California

Whitney football is getting back to basics as first-year coach Brian Brickey takes the reigns.

California

New Whitney coach Brian Brickey is simplifying the Wildcats' offense and defense while emphasizing fundamentals and physicality as the program looks to climb the Sierra-Foothill League standings.

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Football

Explore the complete schedules for every team in the High School On SI Power 25 Preseason National Football Rankings, including marquee matchups and the toughest roads to No. 1.

Palos Verdes QB Ryan Rakowski will lead the Sea Kings into promising 2026 campaign.

California

High School On SI is counting down the CIF Southern Section high school football preseason Top 25 ahead of the 2026 season. Who's No. 1?

Taylor Lee of Pacifica/Oxnard is a top quarterback to watch this upcoming 2026 high school football season.

California

From Brady Edmunds to Koa Malau'ulu, here are the top quarterbacks to watch during the 2026 California high school football season in the CIF Southern Section and beyond.

Jelani Dippel, of Central East, led his team to a state Division 1-A championship last year while leading all junior quarterbacks with 4,583 passing yards and 58 touchdowns.

California

The Golden State looks blessed with another massive long list of promising signal-callers to a state with a long history of QB greats.

Pennsylvania's Marlee Solomon was one of four U.S. champions to win titles at the U17 Women's Freestyle World Championships, leading the Americans to the team title for the first time since 2021.

Wrestling

Following Taina Fernandez's historic third straight U17 world title, Team USA added three more individual champions, a silver medal and three bronze medals to capture the 2026 U17 Women's Freestyle team championship in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Top-ranked 2028 recruit Austin Attalah has completed a transfer from Cajon High in San Bernardino to Orange Lutheran High.

California

Offensive lineman Austin Attalah has completed a transfer from Cajon to Orange Lutheran ahead of the 2026 football season.

Granite Bay senior quarterback Dominic Cattolico will again helm the Grizzly offense. Cattolico threw for nearly 1,700 yards and 11 TDs last season.

California

Granite Bay returns veteran leaders on both sides of the ball after reaching the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 2 championship game in 2025.

Folsom quarterback Brody Rudnicki has committed to Cal.

California

Defending state champion Folsom and Oak Ridge headline High School On SI's Sierra Foothill League football previews, featuring top returning players, key storylines and must-watch games.

Jesuit High School linebacker Brayden Quinn celebrates in a 2025 game against Rio Americano. Quinn will lead the Marauder defense this season.

California

Jesuit returns experienced running backs, defensive leaders and 13 seniors as the Marauders prepare for another challenging Sierra Foothill League season.

Del Oro High School football will lean on team leadership to help the Golden Eagles navigate a daunting Sierra-Foothill League schedule.

California

Del Oro enters the 2026 football season with experienced leadership, talented skill players and high expectations as the Golden Eagles prepare for another challenging Sierra Foothill League schedule.

The Sunnyside Wildcats are mourning the tragic death of freshman Robert Peele Jr., who was killed while riding his electric scooter to football practice last week.

California

Sunnyside High School freshman football player Robert Peele Jr. died after a scooter accident. Teammates, coaches and family honored his life and will remember him during the Wildcats' season opener.

Baseball

Perfect Game announces the 60-player roster for the 2026 DICK'S All-American Classic at Citizens Bank Park.

The inaugural UP NEXT: No Days Off Class of 2026 celebrates the next generation of elite student-athletes whose talent, leadership, and relentless work ethic are shaping the future of sports. The class spans multiple sports and recognizes competitors who embody the "No Days Off" mentality both on and off the field.

National

Whistle Sports and DAZN unveil the inaugural UP NEXT: No Days Off Class of 2026, recognizing 16 elite young athletes whose talent, character and work ethic represent the future of sports.

Pennsylvania's Riley Karwowski captured the 110-pound title in convincing fashion, earning her Outstanding Wrestler honors at Fargo.

Wrestling

Pennsylvania captured the 16U girls team title at Fargo while Riley Karwowski earned Outstanding Wrestler honors and several future stars emerged at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals.

A familiar cast of nationally powerhouses sit atop the High School On SI Preseason Power 25 National High School Football Rankings, as the start of 2026 football season rapidly approaches.

Ascenders, St. Frances Academy, defending champion Buford, St. John Bosco and St. Thomas Aquinas make up top five; 12 teams from last year's final rankings return in preseason Power 25

Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School on January 2, 2026.

National

The son of a Pro Football Hall of Famer chooses Stanford

Cathedral Catholic football star and USC commit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson has a signed a major NIL deal with automaker KIA.

Honor Fa'alave- Johnson hasn't played a down of college football yet but the 5-star USC Commit is already building a brand that extends well beyond the Friday N

Ohio's Zach Aquila came to Fargo ranked No. 31 nationally. He left with a Junior National freestyle title, included a big win over No. 2 Mario Carini in the finals.

Wrestling

Ohio's Zack Aquila, Minnesota's Davis Parrow, Hawaii's Analu Woode and Pennsylvania's Brayden Wenrich stunned higher-ranked opponents as Junior Freestyle champions were crowned in Fargo.

Baseball

More than 100 high school baseball players were selected this year’s draft

Bishop Feehan (MA) pitcher Brody Bumila starts against St. John’s April 16 in Shrewsbury. Bumila is the No. 23 overall prospect on MLB.com.

National

The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday with the first, second and third rounds. Many teams will select high school prospects from around the country, and High Sc

Grady Emerson during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. Emerson is the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

National

More than 100 high school baseball standouts could have their name called this weekend

Wrestling

Friday morning will see the start of the Boys’ Junior Freestyle Competition at the USA Wrestling 16U and Junior National Championships at the Fargodome in North

Taven Epps (left) and Jaxsen Stokes were part of the championship West squad at Nike's The Opening.

California

Jaxsen Stokes and Taven Epps carried more than their football talent to Nike's famed campus in Oregon. They carried the pride of Los Angeles—and months of preparation that culminated in a championship.

Former St. Ignatius Prep (Cal.) quarterback Caedon Afsharipour throws the ball downfield, will play this fall at Loomis Chaffee.

Connecticut

Caedon Afsharipour of San Francisco, California, is coming to Connecticut High School football after capturing a CA state title