High School Sports News

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
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 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
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
High school girls basketball rankings: Sierra Canyon makes jumps in MaxPreps Top 25 after winning Southern Section Open Division title Trailblazers are top seed in Southern California Open Division regional in quest for first state title since 2021-22 season. Mar 03, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Mar 02, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Chicago Public League champ Curie one of three new teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 No. 1 Paul VI and No. 12 Greensboro Day look to become first nationally-ranked teams to capture state championships this season. Feb 24, 2026
High school baseball rankings: No. 1 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25, St. John Bosco set to open season Wednesday Top-ranked Braves along with Trinity League rival Orange Lutheran occupy top two spots this week. Feb 24, 2026
Illinois high school girls basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores Key Illinois high school girls basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Feb 23, 2026
High school girls basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26 California Open Division has the most MaxPreps Top 25 teams but Texas has three separate divisions represented. Feb 19, 2026
High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26 California Open Division, Arizona Open Division and Texas Conference 6A Division 1 top the list of most difficult state titles to capture. Feb 19, 2026
High school baseball rankings: IMG Academy knocks off Etowah in early MaxPreps Top 25 matchup Defending national champions take down a pair of Georgia powers to open the 2026 season. Feb 17, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Long win streak helps Heritage of Texas move into MaxPreps Top 25 Duke signee Bryson Howard has led the Coyotes to 22 wins in a row. Feb 17, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: Bishop Gorman could be first MaxPreps Top 25 team to win state title this season Gaels could lock up Nevada Class 5A final berth with win Wednesday. Feb 17, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Feb 16, 2026
High school baseball rankings: St. John Bosco opens at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Braves edge Stoneman Douglas, Etowah and league rival Orange Lutheran for top spot. Feb 11, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Santa Margarita, St. Frances Academy re-join MaxPreps Top 25 Paul VI remains at No. 1 ahead of MaxPreps Game of the Week showdown with St. John's on Wednesday. Feb 10, 2026
Illinois high school girls basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores Key Illinois high school girls basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Feb 09, 2026
High school basketball: Josiah Brooks, J.J. Crawford and Will Conroy Jr. headline nation's best in the Class of 2029 Fabulous freshmen on our list have been highly productive this winter. Feb 04, 2026
Where every starting quarterback in Super Bowl history played high school football Sam Darnold will be the 14th from California while Drake Maye will be the second from North Carolina. Feb 04, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Bishop O'Connell, DePaul College Prep and Kankakee earn spots in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 As the calendar flips to February, all attention turns toward postseason action. Feb 03, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: Putnam City North, Brennan and Wayzata crack this week's MaxPreps Top 25 Bishop McNamara remains No. 1 but expect the rest of the top 10 to see a shake-up with California's Southern Section playoffs on the horizon. Feb 03, 2026