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The high school football community is mourning the loss of Crean Lutheran standout player Ryder Barnes, who suddenly died in April.

California High School Football Standout Tragically Dies by Suicide, Authorities Say

Crean Lutheran standout football player Ryder Barnes was found dead near a park in Mission Viejo on the evening of April 6.

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Former Mater Dei football coach Frank McManus leaves Cardinal Newman after one season

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Quincy Wilson was a main headliner for the 2026 Arcadia Invitational, but the meet was jam packed with talent throughout the entire field.

Records Fell, History Was Rewritten and the 2026 Arcadia Invitational Delivered a Weekend Nobody Will Forget

Former Dunbar head coach Lawrence E. Smith, who won a record eight Maryland state football championships in 16 seasons with the Poets, received federal prison sentence this week for wire fraud and tax evasion.

Record-Setting Football Coach Sentenced to Federal Prison

Winslow Township High School's head football coach Bill Belton hoists the trophy and celebrates with his players after Winslow defeated Phillipsburg, 35-0, in the State Group 4 football final played at SHI Stadium at Rutgers University in Piscataway on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Coming Off Consecutive State Football Titles at Winslow HS, Bill Belton Takes Over at St. Augustine Prep

Servite sophomore Kamil Pelovello runs the third leg during the Friars’ historic 39.82 4x100 relay — the first sub-40 performance in California history and new U.S. No. 1. They went on to improve their state record to 39.70 at the Arcadia Invitational, 4th best time for a program in US High school history.

Servite’s Sub-40 Relay Team Now All Hold Division I Football Offers

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Jordan Davis (5) runs the ball for the Anderson Raptors football team (OH) last season. The Raptors went 14-1 and reached the OHSAA 6A state title game in 2025.

State Finalist Anderson Football’s 2026 Slate Includes Matchup with Out-of-State Powerhouse and More

Aliquippa graduate Ty Law, seen here playing for the New England Patriots in the 2004 AFC Championship game, is one of many Beaver County football greats to find his way to the NFL. Law, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, directed a new documentary about the school, Hall of Fame High.

Aliquippa’s NFL Legacy Grows with Ty Law’s Documentary on the School's Hall of Fame History

Former Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA) athletic director and boys basketball coach Kent Sherrill is among the defendants in a court filing alleging abuse of the school's football players.

Allegations of ‘Torture’ Have Been Made Against a Texas High School Football Program

Iowa High School Football Prospect Commits To Hawkeyes

Former NFL Player Returns As Illinois High School Head Football Coach

Osceola Kissimmee vs. West Boca Raton football

2026 Florida High School Football Spring Games and Jamborees Full Schedule

Madrid star Jevyn Severson stands with Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema.

Top Iowa High School Football Prospect Approaching 30 Division I Offers

Waukee Northwest's Mack Heitland runs the ball during a football game at Waukee Northwest High School on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Waukee.

Waukee Northwest Football Chasing More As It Sets 2026 Schedule

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Cedar Fall's Jaydon Kimbrough (30) drives to the basket past Johnston's Nicare Cavil (1) on March 13, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Top Iowa High School Boys Basketball Prospect Makes College Decision

Could Nik Khamenia (circled left) team up with former high school classmate Trent Perry at UCLA?

Could Nik Khamenia end up at UCLA with former high school teammate Trent Perry?

Wyatt Valenta looks for his spot before DCG's next play on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Two-Way Iowa High School Football Prospect Makes College Decision

Raikeem Santan and James Cocozzo from Stillwater stop Ousamne Duncanson of Tioga from crossing the goal line.

Top OL Recruit Commits to Rutgers Over Penn State and Multiple Others

Top Iowa High School Football OL Commits To Iowa

Woodbine wide receiver Landon Blum (5) runs with the ball after making a catch around Bishop Garrigan quarterback/defensive back Tate Foertsch (7) during the first quarter in the 8-players state football championship on Nov. 20, 2025, at UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Top Iowa High School Football WR Commits To Penn State, Matt Campbell

Storm Lake junior Jaidyn Coon dunks the basketball against ADM during the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

Jaidyn Coon Makes His College Decision Official

Iowa City Liberty's Reece Rettig looks to attempt a pass during the semifinal round of the Iowa high school football state championships at the UNI-Dome on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Cedar Falls.

Top Iowa High School Football Quarterback Makes College Decision

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Junior guard Cayden Daughtry led Calvary Christian of Fort Lauderdale to the Class 3A state championship and the final No. 1 ranking in the High School on SI Florida Boys Basketball Top 25.

Final Florida High School Boys Basketball Top 25 State Rankings – April 16, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Seton Hall Pirates center Najai Hines (25) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn Men’s Basketball Lands Former Plainfield Star Center Najai Hines

Petition Filed On Behalf Of Iowa High School Boys Basketball Coach

Jayden Yates eyes up a 3-point shot against Georgetown Day.

Saint James' Jayden Yates Voted 2025-26 Maryland Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Ballard guard Jackson Brown (21) drives to the basket between Clear Lake forward Max Larson (53) and guard Titan Schmitt (25) during the third quarter in the class 3A boys sub-state final on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Clarion, Iowa.

Iowa High School Boys Basketball Coach: Society Moving From Team First To Me First

Going Out On Top: In addition to excelling on the basketball court and in the classroom, Andre Martin is leaving a lasting legacy in high school at Howells-Dodge.

On and Off of the Court, Andre Martin Becomes A Natural Born Leader

Iowa City West's Pete Moe dunks the ball during a Class 4A varsity boys' basketball game against Iowa City High, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at City High Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Former Iowa High School, NCAA Div. I Basketball Player Enters Transfer Portal

Indiana High School Parts Ways With Head Boys Basketball Coach

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Iowa High School Girls Basketball Program Hires New Head Coach

Kaylah Tchofua led the way as Walt Whitman won its first Maryland Class 4A title since 2016. The 5-foot-9 posted a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds in the championship game against Richard Montgomery.

Whitman's Kaylah Tchoufa Voted 2025-26 Maryland Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson cuts down the net after Duke defeated the Louisville Cardinals at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Two Former Texas High School Basketball Standouts Selected in WNBA Draft

Regina Catholic's Addie McLaughlin (24) takes the ball into the paint against Rock Valley's Natalie Leusink (31) on March 4, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Iowa High School Girls Basketball Sets Rivalry Saturday Stage

Solon's Callie Levin reacts after a 3-pointer during the Iowa high school state tournament championships at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Des Moines.

Iowa High School Girls Basketball Standout Lands At Northern Iowa

Davenport North's Divine Bourrage (1) high fives her teammates as she's subbed out during the third quarter of the Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

Former Iowa High School Girls Basketball Standout Commits To Illinois

Arrowhead's Natalie Kussow (22) grabs a rebound during a fierce non-conference game versus Wauwatosa East on Jan. 27, 2026.

Natalie Kussow of Arrowhead Voted Wisconsin's Top Individual Standout of 2026 Girls State Basketball Championships

May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Ashley Joens (1) defends during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

WNBA, Gold Medalist Named Iowa Girls Basketball Head Coach

The Onaway Cardinals vs. the Hillman Tigers.

2026 Mississippi High School Softball Playoffs: State Championship Brackets, Schedules - April 17

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Sussex Hamilton's Bitsy Palicka (4) delivers a pitch versus Hartford during a non-conference game on March 25, 2026.

Top 25 Wisconsin High School Softball Rankings - April 16, 2026

Dallas Center-Grimes forward Landry Glasgow (3) kicks the ball around Waverly-Shell Rock defense/midfielder Mya Behrends(6) during the second half in the 2A girls state soccer championship at the Cyclone Sports Complex on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Two New No. 1s Emerge In Iowa Girls High School Soccer

Van Meter's Aniston Netten scores as East Marshall's Bailey Grant catches a ball during the 2025 Iowa high school state softball tournament at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex on July 22, 2025, in Fort Dodge.

Iowa High School Sports Could Include All Eighth-Graders Soon

Senior Merit Ruckh competes for the Garden City boys lacrosse team this season.

New York High School Boys Lacrosse Top 15 Rankings – April 15, 2026

The Penfield girls lacrosse team after it captured the New York State Class A title in the 2025 season. The Patriots are in High School on SI's rankings for the first time this season.

New York High School Girls Lacrosse Top 15 Rankings – April 15, 2026

State Associations will now have the ability to change the number of dives at championship meets, after to NFHS rule changes for 2026-27.

NFHS Approves Swimming & Diving Rule Changes for 2026-27

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Vote: Who is the California High School Baseball Player of the Week? - April 14, 2026

Bartow freshman Ava Haygood high-fives Bailee Ellis (11) after scoring against Plant City earlier this season in the championship game of the Bartow Home of Champions Softball Tournament at Bartow High School. The Yellow Jackets are 17-2 and ranked No. 7 in the High School on SI Florida Softball Top 25.

Florida High School Softball Top 25 State Rankings – April 15, 2026

The 2026 Western Reserve Girls Lacrosse Team

Ohio High School Girls Lacrosse Top 10 Rankings – April 14, 2026

Baltimore and St. Mary's Counties are the two latest school districts to join the Baltimore Ravens flag football program, as 132 schools now offer the sport in Maryland.

The Baltimore Ravens' Investment In Girls Flag Football Grows to More Than $1 Million

Minnesota High School Baseball Top 25 State Rankings - April 14

Trey Davis and the St. Charles Prep Cardinals, pictured here competing against Jackson in the 2025 season, broke into this week's Ohio high school boys lacrosse rankings.

Ohio High School Boys Lacrosse Top 10 Rankings – April 14, 2026

California High School Softball Player of the Week

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Drew Coffman, far right, was hired as the new women's basketball coach at Midwestern State.

Division 2 College Hires Texas High School Basketball Coach To Take Over Program

Four Walker Wildcats hit consecutive home runs in a win over Live Oak

Top 25 Louisiana High School Softball State Rankings - April 13, 2026

Maryland High School Softball Player of the Week

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Taina Fernandez of earned the rare distinction of being a three-time U17 national champion, just one day after also earning a U20 World Team berth.

Taina Fernandez Wins Her Third U17 National Championship, Adding to the U20 Crown She Won on Saturday

Winter Springs' Abigail Hooper went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI to power the Bears past Timber Creek, 13-3.

Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week? – April 13, 2026

The Murrieta Mesa Rams softball team are 18-0 overall and 7-0 in the Southwestern League.

These Six California High School Softball Are Perfect So Far in 2026

South Warren High School pitcher Courtney Norwood winds up in a game against Orange Beach High School, the No. 1 team in the country, on April 9, 2026. South Warren defeated Orange Beach, 6-1.

Top 25 High School Softball National Rankings - April 13, 2026

Lake Minneola's Maddux Bultema pitched a complete-game, four-hitter and smacked a double and drove in two runs to guide the Hawks past Flagler Palm Coast, 5-1.

Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week? – April 13, 2026

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Christian Colon (24) reacts after hitting a RBI single against the New York Mets in the 12th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. He was hired as the head baseball coach at McDonald County High School in Anderson, Mo. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

World Series Champion hired as baseball coach at Missouri High School

Canterbury School pitcher Anthony Meady has helped the defending Class 1A state champ Cougars roar to a 20-3 record and the No. 2 ranking in this week's High School on SI Florida Baseball Top 25.

Florida High School Baseball Top 25 State Rankings – April 13, 2026

The Union County wrestling team displays its championship hardware and placards at the Kentucky State Championships Feb.28, 2026.

Union County High School Is More Than a Kentucky Wrestling Force

Male High School sprinter Grace Bethel (left) wins the Girls 60-meter race at the 2024 Kentucky Indoor State Track Meet, March 2, 2024. Bethel will be challenged by Oldham County's Clara Warrick in the 2026 Eastern Relays 100 meters.

Nation’s Top Track Talent Converges in Louisville for Must-Watch Showdowns at 2026 Eastern Regionals

Paige Sheppard of Union Catholic.

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Iowa Girls High School Soccer Player Ruled Ineligible

Georgetown Visitation is one of three teams which made big jumps this week, with Cubs climbing four spots to No. 8 in the latest Baltimore-DMV girls lacrosse rankings.

Top 25 Baltimore-DMV Girls High School Lacrosse Rankings - April 13, 2026

Paul VI jumped up eight spots to No. 10 after upsetting then-No. 2 St. Johns College in WCAC action.

Top 25 Baltimore-DMV Boys High School Lacrosse Rankings - April 13, 2026

California high school baseball regularly produces some of the best talent in the country and, in 2026, six programs have navigated the season undefeated so far.

A Look at Six California High School Baseball Teams Who Remain Undefeated in 2026

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Kennedy Bradley, who has smashed 42 home runs in the last season and a half, is one the nation's premier power hitters and will play her college softball at the University of Florida.

Texas Softball Phenom Kennedy Bradley Is Out-Homering History And Chasing a Three-Peat

University of Kentucky commit Grayson Willoughby of Trinity High School launches one of two doubles in a game against Providence Catholic (Illinois) Friday, April 10, 2026.

The Louisville Big Four Are Dominate Kentucky High School Baseball

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Charlie Desena was one of three Spartan RTC wrestlers to win titles at the 2026 U20 PNL Freestyle championships.

LHP's Spartan RTC Prevails in U20 PNL Freestyle Championships, Crowning Three Champions

Forney's Addison Smith helped her team reach the Class 6A Division 2 finals.

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Southwood won a marathon softball game against Huntington that saw a combined 99 runs scored

Unbelievable Louisiana Softball Game Sets National Record for Runs Scored

Everest Leydecker, who won a U20 World Championship last year has earned a chance to defend her crown after her title at the USA Women's Wrestling Nationals this week.

USA’s Rising Stars Shine at Women’s U20 Wrestling Nationals in Spokane

The UIL 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Championship games were held at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas, on Friday, April 11.

Texas High School Soccer Championship Day 2 Recap: Prosper Walnut Grove repeats, runs unbeaten streak to 58 games

Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Mason Howell tees off on the 11th hole as his hat slips during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Georgia High School Golf Prodigy Competes Alongside Masters Leader Rory McIlroy

South Warren High School pitcher Courtney Norwood winds up in a game against Orange Beach High School, the No. 1 team in the country, on April 9, 2026. South Warren defeated Orange Beach, 6-1.

South Warren Softball Drops the Nation's No. 1 Ranked Team

Neshannock's Katherine DiMuccio attempts to outrun Conwell-Egan's Cecelia McBeth's throw to first base in the PIAA 2A softball championship game in 2022. The Lancers' 57-game win streak, which began in the 2024 season, was snapped on Thursday, April 9 (2026) in a loss to Shenango.

Pennsylvania High School Softball Team Suffers 1st Loss in Nearly 3 Years

Mountain Vista quarterback Ariana Akey has committed to play flag football at the University of Nebraska.

Ariana Akey Commits to Nebraska, Taking Her Flag Football Journey to The Next Level

Denver’s Abigail Peterson (top) wrestles West Marshall’s Kielly Kasal in a Class 1A 100-pound semifinal match Feb. 6, 2026 during the IGHSAU State Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. She is ranked No. 1 at 95-pounds in our latest girls' wrestling national rankings.

2026 Girls Wrestling Postseason National Rankings - April 10, 2026

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