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A South Carolina jury awarded $4.8 million to a former high school football player after a 2022 heat stroke, renewing attention on athlete heat safety.

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Ben Rolapp has committed to Boston College over 17 other offers.

Connecticut

Brunswick School standout Ben Rolapp discusses choosing Boston College over 17 other scholarship offers, handling recruiting pressure and preparing for his senior season.

Boys tackle athletes compete in drills under the watchful eye of coaches during the National Summer Showcase in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Football

Nearly 500 football athletes from 32 states traveled to Williamsburg for the National Summer Showcase, featuring elite instruction, recruiting education and a growing girls flag football division.

Oregon

Meet Oregon's top 25 high school defensive backs for the 2026 season, featuring elite cornerbacks, safeties and breakout prospects from every corner of the state.

West Orange's football team, which has won 20 games over the past two seasons, is on the positive end of transfer numbers for the first time in a while under head coach Geno Thompson (center rear).

Florida

Central Florida football coaches discussed transfers, new Florida eligibility rules and roster building during High School Football Media Days as teams prepare for the 2026 season.

Catholic New Iberia 2028 DE Jagger LaBauve

Louisiana

Meet 10 Louisiana high school football players poised for breakout 2026 seasons, including prospects from Catholic New Iberia, Lafayette, Teurlings Catholic, Huntington and more.

Virginia

Here are the 25 biggest Virginia high school football games of the 2026 season, led by state champion showdowns, historic rivalries and interstate tests.

Louisiana

Lafayette Renaissance, Westminster Christian, Abbeville, Huntington and Wossman headline five Louisiana high school football teams poised to surprise during the 2026 season.

Florida

Carlos Woods out at Booker High School days before practice starts.

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.

Lake Oswego's Cash Wilks (left) will play a critical role in the Lakers' bid to repeat as 6A state champion this fall.

Meet the top 25 linebackers to watch in Oregon high school football entering the 2026 season, including standout defenders from Class 6A through the eight-man ranks.

Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake St. Mary's have formed a partnership to share their athletic programs in grades 7-12.

Iowa

Storm Lake and Storm Lake St. Mary's will expand their athletic sharing agreement to nearly every sport beginning this fall for students in grades 7-12.

Illinois

Litchfield Senior will not field varsity program this coming fall.

New York

The Brothers went 13-0 last season and captured its three consecutive state title last season

Hagerty High's football team with head coach Steve Mikles, front far right, is ready to take the next step in 2026 with a deep playoff run in a new classification and district.

Florida

Central Florida football coaches discussed the FHSAA's new Open Division, Independent League and statewide reclassification during Football Media Days in Heathrow.

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.

Ames guard Jamison Poe (14) goes for a loose ball around Des Moines Roosevelt guard Charlie King (11) and forward Ja'Vion Bell (2) during the fourth quarter at Harrison Barnes Gymnasium in Ames High School on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa

Des Moines Roosevelt’s Charlie King commits to Northern Iowa.

Maryland

The countdown to kickoff is officially on. With summer halfway over, the 2026 high school football season in Maryland will soon be here. The first games will ta

Chase Porter was announced as the new coach at Louisville Male High School on Friday, December 19, 2025

Kentucky

First-year coach Chase Porter leads a young Male football team into the 2026 season as the Bulldogs replace a veteran senior class.

Oklahoma

The Fightin’ Chicks last winning season was in 2022

Notre Dame Academy standout senior running back Kingston Allen (7) headlines the list of top returning offensive players heading into the 2026 season.

Wisconsin

High School On SI highlights Wisconsin's top returning offensive football players for 2026, led by Notre Dame Academy running back Kingston Allen.

Owensboro senior running back Tee Green (21) will be the go-to back this season having rushed for more than 10 yards per carry last year.

Kentucky

Defending Kentucky Class 5A champion Owensboro replaces key seniors but returns a talented group of receivers and defensive backs entering the 2026 football season.

Boyle County High School will again rely on junior quarterback Jhet Raleigh to guide the offense. Raleigh threw for 2,000-plus yards in 2025 along with 22 touchdowns against two interceptions.

Kentucky

Defending Kentucky Class 4A champion Boyle County returns five-star tight end Seneca Driver and an experienced roster as the Rebels pursue another state title in 2026.

Chase Courtemanche brings the ball upfield.

New Hampshire

New Hampton standout Chase Courtemanche discusses playing five football positions, competing in two sports and how lacrosse helped shape his success on the gridiron.

Oregon

High School On SI highlights the top 25 Oregon high school football linemen to watch in 2026, featuring elite offensive and defensive prospects from across the state.