Illinois

DePaul Prep has elevated to No. 2 in this week's Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball Rankings.
Illinois

Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball Rankings (12/19/2024)

Mike Clark
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DePaul Prep has elevated to No. 2 in this week's Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball Rankings.
Illinois

Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball Rankings (12/19/2024)

Kenwood remains No. 1, while DePaul Prep moves up to No. 2 this week; St. Laurence soars up to No. 6; Fenwick and Rock island join the rankings.

Mike Clark
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Ryan Burton of St. Joe Regional (NJ) has his arm raised in victory after defeating Louis Cerchio of Delbarton in the 175 lbs final at NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on March 2, 2024. He is ranked No. 1 in our national rankings at 175.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings (12/20/2024)

The Christmas break brings no rest for the wrestling world as top high school tournaments unfold nationwide which will impact our National High School Wrestling Rankings.

Billy Buckheit
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Mater Dei senior Marcus Harris goes up for a first-quarter catch in the 2024 CIF Open Division state championship game against De La Salle.
Rankings

SBLive/SI Top 25 national high school football rankings (12/16/2024)

Mater Dei keeps its No. 1 ranking after beating De La Salle in the California Open Division final; three new teams enter the Power 25

René Ferrán
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Streetsboro's Naomi Benson.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (12/16/2024)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Dec. 9-15?

Bob Lundeberg
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Pittsburg running back Jamar Searcy.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (12/16/2024)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Dec. 9-15?

Bob Lundeberg
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Harris family with coach Eliah Drinkwitz
Missouri

Oregon visit in January, possible top schools in February for 4-Star DB/ATH Keenan Harris

Keenan Harris plans to visit Oregon Ducks in January.

Ryan Wright
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Leo DeLuca of Blair Academy (New Jersey), the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 120 lbs, and his Blair Academy teammates opened their season at last week's Walsh Ironman. The will be in action again this weekend at the Robin Leff Tournament at Southern Regional.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings (12/13/2024)

New Jersey is set to open its season this weekend; Rankings updated as wrestlers settled into their early season weight classes

Billy Buckheit
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The Byron Nelson High School volleyball team (Trophy Club, Texas) finished the 2024 season as the No. 1 team in the High School on SI national rankings after winning the UIL Class 6A, Division II title.
News

Byron Nelson (Texas) Crowned High School On SI's National Volleyball Champion

Byron Nelson (Texas) dominates the 2024 high school volleyball season, finishing 40-1 with a 36-match win streak. Discover the full SBLive Power 25 rankings featuring the nation's top teams and unbeaten champions.

Jeff Gardenour
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Kenwood, off to a 5-0 start, is No. 1 in this week's Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball Rankings.
Illinois

Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (12/12/2024)

Public League power Kenwood, defending Class 4A champion Homewood-Flossmoor and Catholic League Blue power DePaul Prep lead the first rankings of the season

Mike Clark
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2017: Bill Belichick celebrates after Super Bowl LI where the New England Patriots vs The Atlanta Falcon at NRG Stadium, Houston.
North Carolina

Andy's Rant: How will Bill Belichick transition to recruiting high school football players?

Numerous media outlets are reporting the 6-time Super Bowl champion head coach will soon be the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program

Andy Villamarzo
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Clearwater Central Catholic vs. Chaminade-Madonna FHSAA 1M Final December 7, 2023
Florida

Illinois signee Jershaun Newton to miss FHSAA Class 1A title game versus Chaminade-Madonna: Report

According to Primetime Preps' Bob Putnam, the dual-threat quarterback will be out for Wednesday night's contest

Andy Villamarzo
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Jordan Walker led Bryant to the Arkansas 7A championship. The Hornets are No. 19 in the Power 25.
Rankings

SBLive/SI Top 25 national high school football rankings (12/9/2024)

Mater Dei of California can cement its No.1 ranking with a final victory this week; teams from Florida, Maryland and Ohio enter the Top 25

René Ferrán
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Joseph Sanderfer of Massillon Perry (foreground) wrestles Bo Bassett of Bishop McCort during their 144 pound semifinal match during the 2024 Ironman Wrestling Tournament at Walsh Jesuit High School on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Bassett won the match and went to capture the 144 pound title.
Wrestling

Faith Christian Academy Dominates Walsh Ironman Wrestling Tournament, Claims National Glory

Faith Christian Academy wins the Walsh Ironman wrestling tournament with three champions and nine place-winners. Bishop McCort finishes second, while Lake Highland Prep and Wyoming Seminary round out the top teams.

Billy Buckheit
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Warren Township's Caleb Noble (back) controls Hononegah's Rocco Cassioppi during their 106-pound Illinois Class 3A state championship, in February, at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Noble won, 6-5, and enters this season as the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 106 lbs.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings: Adjustments, Ironman Seeds, and Missing Stars (12/5/2024)

The 2024-2025 high school wrestling season is in full swing and so is High School On SI with our first set of National High School Wrestling Rankings of the regular season.

Billy Buckheit
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Althoff 2025 running back Dierre Hill Jr. has committed to Oregon
Illinois

Vote: Who was the 2024 Illinois Football Player of the Year?

We give you six candidates to choose from

Andy Villamarzo
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The East St. Louis Flyers capped a brilliant season with a 48-28 win over Geneva in the Class 6A Illinois high school football state championship game and finished No. 1 in our Final Top 25 Illinois High School Football Rankings of the 2024 season.
Illinois

Final 2024 Top 25 Illinois High School Football Rankings

State champions East St. Louis, Loyola and Mount Carmel top our final 2024 Top 25 Illinois High School Football State Rankings.

Mike Clark
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St. John Bosco kept it close in the second meeting, but Mater Dei beat the Braves for the second time this season.
Rankings

SBLive/SI Top 25 national high school football rankings (12/2/2024)

No. 1 Mater Dei defeats rival St. John Bosco again, setting up a showdown with No. 21 De La Salle for the CIF Open Division championship

René Ferrán
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Central-Phenix City's Gerritt Griggs.
National

Vote: Who should be High School Sports on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (12/2/2024)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Nov. 25-Dec. 1?

Bob Lundeberg
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Wilsonville quarterback Mark Wiepert.
National

Vote: Who should be High School Sports on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (12/2/2024)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Nov. 25-Dec. 1?

Bob Lundeberg
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Loyola Academy plays York on Saturday for the Class 8A Illinois high school football state championship.
Illinois

Loyola Academy overcomes early deficit to beat York in 8A Illinois football state championship: Live updates recap

Iowa recruits Ryan Fitzgerald, Drew MacPherson carry Ramblers to school's 6th title

Cody Thorn
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Chicago Mt. Carmel QB Jack Elliott (Vanderbilt commit) leads the Caravan offense with his arm and his legs.
Illinois

Chicago Mt. Carmel's Jack Elliott picks Batavia apart in Illinois state championship: Live updates recap

The Caravan get seven touchdowns (six passing) from their Vanderbilt-committed quarterback

Mike Swanson
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Ronnie GoMiller, left, had a huge game in the 2024 Class 6A Illinois high school football state championship game.
Illinois

East St. Louis beats Geneva for 11th Illinois football state championship: Live updates recap

Flyers show off their balanced offense with a track meet of a victory for the Class 6A title

Mike Swanson
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Althoff 2025 running back Dierre Hill Jr. has committed to Oregon
Recruiting

Dierre Hill, Oregon Ducks commit, racks up 518 yards, 7 touchdowns in state championship win

Dierre Hill delivered a 518-yard, 7-touchdown state championship game performance

Andrew Nemec
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Althoff 2025 running back Dierre Hill Jr. has committed to Oregon
Illinois

Oregon 4-star commit rushes for state record 438 yards in an Illinois state championship game

Althoff Catholic running back Dierre Hill Jr. set an IHSA record in the Class 1A state championship game

Andy Villamarzo
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North Crowley plays Coppell in Texas on Saturday in one of the national high school football games of the week.
National

National high school football games of the week: High School on SI staff pick 'em (11/29/2024)

Mater Dei or St. John Bosco? North Crowley or Coppell? We pick the winners and final scores of the 10 best high school football games across the country

Mike Swanson
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