High School Sports News

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 girls basketball rankings: Ontario Christian jumps to No. 1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 after 14-0 start Knights benefit from No. 2 Bishop McNamara taking down preseason No. 1 Archbishop Mitty, Long Island Lutheran at Nike Tournament of Champions. 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 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 girls basketball rankings: Six teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 headed to Nike Tournament of Champions No. 1 Archbishop Mitty among nationally-ranked programs headed to Arizona. Dec 16, 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 girls basketball rankings: Hot starts help Archbishop Mitty, Ontario Christian maintain hold on MaxPreps Top 25 Hopkins, Bishop Ireton crack rankings after impressive early-season wins. Dec 09, 2025
High school football: Alcoa, Bixby extend the nation's longest active state championship win streaks over the weekend Alcoa becomes just the third program in history to win 11 or more titles in a row. Dec 08, 2025
High school football rankings: Southlake Carroll climbs to No. 3 in MaxPreps Top 25 after statement win in Texas playoffs Dragons dominated Denton Guyer 51-19, now get DeSoto in Conference 6A Division 2 semifinals. Dec 08, 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
Prince Williams named 2025 MaxPreps Nevada High School Football Player of the Year Senior defensive end racked up 44 tackles for loss and 13 sacks for nationally-ranked Bishop Gorman. Dec 01, 2025
High school football rankings: Carrollton takes over at No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25 after 34-14 win over Grayson Trojans cement top spot after snapping Grayson's 26-game win streak and advancing to Georgia AAAAAA semifinals. Dec 01, 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
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
High school girls basketball rankings: Archbishop Mitty starts at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Ontario Christian, Bishop McNamara, Bullis, Etiwanda among contenders to challenge top-ranked Monarchs. Nov 20, 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 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
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 12 Santa Margarita and Orange Lutheran pull upsets in CIF Southern Section Division 1 bracket No. 21 Cass Tech moves on in Michigan after 42-28 win over Saline. Nov 14, 2025
High school basketball: Tournaments, showcases and events to watch for the 2025-26 season Guide to the upcoming season includes over 100 events. Nov 12, 2025
High school football: Alcoa, Bixby and Hammond lead list of programs with most consecutive state championships Tennessee powerhouse could become just the third team to win 11 state titles in a row. Nov 10, 2025
High school football rankings: Five MaxPreps Top 25 teams featured in California Southern Section Division 1 bracket No. 4 St. John Bosco, No. 5 Corona Centennial, No. 6 Mater Dei, No. 7 Sierra Canyon, No. 12 Santa Margarita all included in nation's toughest playoff bracket. Nov 10, 2025
High school girls basketball: Olivia Vukosa, Caroline Bradley and Nation Williams headline top 10 posts in 2025-26 Christ the King center headed to UConn following senior season. Nov 06, 2025
High school basketball: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100 Thirty states and the District of Columbia represented in our look at the nation's top teams. Nov 06, 2025
High school volleyball rankings: Byron Nelson No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25 with state championship repeat run underway 'Iolani, Skyview join rankings after winning state titles. Nov 04, 2025
High school girls basketball: Kaleena Smith, Kate Harpring and Maddyn Greenway headline top 10 point guards in 2025-26 Ontario Christian junior Smith among nation's best overall players regardless of class. Nov 04, 2025
High school football rankings: St. Frances Academy takes over No. 1 spot in MaxPreps Top 25 Mater Dei's 36-31 upset win over St. John Bosco opened paths to the national title for several programs. Nov 03, 2025
High school football media composite top 25 rankings: Allen and Hamilton make a move after big wins Ahead of showdown with rival Mater Dei, St. John Bosco now the unanimous No. 1 team in the nation. Oct 28, 2025
High school football rankings: Hamilton joins MaxPreps Top 25 after 28-12 win over Basha No. 1 St. John Bosco faces No. 12 Mater Dei to close out Trinity League action. Oct 27, 2025
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 1 St. John Bosco remain undefeated wtih 42-0 victory, take on Mater Dei next week No. 4 IMG Academy rolls to 38-14 win over East St. Louis. Oct 25, 2025
High school football rankings: St. John Bosco solidifies spot at No. 1 in MaxPreps Top 25 Braves add another marquee win to their resume with 27-14 victory over Santa Margarita. Oct 20, 2025
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 21 Cass Tech survives scare, beats King 35-19 for division title No. 1 St. John Bosco beats No. 9 Santa Margarita 27-14 in only MaxPreps Top 25 matchup. Oct 18, 2025
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 16 Santa Margarita gets statement win over No. 6 Mater Dei 7-6 No. 25 Don Bosco Prep improves to 6-0 with 17-14 overtime win over St. Joseph Regional. Oct 11, 2025
High school football rankings: Miami Northwestern, Don Bosco Prep join MaxPreps Top 25 Baylor climbs after 38-35 win over McCallie. Oct 06, 2025
What is the best state for high school football? Ranking all 50 based on NFL data Texas takes the top spot ahead of California when considering Hall of Famers, All-Pros, Pro Bowl selections and NFL starters. Sep 30, 2025
High school volleyball rankings: Hamilton Southeastern jumps in MaxPreps Top 25 after wins over two ranked opponents Mater Dei climbs to No. 2 after winning Nike TOC Southwest title. Sep 30, 2025
High school football rankings: Miami Central one of three new teams to join MaxPreps Top 25 Baylor and Clay-Chalkville join Rockets among nation's elite. Sep 29, 2025
High school volleyball rankings: Marymount climbs in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 following Durango Fall Classic triumph Sailors overcame crowded field at Durango that included 14 teams in this week's rankings. Sep 23, 2025
High school football rankings: After Friday full of upsets, McCallie one of four new teams to join MaxPreps Top 25 Lone Peak, De La Salle and Bixby join the Blue Tornado as rankings newcomers. Sep 22, 2025
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: McCallie defeats No. 6 Mission Viejo 25-14 Waxahachie tops No. 10 Duncanville 28-27 in Texas sized upset. Sep 19, 2025
How to watch: Sold out MaxPreps Game of the Week features No. 2 Bishop Gorman vs. No. 8 Mater Dei Monarchs and Gaels set to rumble for fifth time since 2017. Sep 19, 2025
High school volleyball: No. 14 Harrisburg, Bishop Gorman pull off upset wins Challenge of Champions matches South Dakota squad runs win streak to 84 with victory over No. 3 Marymount while Gorman beats No. 4 Mater Dei in four sets. Sep 18, 2025
High school football: No. 2 Bishop Gorman vs. No. 8 Mater Dei headlines top 10 biggest games this week American Heritage vs. Central and Corner Canyon vs. Lone Peak among other key matchups featured. Sep 17, 2025
High school volleyball: Previewing the Durango Fall Classic, which features 14 nationally-ranked teams Seven of the top 10 teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 will be in Las Vegas for the event. Sep 17, 2025
High school volleyball rankings: Sierra Canyon rises in MaxPreps Top 25 ahead of Durango Fall Classic Powerhouse tournament includes 14 teams featured in this week's rankings. Sep 16, 2025
MaxPreps Game of the Week: No. 2 Bishop Gorman vs. No. 8 Mater Dei features 70 players with at least one Division I offer National showdown is highlighted by athletes headed to Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and USC. Sep 16, 2025
High school football rankings: Who took over the No. 1 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25 following Mater Dei loss? After more than a year on top of the rankings, previous No. 1 Mater Dei stunned by Corona Centennial on Friday. Sep 15, 2025