New York

Sophomore guard Kaleena Smith (11) has led Ontario Christian into the Nike Tournament of Championship finals in Arizona.
National

Day 3: Ontario Christian, Archbishop Mitty set up all-California Nike TOC championship showdown

Todd Milles
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Sophomore guard Kaleena Smith (11) has led Ontario Christian into the Nike Tournament of Championship finals in Arizona.
National

Day 3: Ontario Christian, Archbishop Mitty set up all-California Nike TOC championship showdown

Ontario Christian subdues Bullis, 73-65, while defending champions handle Mater Dei, 59-42, in semifinals Friday night

Todd Milles
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Aquinas quarterback Trent Buttles looks downfield for Alexis Rosado.
New York

Vote: Who Was The Top Sophomore Football Player In New York Of 2024?

We’ve picked out 17 sophomore football players in New York that stood out this past 2024 season

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Stillwater's Ethan Holliday was recently named MLB Pipeline's top amateur draft prospect for the 2025 MLB Draft.
Oklahoma

Stillwater's Ethan Holliday named top 2025 MLB draft prospect: One of three Oklahoma preps in Pipeline's Top 100

Oklahoma prep shortstops Eli Willits, Carson Brumbaugh also land in top 59 of MLB Pipeline's preseason rankings

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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.

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Columbus Explorers forward Cameron Boozer (12) and Archbishop Ryan Raiders forward Jaden Murray (22) chase the ball during the third quarter of a game during the 50th annual City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.
Florida

City of Palms Classic Day 2: Top Teams Shine, Upsets and Elite Performances Dominate Action

Day 2 of the 51st City of Palms Classic featured top-ranked teams like Montverde Academy and Columbus, thrilling games, and elite talent, including standout performances from Cameron Boozer, CJ Ingram, and Jalen Montonati.

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Xavier Watson makes the catch for a Waverly touchdown during the Wolverines' 46-26 win over Fonda-Fultonville in the NYSPHSAA Class C football final Dec. 2, 2023 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse.
New York

New York Star High School Tight End Officially Signs with UConn

Xavier Watson, a 3-star recruit out of Waverly High School, committed to the Huskies over the summer.

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The Montverde Academy Eagles compete against the Archbishop Carroll Patriots in the first round of the 51st annual City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Montverde Academy won 96-77.
Florida

City of Palms Classic Day 1: Top Teams, Elite Talent Shines in Nation's Premier High School Basketball Showcase

The 51st Annual City of Palms Classic tipped off with top-ranked teams and elite players like Jalen Montonati and Dante Allen making waves. Discover key results, MVPs, and standout performances from Day 1 of the premier high school basketball showcase.

Ross Van De Griek
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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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IonaÕs Crew Davis (5) runs for a first half touchdown against Saint AnthonyÕs during football action at Iona Prep in New Rochelle Oct. 4, 2024.
New York

Vote: Who was the 2024 New York Football Player of the Year?

We give you seven candidates to choose from

Andy Villamarzo
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Somers defeated Whitesboro 51-27 to win the Class A NYSPHSAA football championship at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York Dec. 6, 2024.
New York

Final Top 25 New York High School Football Rankings (12/17/2024)

Iona Prep finishes as the No. 1 team in our 12th and final set of New York rankings

Andy Villamarzo
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Dayton Flyers guard Malachi Smith (11), a former star at New York' City's St. Raymond, guards North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) during the an NCAA mens basketball game in Hawaii in November.
New York

Former NYC Basketball Standout Performing Well on the Next Level for the Dayton Flyers

Bronx native Malachi Smith, a redshirt junior and graduate of New York basketball power St. Raymond School for Boys, has dealt with injury after injury since he

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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?

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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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Darrell Sumpter, an assistant coach with the William Floyd boys varsity basketball coach since 2015 and instrumental figure in founding of the WFSD Youth Basketball Program, was killed in a car crash on Friday.
New York

Long Island high school basketball coach dies in a car crash

As first reported by Newsday, Darrell Sumpter, an assistant coach for the William Floyd varsity boys basketball team, was killed in a car crash on Friday. The W

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Johnstown Tomahawks goalkeeper Zack Ferris has announced its commitment to play his college ice hockey at West Point.
Pennsylvania

Johnstown Tomahawks goalie Zach Ferris Commits to Army

Ferris has allowed just 3.12 goals-against this season.

Jeff Hawkins
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Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, shown while playing for Team Melo last summer, and his teammates at Long Island Lutheran will battle against Bryce James and Sierra Canyon on Friday night on Long Island in New York. The game of legendary sons will be stream live on ESPN+.
New York

Kiyan Anthony vs. Bryce James: Sons of NBA Legends Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James Face-Off Friday on Long Island

Kiyan Anthony and Bryce James, sons of NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, face off Friday at UBS Arena on Long Island. Watch Long Island Lutheran vs. Sierra Canyon live on ESPN+.

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Iona Prep celebrates its second title since 2021 after beating St. Anthony's 43-22 in the CHSFL AAA championship Nov. 23, 2024 at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The Gaels finished tied with Christian Brothers Academy-Syracuse for the New York Sportswriters Association's top ranking in Class AA.
New York

New York State Sportswriters Announce Their Final State Football Rankings in Each Class

The New York State Sportswriters Association released its final rankings for the 2024 high school football season. Teams finished tied atop Class AA and Class A

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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

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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.

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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

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New York Giants' defensive lineman Casey Rogers, a former two-sport athlete at Syracuse's Westhill High, blocked a field goal attempt in the Giants loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
New York

Former Central New York football standout blocks field goal for New York Giants

Westhill High grad Casey Rogers makes a big special teams play.

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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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Somers players hold their plaque and signs after beating Whitesboro in the NYSPHSAA Class A football championship game for the second year in a row Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.
New York

NYSPHSAA Football Championships: Recaps, Highlights and Repeats

Six 2024 New York state football champions were crowned in a thrilling weekend of action.

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Bearden's Natalya Hodge.
National

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

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

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