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Sophomore Derek Vazquez was one of four members of Charlotte Christian's Class 4A baseball state championship team to be named all-state by the NCISAA.

Sophomore Derek Vazquez was one of four members of Charlotte Christian's Class 4A baseball state championship team to be named all-state by the NCISAA.

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State champions Charlotte Christian, Faith Christian and Crossroads Christian headline the selections, with 56 players earning NCISAA all-state baseball honors.

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Class 1A UIL State track and field meet on May 16, 2026, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Track and Field

Who was the top boys high school track and field athlete in America during the 2026 season? Vote now and compare the accomplishments of the nation's best sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers.

Green Bay Preble High School's Maya Darmawan (26) celebrates winning a WIAA softball sectional semifinal against West De Pere on June 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.

National

More and more teams around the country are finishing up on the diamond.

Lake Wales shortstop Sydney Greene (16) throws to first against Columbia during the FHSAA Class 4A high school softball championship at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Florida, on May 23, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]

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Lake Creek lays its claim to being the national champion.

Katie Blue (left) of Grand Ledge.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 25-31?

Cherryville pitcher Brock Bumgardner.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 25-31?

National

Plenty of shakeup as four new teams join the rankings.

Mallard Creek anchor Nyan Brown celebrates during the North Carolina state track and field championships before a controversial relay disqualification costing his team a 5th straight state title.

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Mallard Creek’s relay disqualification at the North Carolina state championships has gone viral after Nyan Brown was penalized for celebrating following a historic performance, sparking backlash across the track and field community.

Burns High baseball hosted Stuart Cramer in the NCHSAA 4A West semifinal round on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Lawndale. The Bulldogs won 18-2 to advance to the 4A West regional championship series.

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school baseball state tournament

Pace High School's Britten Kettler (No. 12) celebrates as teammate Kamryn Pierce (No. 15) scores a run during the Region 1-6 championship game against Navarre on May 15, 2026. The Lady Patriots dominated the Lady Radier, 11-0, to advance to the state final four.

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Lake Creek moves to the top of the national rankings as postseason softball continues on.

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Union Pines Vikings vs Western Harnett Eagles - Mar 31, 2026

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school softball state tournament

Hoggard's catcher #10 Ryan Bowden looks back to the dugout after Leesville Roads #14 Max Blumberg hit a home run in the beginning of the game May 12, 2026. Hoggard lost 7-1.

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school baseball state tournament

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Deron Rippey Jr (0) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

New Jersey

Blair Academy star Deron Rippey Jr. wins the prestigious honor for a second straight year.

Purnell Swett’s Jayla Graham celebrates as she rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against Gray’s Creek on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Gray's Creek High School.

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school softball state tournament

Laney's #10 Trent Fowler dives back into first base as Laney took on Topsail April 17, 2026 in Hampstead, N.C.

North Carolina

See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school baseball state tournament

Socorro’s Mia Dominguez (2) adjusts her helmet during a District 1-6A game against Socorro at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

National

Two new teams enter the Top 25 this week as the season continues to wind down.

Choctawhatchee's Diaris Morales.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 4-10?

Bishop Feehan's Brody Bumila.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 4-10?

Gray's Creek ’s Skylar Belote gets caught in a pickle with Purnell Swett’s Angel Chavis chasing her down during the third inning on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Gray's Creek High School.

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school softball state tournament

Laney’s #8 Owen Gore celebrates with his team after hitting a homerun as Laney played New Hanover in baseball April 28, 2026.

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See every matchup from all classifications throughout the North Carolina high school baseball state tournament

Archbishop Moeller's Conner Cuozzo.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from April 27-May 3?

Socorro’s Leilene Cardoza (3) runs to third base during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

National

Barbers Hill, Lake Creek continue winning ways as postseason play moves on.

North Penn’s Felicia Connolly.

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from April 20-26?

Socorro players celebrate after getting outs during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

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Four new teams enter the rankings as Barbers Hill remains No. 1.