Football

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.

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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

Maryland

Rico Jackson has had a productive offseason to say the least. Jackson, a rising senior defensive back at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland, h

West Lyon’s Easton DeJong (13) runs into the endzone after catching a pass in a trick play Nov. 20, 2025 during the Class 1A state football championship against the Iowa City Regina Regals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Iowa

Wildcats went unbeaten in 2025, return starting QB Easton DeJong.

Kuemper Catholic’s Jarin Hoffman (5) carries the ball against the Van Meter Bulldogs Nov. 21, 2025 during the Class 2A high school state football championship at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Iowa

Kuemper Catholic won Class 2A title last fall, went a perfect 13-0 overall.

Central Catholic quarterback Caden Smith has become of the fastest rising high school quarterbacks in New England.

Massachusetts

Caden Smith, the leader of one of the best football teams in the country, is in for a big senior season for the Central Catholic Raiders.

Louisiana

Derrick Hooker transfers to University Lab to join Knox Kiffin.

Team USA routed Team Canada, 60-0, in the 2026 6-Man Can-Am Bowl, on Independence Day in Wyoming.

Football

The Americans recorded the first shutout in Can-Am Bowl history, while extending their winning streak to five games in the 6-Man football series, behind standout performances from players across five states.

Grant Johnson Jr., who passed away from a bacterial infection two weeks after his high school graduation, is being remembered fondly by his football teammates at Washougal High.

Washington

Fast progressing bacterial infection claims the life of 18-year old Washington State football player two weeks removed from his high school graduation.

South Carolina

Four-star Irmo offensive lineman Nate Carson explains what convinced him to stay home and commit to the University of South Carolina.

Football

The latest wave of college football commitments includes the sons and siblings of NFL stars, Hall of Famers and college legends.

Johnston's Trevin Helming (15) looks to the corner of the end zone for an open receiver on Nov. 7, 2025, at Johnston High School.

Iowa

Dragons advanced to the Class 5A quarterfinals a year ago.

Iowa

Tigers fell in Class 5A semifinals to Dowling Catholic last year.

Iowa

Trojans improved win total to eight last season.

Cedar Rapids Xavier head coach Duane Schulte talks with players after a Class 4A varsity football game against Clear Creek Amana, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Saints Field in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Iowa

Saints went unbeaten in 2025 and claimed the Class 4A state football championship.

Ames' quarterback Cameron Cantonwine (11) battle for a few yard for a first down after getting tackled bu Sioux City East's defensive line James Hogancamp (42) and linebacker Jacob Breyfogle (24) during the first quarter at Ames High Football field on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa

Black Raiders return several key pieces from nine-win season.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) works to get past Greenfield's Jayden Valdez (13) during the game on February 26, 2025. Wisconsin Lutheran won the game, 93-59.

National

A handful of standouts captured state titles in the 2025-26 high school season

Raines look back as he advances downfield

Connecticut

West Haven's rising Class of 2029 standout Nathaniel Raines Jr. isn't letting early recruiting attention change his approach.

Illinois

With summer vacations in full swing across the nation, the crack of pads and the sounds of whistles will soon be blaring on high school football fields across t

New York

The Garnets went 14-0 and captured their fifth state title in program history in 2025

Oak Grove Warriors' quarterback Kellen Hall (12) passes the ball during the game against the Germantown Mavericks in Madison, Miss., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Mississippi

From prolific pocket passers to dynamic dual-threat stars, these signal-callers are primed for breakout and championship 2026 campaigns in Mississippi high school football.

Pickerington North's Kymani Johnson (left) and Ethan Zananiri celebrate Johnson’s touchdown catch Oct. 24 2025, at Gahanna. (photo by John Hulkenberg)

Ohio

Pickerington North looks to extend its winning streak against rival Pickerington Central before entering Ohio Capital Conference play.

New York

The Red Raiders went 10-2 and captured their 28th Monsignor Martin championship title last season

Landen Miree (9) of the Vikings waves to the crowd after Princeton scores the winning touchdown of the game, defeating Oak Hills 30-27 on Oct. 10, 2025.

Ohio

After opening against Archbishop Moeller, the Princeton High faces nine consecutive Greater Miami Conference games.

Battle Ground's Maddox Porter (3) catches the ball during a TSSAA high school football playoff game between Grace Christian and Battle Ground Academy on Nov. 14, 2025.

Tennessee

The defending Division II-AA state champion missed High School Football America's preseason Top 300, but the numbers suggest the Wildcats are poised for another big season.