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Long Island School District Estimates $23M to Remove ‘Thunderbirds’ Mascot Amid New York State Ban

Connetquot CSD is phasing out its decades-old nickname in response to a state mandate on Native American imagery—even though the mascot uses no such visuals.

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Bishop Verot head baseball coach Casey Scott, who has served with USA Baseball in a variety of capacities since 2019, has been tabbed to manage the 15U National Team in 2026,
Florida

USA Baseball names Bishop Verot head coach Casey Scott 2025 15U National Team manager

Fallen KIPP Cooper Norcross High School budding football star Xyere Brooks is mourned after his senseless death on June 6 by what family members consider an accidental shooting in an apartment among friends.
New Jersey

New Jersey community, high school football team mourns loss of budding star killed by gunfire

Indiana topped East Pennsboro, 6-5, in a Pennsylvania baseball state semifinal game, in 17 innings. It is believed to be the longest game in PIAA playoff history.
Pennsylvania

Indiana Wins 17-Inning Epic to Reach PIAA Baseball Final Again

Spencer Lee in announced during an exhibition match against Masanosuke Ono at the “FloWrestling Night in America” event Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Pennsylvania

WPIAL Hall of Fame 2025: Spencer Lee, Ty Law, Russ Grimm Among Wrestling, Football Legends Honored

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Brockton's Jarred Mighty carries the football during a Div. 1 Round of 16 football game against Xaverian on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Massachusetts

Xaverian Brothers Begins Turf Renovation to Elevate Elite Athletic Programs in Massachusetts

Keegan Croucher, a New York native, competes for the Cheshire Academy football team in 2024.
Connecticut

Q&A with Cheshire Academy 4-Star QB Keegan Croucher

Cam Brown (3) will lead Gilman School against Boys' Latin School in one of a handful of football season openers in Maryland this weekend.
Maryland

Maryland high school football: Gilman announces 2025 schedule

Washington

WIAA lowers boom on Roosevelt High School (WA) football after investigation reveals sweeping recruiting violations

Veteran NFL star Stephon Diggs, now with the New England Patriots, returned his hometown of Gaithersburg, Maryland to host a free youth camp.
Maryland

NFL Star Stephon Diggs Gives Back to Local Community

The Central Valley Academy Thunder and Carthage Comets line up against each other Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Ilion, New York.
New York

New York High School Football: Carthage announces 2025 schedule

West Lyon's Ben Meyer (34) is one of the top defensive players back in Class 2A in Iowa high school football.
Iowa

Who’s the Top Returning Iowa Class 2A High School Football Defensive Player in 2025? Vote Now

Folsom junior quarterback Ryder Lyons passes during Friday's season-opening victory over visiting Long Beach Poly.
Recruiting

Ryder Lyons, 5-star quarterback, visiting Oregon Ducks this weekend

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Mount St. Joseph lacrosse goalie Cole Fuhrman has committed to St. Mary's College.
Maryland

Mount St. Joe Goalie Cole Fuhrman Commits to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Lacrosse

Alec Blair after winning De La Salle athlete of the year for his junior season (2023-2024).
California

One more De La Salle game for elite Oklahoma-bound two-sport standout Alec Blair

Overtime Elite 2026 6'1 Point Guard Isaac Ellis Commits to South Carolina (June 5, 2025) Photo Credit: Isaac Ellis (X)
South Carolina

Isaac Ellis Commits to South Carolina, Joins Brother Eli in Gamecocks Basketball Pipeline

Cinnaminson High softball sensation Delaney Kroll is rated as New Jersey's No. 1 power hitter and she is No. 37 on Extra Innings Softball's National Hot Hitters List in the Class of 2026.
New Jersey

Watch: Delaney Kroll, Elite NJ Power Hitter, Talks Recruiting, Leadership and Dreams

Brown Deer's Ameerah Grant (12) breaks for the paint during a home game against Shorewood on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Wisconsin

Wisconsin Star Ameerah Grant Commits to UC Irvine After 2,000-Point High School Career

St. Thomas Aquinas receiver Justice Fitzpatrick.
Florida

Four-Star DB Justice Fitzpatrick Commits to Georgia Bulldogs Over Alabama, LSU

Milton's Kaiden Hall No. 3) pulls in the pass for a huge gain against the Gulf Breeze defense during Friday night's gridiron action.
Florida

Four-Star Safety Kaiden Hall Commits to Florida Gators Over Alabama, FSU, Clemson

Lake Oswego High School quarterback Hudson Kurland, shown here celebrating during the Lakers’ 45-31 win over Tualatin back on Oct. 4, announced his college commitment to Washington State University.
Oregon

Lake Oswego Quarterback Commits to Washington State

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Maumelle hires Jeremy Hall as their new boy's basketball head coach.
Arkansas

Maumelle Promotes Jeremy Hall to Head Coach After Michael Shook’s Departure

Herscu spent the past three seasons with the Trail Blazers as an assistant coach under Chauncey Billups and served as the head coach for both the 2023 and 2024 Trail Blazers Summer League teams.
Massachusetts

Amherst-Pelham’s Jonah Herscu Named New Head Coach of NBA G League’s Rip City Remix

Timber Creek High School has named Rob Campman head boys basketball coach- June 10, 2025 (Photo Credit: Timber Creek High School Athletics- Instagram)
Florida

Timber Creek (Florida) names Rob Campman head boys basketball coach

Three-star small forward Gabe Weis transferring from Montverde Academy to La Lumiere for his senior season (June 9, 2025)
Indiana

2026 3-star small forward Gabe Weis transfers to La Lumiere (Indiana)

Grayson Rams guard Caleb Holt (3) shoots the ball during the second quarter of a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game against the Columbus Explorers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Florida

2026 5-star shooting guard Caleb Holt transfers to Prolific Prep for his senior season

July 18, 2024; North Augusta, S.C., USA; Vegas Elite's Gavin Hightower (0) shoots the ball as Florida Rebels' Donovan Williams, Jr. (0) defends during the Florida Rebels and Vegas Elite game at the Nike Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. The Florida Rebels won 74-53. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network
Florida

Donovan Williams Jr. Transfers to Oak Ridge (FL) for Senior Season After Standout EYBL Performances

Corey Dixon, an All-WCAC performer at Good Counsel last season and the son of University of Maryland legend Juan Dixon, has transferred to Bishop O'Connell
Maryland

Corey Dixon, Son of Maryland Legend Juan Dixon, Transfers to Bishop O’Connell

Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Wisconsin

Oshkosh North alum Tyrese Haliburton Hits a Dramatic Winning Shot in Game 1 of NBA Finals

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Former Bishop McNamara star Qadence Samuels, who won at national championship at UConn in 2025, has transferred to N.C. State.
Maryland

UConn Guard Qadence Samuels Transfers to N.C. State Women’s Basketball

Iowa City West's Grace Fincham has announced her commitment to Drake University.
Iowa

Iowa City West girls basketball prospect Grace Fincham makes college decision

Springdale junior Talia Brunck rises up over two Bishop Canevin defenders to attempt a shot during a first-round WPIAL Class A playoff game in March at Donald G. McGhee Fieldhouse.
Pennsylvania

Why Springdale's Talia Brunck Is Traveling 47 Miles for Streetball in the CJ2K League

Nate Blenman gets a clean block St. Joseph's Collegiate last season, but now once a basketball hits the backboard on a clean shot attempt, if it is deflected by a defender, it is now goal-tending.
National

NFHS basketball rule book: Tweaks to goal-tending guidelines approved for 2025-26

Largo's Aleah Rodriguez, the sister of UConn player Qadence Samuels and a brother who plays professionally in Europe, is making her own mark on the game.
Maryland

Largo basketball star Aleah Rodriguez commits to Saint Francis

Former Doral Academy Head Girls Basketball Coach Allison Bustamante was named the new head women's basketball coach at Barry University (May 27, 2025) @abhoopsmiami Instagram
Florida

Doral Academy's Allison Bustamante Named Head Women's Basketball Coach at Barry University

With NBA player MarJon Beauchamp presenting the MVP trophy last year to Daniel Creepingbear, 204 Native American teams and high school players return to Phoenix this July for the 2025 NABI Tournament.
Arizona

Native American High School Basketball Players Given Place To Shine At NABI

Long Island Lutheran's Olivia Jones has been selected by USA Basketball to play in the 2025 FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup in Mexico this June with Team USA.
New York

Olivia Jones named to 2025 USA U16 Women’s Basketball Team after breakout season at Long Island Lutheran

Mike Stein placed sixth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Iowa

Former Iowa high school track standout earns NCAA All-American status

Quarterback Bowe Bentley of Celina passes during the Texas 4A Division I state championship game at AT&T Stadium.
Texas

Vote: Who is the top returning quarterback in Texas high school football in 2025?

Roger Kish signed two former Minnesota high school state wrestling standouts to compete at Oklahoma.
Minnesota

Former Minnesota standouts join Oklahoma Sooners wrestling

Grace Anderson robbed a home run for Johnston softball vs. Southeast Polk in Iowa high school softball action.
Iowa

Johnston’s Grace Anderson with catch of the year nominee

Treynor senior Clara Teigland set a new state record en route to a fist place finish in the Class 2A 400-meter hurdle event during the Iowa High School state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Iowa

Iowa high school sports could look drastically different for one conference soon

Saint James' Emily Needham (00) pitches during the AHSAA class 3A softball state championship at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala., on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Wicksburg defeated Saint James 4-3 to win the state championship
Alabama

Vote: Alabama high school softball player of the year (6/11/2025)

South Oak Cliff's Damond Williams runs the ball during the Class 5A Division II State Championship game on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Texas

UIL update: Victory+ secures first rights to playoff and championship games; NFHS still involved

Austin Vandegrift's captains walk to midfield during the 6A DII UIL Texas State Football Championship game against Southlake Carroll on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas

UIL strikes deal to stream Texas high school football championships and playoffs for free

Hartland's Michael Zielinski pitched five shutout innings during a 1-0 victory over Saline in a Division 1 regional baseball semifinal game Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Howell High School.
Michigan

2025 Michigan (MHSAA) high school baseball state tournament: Top players in the semifinals

King's Academy wide receiver Javian Jones accelerates after a catch during a regular season 17-14 loss against Glades Central on Oct. 24, 2024.
Florida

Florida high school football: The King's Academy announces 2025 schedule

Florida

Florida high school football: Oak Ridge announces 2025 schedule

Jun 10, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Phil Mickelson and Tyrrell Hatton and Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm walks up the on the 16th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Pennsylvania

High School Golf Star Carson Kittsley Soaks In U.S. Open Week at Oakmont—Where Even the Pros Struggle

Arrowhead's Avery Bott competes in the Division 1 girls 400-meter dash during the WIAA State Track and Field meet on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Field in La Crosse, Wis.
Wisconsin

Elite Athletes Reign Supreme At Wisconsin (WIAA) Girls State Track and Field Championships

Wellington's Tori Payne smiles coming off the field after scoring a run during Saturday Class 7A state championship victory over Hagerty on May 24, 2025.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Florida high school softball Class 7A Player of the Year?

Fans pledge to the flag before the 400-meter relay during the Class 1A UIL State track and field meet on May 3, 2025, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Texas

Texas' UIL referees starting in 2025-2026 can remove unruly fans from sporting events without warning

Indian Rocks Christian has released their 2025 football schedule
Florida

Florida high school football: Indian Rocks Christian announces 2025 schedule

Springstead running back Connor Mccazzio
Florida

Florida high school football: Springstead announces 2025 schedule

Middleburg's Lily Bennett (9) relieves Karleigh Sanford (22) as head coach Ashley Houston talks with Bennett during the sixth inning of a high school softball matchup at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Baldwin, Fla. Baldwin defeated Middleburg 5-3.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Florida high school softball Class 5A Coach of the Year?

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Louisiana

Way Too Early Louisiana High School Softball Rankings For 2026

Oakleaf Charlotte Maddox (6) looks for the ball as Columbia Alex Collins (14) makes it to first during a FHSAA softball game at Columbia High School in Lake City, FL on Thursday, April 18, 2024. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida

Vote: Who is the Florida high school softball Class 6A Player of the Year?

Pace's Hannah DeMarcus (33) throws a pitch during the Pace softball team's Region 1-6A championship game win over Navarre on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Pace High School.
Florida

Pace sophomore pitcher Hannah DeMarcus wins Florida high school softball Gatorade Player of the Year

2026 6-foot-9 power forward Alexander Davis transferring to Zephyrhills Christian Academy- Photo Credit: @adabbis20 on X
Florida

2026 6-foot-9 power forward Alexander Davis transfers to Zephyrhills Christian for senior season

Montverde Academy junior Nevaeh Williams, an Ole Miss commit, compiled an impressive 15-3 record and 0.88 ERA in 95.2 innings pitched, striking out 169 and walking only 19 in guiding the Eagles to a 27-3 record and the Class 2A regional finals.
Florida

Vote Now: Who is Central Florida High School Softball Pitcher of the Year?

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (93) warms up during spring training workouts Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.
Missouri

Former Missouri high school baseball star with blazing 103 mph fastball to make Major League debut with Brewers

Terrence Hicks announced he was stepping down as Plant City head football coach
Florida

Terrence Hicks steps away as Plant City (Florida) head football coach

Florida

Florida high school football: Leesburg announces 2025 schedule

Jordyn Kennedy of Ankeny Centennial broke the career home run record for the school earlier this year.
Iowa

Jordyn Kennedy places name atop Ankeny Centennnial HR list

Iowa's Hannah Stuelke has been selected by USA Basketball to compete for a spot on an upcoming national team.
Iowa

Cedar Rapids Washington grad to compete for USA Basketball

Colin Rice of Waukee Northwest picked up another major Div. I offer recently.
Iowa

Waukee Northwest star offered by Illinois, Brad Underwood

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Florida

Bozeman (Florida) names Austin Laatsch head boys basketball coach

Donovan Catholic Jake Marciano was named most valuable in the final Donovan Catholic Baseball defeats Southern Regional 6-4 in Ocean County Tournament Final in Berkeley NJ on MY `16, 2023
New Jersey

New Jersey high school baseball playoff brackets: 2025 NJSIAA Group tournament matchups, game times

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Oregon

Vote: Who should be High School On SI's Oregon Baseball Player of the Week (6/10/2025)?

Oregon

Vote: Who should be High School On SI's Oregon Softball Player of the Week (6/10/2025)?

Oregon

Vote: Who should be High School On SI's Oregon Team of the Week (6/10/2025)?

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School’s Brody Feldmann holds up three fingers after winning his third state title of the meet in the Division 3 boys 200-meter dash during the second day of the 2025 WIAA state track and field meet on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Wisconsin

Wisconsin (WIAA) Boys State Track and Field Champions Crowned

Spartan RTC at Lake Highland Prep easily dispatched a field of top teams, from 11 different states, to win the 2025 PNL Summer Freestyle Duals in Iowa on June 7.
Wrestling

Florida's Spartan RTC at Lake Highland Prep dominates at PNL Summer Freestyle Duals

Cedar Rapids Prairie is the new No. 1 team in Class 4A in Iowa high school baseball.
Iowa

Another new No. 1 in latest Iowa high school baseball rankings

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New Madison Tri-Village pitcher Elizabeth Poling delivers a pitch through raindrops in the OHSAA Division VI state championship game against Garaway at Akron's Fireston Stadium on June 8, 2025. Tri-Village won 6-0 and Poling threw a complete game.
Ohio

Ohio high school softball: Vote for the top performance at the 2025 OHSAA softball state tournament

De La Salle's secret to success and late-inning magic has much more to do than moving the line, timely hitting and dominating pitching, says unsung left fielder Ethan Sullivan after the Spartans' dramatic three-run rally in seventh beat Serra 5-4 in the CIF Northern California Division 1 championship on June 7
California

The Why: How does De La Salle baseball team keep pulling off last-inning championship magic?

Brady Gilman, 31 years after his father and uncle played on Sunset's 1994 Oregon state championship baseball team, celebrated the same state title joy with the Apollos.
Oregon

Brady Gilman Keeps Family Legacy Alive As Sunset Wins First Oregon Baseball State Title Since 1994

Sunset catcher Kyle Gresham (13) hugs pitcher Kruz Schoolcraft as other Apollos, including Parker Raubuch (10), Luke Sullivan (7) and Marcus Pollard (4) rush in following the final out in Sunset’s 6-5 win over Grant in the Class 6A state championship game.
Oregon

Sunset Wins First Oregon Baseball Title Since 1994 in Thrilling State Final

Oregon

Thurston Softball Voted High School On SI Oregon Team of the Week (6/9/2025)

Oregon

Thurston's Daphnie Heckel Voted Oregon Softball Player of the Week

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Oregon

Taft's Zach Hankins Voted Oregon Baseball Player of the Week

Chiles’s Tyler Correa (1) throws to first for an out against Gulf Breeze during the second game of the 5A Regional Quarterfinals at Gulf Breeze High School on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Florida

Vote: Florida Big Bend High School Baseball Player of the Year (6/9/2025)