Texas

Back for its 17th year, the ESPN High School Kickoff features seven nationally televised contests featuring several Top 25 teams and scores of the nation's top players.

Football

Defending national champion Buford, Bishop Gorman, St. Thomas Aquinas and several other High School On SI Top 25 teams headline ESPN's seven-game national high school football kickoff schedule to open the 2026 season.

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Lamar linebacker Braylon Williams, a SMU commit, had 101 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and five sacks while being named first-team All-District last season.

Texas

From Power Four commits to small-school tackling machines, here are the Top 25 returning linebackers to watch in Texas high school football entering the 2026 season.

California

teen of the 25 linemen selected are seniors, all with college scholarships secured

Stephenville's Trot Jordan prepares to throw the ball against West Plains in a Region I Class 4A Division I regional semifinal football game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at PlainsCapital Park in Lowrey Field.

Texas

The 2026 Texas high school football season begins in full in two weeks, and High School On SI is previewing the top talent by position. As always, Texas is load

De La Salle senior running back Duece Drew-Jones broke free for a 64-yard touchdown on his first varsity carry in 2024. He's ranked the No. 2 RB in California.

California

California once produced stars like Marcus Allen, Marshawn Lynch and Najee Harris. Recruiting experts explain why elite high school running backs have become increasingly rare.

Colton Nussmeier and father Doug watch LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Colton's older brother, against Western Kentucky

Louisiana

Four-star quarterback and Georgia commit Colton Nussmeier has transferred to Archbishop Rummel after being ruled ineligible following an attempted transfer within Texas.

Samson Reyes died on March 8 in an accident at school.

Texas

Richland Springs football coach James McIntyre Jr. is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency following the March death of Rocksprings student-athlete David "Samson" Reyes.

Gainesville head football coach Neil Searcy has been suspended by the UIL for violations of offseason workout rules.

Texas

Gainesville football will play the 2026 season without head coach Neil Searcy after the UIL imposed major penalties for offseason practice violations, according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football.

Texas

The Lone Star State is again loaded with future Division I pledges

Memorial and Legacy high schools in the Wichita Falls ISD will field UIL boys and girls wrestling programs for the first time in the 2026-27 season.

Texas

As wrestling continues to grow across Texas, Wichita Falls ISD is joining the movement by launching its first University Interscholastic League wrestling progra

Perrin-Whitt High School held practice on Aug. 1. The UIL instituted a new heat-related protocol for all outdoor athletics and marching band practices.

Texas

Changes to how hot is too hot for UIL activities launched Aug. 1

Football

Explore the complete schedules for every team in the High School On SI Power 25 Preseason National Football Rankings, including marquee matchups and the toughest roads to No. 1.

Texas

DFW area schools Duncanville, DeSoto headline the top of the 2026 poll.

Salado's new campus features a new 5,000 football stadium.

Texas

As one of Texas' fastest-growing school districts prepares for the 2026-27 school year, Salado High School is opening a new 250,000-square-foot campus highlight

National

Peck has moved from high school ranks to NBA D-League to college since leaving powerhouse Findlay Prep

Texas

Elite 2027 running back Landen Williams-Callis committed to Texas after a spectacular junior season in which he rushed for 3,502 yards and 59 touchdowns for Richmond Randle.

Pennsylvania's Marlee Solomon was one of four U.S. champions to win titles at the U17 Women's Freestyle World Championships, leading the Americans to the team title for the first time since 2021.

Wrestling

Following Taina Fernandez's historic third straight U17 world title, Team USA added three more individual champions, a silver medal and three bronze medals to capture the 2026 U17 Women's Freestyle team championship in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Baseball

Perfect Game announces the 60-player roster for the 2026 DICK'S All-American Classic at Citizens Bank Park.

The inaugural UP NEXT: No Days Off Class of 2026 celebrates the next generation of elite student-athletes whose talent, leadership, and relentless work ethic are shaping the future of sports. The class spans multiple sports and recognizes competitors who embody the "No Days Off" mentality both on and off the field.

National

Whistle Sports and DAZN unveil the inaugural UP NEXT: No Days Off Class of 2026, recognizing 16 elite young athletes whose talent, character and work ethic represent the future of sports.

Pennsylvania's Riley Karwowski captured the 110-pound title in convincing fashion, earning her Outstanding Wrestler honors at Fargo.

Wrestling

Pennsylvania captured the 16U girls team title at Fargo while Riley Karwowski earned Outstanding Wrestler honors and several future stars emerged at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals.

A familiar cast of nationally powerhouses sit atop the High School On SI Preseason Power 25 National High School Football Rankings, as the start of 2026 football season rapidly approaches.

Ascenders, St. Frances Academy, defending champion Buford, St. John Bosco and St. Thomas Aquinas make up top five; 12 teams from last year's final rankings return in preseason Power 25

Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School on January 2, 2026.

National

The son of a Pro Football Hall of Famer chooses Stanford

Baseball

More than 100 high school baseball players were selected this year’s draft

Bishop Feehan (MA) pitcher Brody Bumila starts against St. John’s April 16 in Shrewsbury. Bumila is the No. 23 overall prospect on MLB.com.

National

The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday with the first, second and third rounds. Many teams will select high school prospects from around the country, and High Sc