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Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports

Mike Swanson, SBLive Sports

Joined: Feb 23, 2022

Mike Swanson is the Trending News Editor for SBLive Sports. He's been in journalism since 2003, having worked as a reporter, city editor, copy editor and high school sports editor in California, Connecticut and Oregon.

Sean Gaca, left, completed one of the most head-turning 2-point passes you'll ever see for Franklin High School in Tennessee.
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Winning 2-point conversion in Tennessee high school football started as bobbled extra-point snap

Down 1, Franklin holder Sean Gaca turned what looked like an errant extra point into the game-winner in overtime

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Bill Hurst of Centreville Academy (Mississippi) was voted best high school football coach in America by SBLive/SI readers.
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Bill Hurst (Mississippi): Best high school football coach in America, SBLive/SI readers decide

Hurst has led Centreville Academy to nine state championships heading into the 2024 season

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Mater Dei pass rusher Nasir Wyatt eyes the St. Frances quarterback during the 2023 high school football season.
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Vote: Who is the best high school edge rusher in the nation in 2024?

Which of these 20 superstar pass rushers will be the best of the best in 2024?

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Folsom (California) quarterback Ryder Lyons prepares to take on a Long Beach Poly defender.
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National high school football plays of the week: Vote (8/27/2024)

Watch High School on SI's video of the top 10 plays of the week and choose your favorite

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Chaminade Madonna wide receiver Jansen Lopez running against St. John Bosco’s defense.
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Chaminade-Madonna vs. St. John Bosco after 3 quarters: 32 penalties, 33 cramps, 27-27 tie

It hasn't been pretty — or quick — but the struggle between Florida and California high school football powers is real

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Chaminade-Madonna coach Dameon Jones addresses team after 56-0 preseason win over Archbishop Carroll on Aug. 16, 2024.
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Chaminade-Madonna sophomore QB Tyler Chance thrives as starter vs. St. John Bosco

He took charge with two TD passes in the first half leading Florida high school football team's up-tempo offense

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St. Thomas Aquinas QB Andrew Indorf found Julius Jones Jr. for a 54-yard TD against Bishop Gorman on Saturday.
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Aquinas sophomore WR Julius Jones Jr. shows on long TD why he's piling up Power 4 offers

4-star receiver blows by the Bishop Gorman defense for a 54-yard touchdown on a pass from Andrew Indorf

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Bishop Gorman's Jett Washington, a 2026 prospect, already has 21 college offers.
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Bishop Gorman's Jett Washington lowers boom on Aquinas' Richard Compton, who hangs on, shrugs

Washington, a 4-star safety, drew a questionable flag on the play, while Compton drew cheers

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Bishop Gorman (Nevada) senior Derek Meadows in among the top receivers in the nation. | Jann Hendry, SBLive
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Bishop Gorman WR Derek Meadows shows LSU his speed, hands on 41-yard TD catch

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Lightning in Florida has delayed the start of Bishop Gorman (Nevada) vs. St. Thomas Aquinas high school football on ESPN.
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Lightning delays start of Bishop Gorman-St. Thomas Aquinas on ESPN

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Folsom five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons scored an incredible rushing TD on Friday night against Long Beach Poly.
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Folsom QB Ryder Lyons breaks ankles, bulldozes Long Beach Poly defenders on TD run

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St. Edward takes the field before a football game in 2023, led by head coach Tom Lombardo.
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Live score updates: St. Edward beats Pickerington North in 2024 high school football opener

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