Edwards, Frye, Jolly, McLean and Velazquez score latest MaxPreps/NFCA Spring Player of Week accolades. Mar 18, 2026
Jaxson Davis named 2025-26 MaxPreps Illinois High School Basketball Player of the Year Junior guard led Warren Township to Class 4A sectional semifinals. Mar 17, 2026
High school basketball: No. 9 Benet Academy punches ticket to Illinois state title game with last-second free throw in 39-38 win over No. 16 DePaul Collin Stack converts one of two free throw attempts with 1.1 seconds remaining to send Redwings to Class 4A title game. Mar 13, 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
Trinity Jones named 2025-26 MaxPreps Illinois High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard returned from ACL injury to average nearly 29 points and 8 rebounds per game, leading Naperville Central to 26 wins. Mar 11, 2026
High school baseball rankings: Florida at the epicenter of this week's MaxPreps Top 25 as three Sunshine State teams drop out, four move in Mater Academy Charter, Merritt Island, Tampa Catholic and Bishop Moore join this week's rankings. Mar 10, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: New No. 1 after postseason upsets in Maryland, California shake up MaxPreps Top 25 Ontario Christian rises to top of rankings after Bishop McNamara, Sierra Canyon suffer playoff heartbreak. 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 flag football: MaxPreps Players of the Year in every state Jaylani Palmer of Nevada, Teuaililo Time of Washington headline winter selections. Mar 09, 2026