Missouri

Raymore-Peculiar running back DeZephen Walker.
Missouri

Top running backs in Missouri high school football: Vote for the best in 2024

Levi Payton
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Raymore-Peculiar running back DeZephen Walker.
Missouri

Top running backs in Missouri high school football: Vote for the best in 2024

Best high school running backs in Missouri highlighted by top college recruits

Levi Payton
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Recent Articles

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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Central's Rue Wells drives downcourt as the Bulldogs take on the St. John Bosco Braves (Calif.) during the 39th Annual Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions at Great Southern Bank Arena on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
Missouri

Missouri judge to decide fate of high school basketball star Tayshaun "Rue" Wells

Judge will rule whether Wells is eligible to play senior season following transfer from Springfield Central to Liberty

Levi Payton
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One of the top quarterbacks in the state of Missouri, Cardinal Ritter senior Carson Boyd is bound for Illinois.
Missouri

Top quarterbacks in Missouri high school football: Vote for best in 2024

We want to hear from you: Vote who is the best quarterback in the state of Missouri for 2024

Levi Payton
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Saniyah Hall and Montverde Academy (Fla.) are SBLive's new No. 1 girls basketball team before NIKE Tournament of Champions.
National

Top 25 national high school girls basketball rankings: Montverde Academy (Florida) moves up to take top spot

Led by Ohio product Saniyah Hall, Eagles are off to 6-0 start heading into winter holiday tournament season

Todd Milles
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Cantwell family at Michigan with Sherrone Moore.
Missouri

Michigan and Ohio State host 5-star 2026 OT Jackson Cantwell

Missouri 2026 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell ready to narrow top schools list.

Ryan Wright
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The Lee's Summit Tigers are off to a 4-0 start and they jumped 11 spots in this week's Top 25 Missouri Boys High School Basketball Rankings to No. 7.
Missouri

Top 25 Missouri Boys High School Basketball Rankings (12/16/2024)

Lee’s Summit jumps 11 spots to No. 7; Nixa, Blue Springs South and Liberty North enter the Top 25.

Sean West
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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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Williams Nwaneri
Recruiting

5 biggest college football transfer portal commitments so far

A look at the top transfer portal commitments so far

Andrew Nemec
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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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De Smet 2025 quarterback Dillon Duff was named Class 6 first-team all-state by the Missouri Football Coaches Association.
Missouri

Missouri High School Football All-State: Missouri Football Coaches Association Announces Class 6 Team

Led by Class 6 Player of the Year Dillon Duff, De Smet won the Class 6 state title

Levi Payton
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Eureka offensive tackle Jack Lange (right), committed to the University of Missouri, has been named Missouri Class 5 first team all-state by the Missouri Football Coaches Association.
Missouri

Missouri High School Football all State: Missouri Football Coaches Association Announces Class 5 Team

Class 5 state champion Platte County gets 10 all-state selections

Levi Payton
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Denton Ryan offensive lineman Ty Haywood (70) delivers a block during a 2023 game.
Recruiting

Top 5 unsigned recruits: 5-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood is the biggest prize available

A look at the top five unsigned players in the class of 2025

Andrew Nemec
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SBLive Sports 2024 November Photos of the Month
National

View best high school sports photos from November powered by SBLive Professional Photographers Network

SBLive Sports has a network of elite professional photographers across the nation covering high school sporting events, and here are best of the best images published in November.

Todd Shurtleff
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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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Fort Dodge's Koy Davidson is among those set to compete in the Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic beginning Friday.
Iowa

Council Bluffs Classic brings together elite wrestlers from six states

Boys, girls from six states gather for Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic

Dana Becker
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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans white horse mascot Traveler with female rider Dana Kanstul during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Georgia

Top 12 covered by Georgia 4-star DB Cortez Redding

Two SEC teams standing out for 4-star 2026 DB Cortez Redding.

Ryan Wright
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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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Georgia 2026 LB Brayden Rouse at Tennessee.
Georgia

Recruiting interest still building on 26-offer four-star Georgia LB/ATH Brayden Rouse

SEC and ACC teams making strong early push for 2026 LB/ATH Brayden Rouse.

Ryan Wright
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Dublin Coffman's (Ohio) Loc Webber shined at the Ironman, placing third.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week? (12/10/2024)

Here are 12 nominees for your voting consideration.

Billy Buckheit
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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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Oak Park is the new No. 1 boys basketball team in Missouri.
Missouri

Top 25 Missouri Boys High School Basketball Rankings (12/9/2024)

Oak Park moves to No. 1; Raytown, North Kansas City, Ladue and Republic joining the rankings.

Sean West
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De Smet Jesuit vs. Nixa Missouri Class 6 football state championship game (photos)
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Missouri

Stunning Images from the Missouri Class 6 Football State Championship

SBLive Photographer David Smith captured these views of the De Smet Jesuit vs. Nixa showdown for the state title.

Gary Adornato, Todd Shurtleff
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Christian Academy of Louisville's Connor Hodge.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (12/9/2024)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Dec. 2-8?

Bob Lundeberg
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