High School Sports News

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
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 football: Ahmad Hudson, arguably the top multi-sport athlete in the country, commits to LSU Ruston junior was the only athlete to earn MaxPreps Junior All-America honors in football and basketball this year. May 04, 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 softball: Macie Bryant, Baylor Bockhaus headline MaxPreps National Player of the Year watch list Find out who is in the running for the nation’s highest honor. 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 football: Top-rated junior QB Elijah Haven chooses Alabama Dunham signal-caller heads into senior season looking for a second-straight Louisiana state title before heading to Alabama. Apr 25, 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
High school football: Top-rated junior quarterback Elijah Haven set to decide between Alabama, Georgia Star signal caller led Dunham to first state title in 21 years after passing for 3,931 yards and a Louisiana-record 62 touchdowns last fall. Apr 21, 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
High school softball rankings: South Warren vaults to No. 9 after wins over two MaxPreps Top 25 opponents Barbers Hill of Texas takes over No. 1 spot as Macie Bryant remains undefeated at 20-0. Apr 14, 2026
High school softball: Southwood, Huntington combined for national record 99 runs in wild Louisiana game Game featured 575 pitches, 62 hit batters, a cycle and 14-RBI performance. Apr 13, 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 Junior All-America Team: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2027 Micah Ojo, Jordyn Palmer, Qandace Samuels and Ivanna Wilson Manyacka join Smith 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
High school football: Five-star quarterback Elijah Haven is first prep star to sign with EA Sports No. 2 player in the Class of 2027 led Dunham to first state title in 21 years while putting up a Louisiana record 62 passing touchdowns in 2025. 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 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
Ahmad Hudson named 2025-26 MaxPreps Louisiana High School Basketball Player of the Year Junior center led Ruston to an appearance in the Division I Non-Select state championship game. Mar 20, 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 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 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
Caroline Bradley named 2025-26 MaxPreps Louisiana High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior center helped Oak Grove to 28-4 record, Division III Non-Select semifinal appearance. 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 baseball rankings: No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25, St. John Bosco opens season with shutout Top-ranked Braves impress in opener while De La Salle drops out after forfeiting first five games. Mar 03, 2026
High school softball rankings: No. 2 Orange Beach opens season with 10-2 victory Sophomore pitcher M.K. McMullan earns win and bashes first career home run as Makos begin quest for sixth straight state title in Alabama. Mar 03, 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
High school softball rankings: Norco takes over No. 1 spot in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25 Pitchers Coral Williams and Peyton May helped top-ranked Cougars start 4-0 with four shutouts. Feb 24, 2026
High school girls basketball: Incarnate Word Academy of Missouri leads list of programs with longest active state championship streaks Red Knights looking for ninth consecutive title in Missouri. Feb 20, 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 softball: Top 20 players in the Class of 2027 UCLA commit Coral Williams and Oklahoma pledge Finlee Williams headline the list. Feb 12, 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 softball rankings: Defending national champion Melissa of Texas headlines Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Cardinals are loaded again after going 38-1 in 2025 and winning second consecutive state title. Feb 09, 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 football: Myles McLaughlin headlines list of state record-breakers in 2025 Knox quarterback accounts for 10 percent of state records broken or tied during 2025 season. Feb 03, 2026
High school basketball: Southeast region boys basketball scoring leaders A look at the high school boys basketball scoring leaders in Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. Jan 29, 2026
High school basketball: Southeast region boys basketball assist leaders A look at the high school boys basketball assist leaders in Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. Jan 29, 2026
High school basketball: Southeast region boys basketball rebounding leaders A look at the high school boys basketball rebounding leaders in Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. Jan 29, 2026
High school baseball: Preseason Small Town All-Americans Gunner Alm, Drew Davis, Easton Sullivan and Garrett Reid are potential player of the year candidates. Jan 20, 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: Southeast region girls basketball rebounding leaders A look at the top prep rebounders in Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. Jan 14, 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 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