Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Jay Pace is a veteran journalist who has covered high school, college and NFL football for more than 20 years. An accomplished and versatile writer, Pace boasts a unique style and powerful voice that resonates boldly with a football crazed southern audience. Known for data-driven reporting and field-level insight, he delivers reliable and authoritative coverage across every level of the sport. In a career that has included stops in Alabama, Georgia, Texas and most recently, Tennessee, Pace is one of the sport’s premiere voices for high school football. His work has been published in a number of newspapers and digital publications including The Anniston Star, CrimsonConfidential, Scout.com, and recently, OnDaMarcSports.com in addition to various regional outlets. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2025.

King Gibson (2), the nation's top-rated point guard, and his Spire Academy teammates, are part of a star-studded lineup of national powers set to compete at the Dr. Pepper Classic in Nashville this weekend.

Tennessee

Denton Ryan's Uzziah Warmate reacts after a safety against Monterey in a Class 5A Division I area playoff football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene.

Texas

Ravenwood head football coach Will Hester during a TSSAA football game between Ravenwood and Alcoa High School on Friday, August 23, 2024 in Alcoa, Tenn. Ravenwood won 27-17.

Tennessee

Wall head coach Craig Slaughter celebrates his team's win over Gunter during Friday’s Region I-4A DI football semifinal in Stephenville Dec. 12, 2025. Final score was 28-25, Wall.

WHAT TO KNOW Wall (15-0) enters Thursday night's 2A DI championship showdown against Newton (14-1) looking as good as any team in the Lone Star State. Statis

Wall wide receiver Reid Robertson falls into the end zone with the ball for a touchdown despite the efforts of Gunter defensive back Parker Aleman (center) and linebacker Blake Boland during Friday’s Region I-4A DI football semifinal in Stephenville Dec. 12, 2025. Final score was 28-25, Wall will face Newton In the UIL 3A Division II Championship Game on Thurs. Dec. 18 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX.

Texas

Undefeated Wall seeks its first-ever title, while powerhouse Newton aims for championship No. 6 in a Thursday night clash

Hamilton quarterback Carson Roberts throws a pass against Joaquin in the Class 2A Division I final on Wednesday.

Texas

Winner of the Class 2A Division I finals will secure 1st Texas state football championship

Page coach Charles Rathbone watches from the sidelines during a high school football game against Green Hill Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

Tennessee

Explore the top players, MVPs, coaches, and unforgettable moments from the 2025 Tennessee high school football season, including championship highlights

George Quarles was named head coach at The Webb School in Knoxville, TN. earlier this week,

Tennessee

Legendary Maryville head coach George Quarles is returning to the high school sidelines next season, nearly a decade since leaving Maryville to try his hand in

Aledo senior running back Kaden Winkfield is key cog in a powerful Bearcat offense

Texas

Pair of 14-0 teams clash for a berth in the Class 5A Division I finals on the line

So. Pittsburg rolls to 8th title in school history

Tennessee

From Oakland’s latest 6A dominance to Alcoa’s 11th straight title and a jaw-dropping seven-touchdown performance, championship week delivered fireworks across the Volunteer State.

Luke McBride threw for 469 yards and five touchdowns on Friday to help Lake Travis beat Round Rock in 6A-Division I playoffs.

Texas

Cavaliers fell behind 13-0 early, but surged ahead in 2nd quarter to punch ticket to Class 6A Division I semifinals

Franklin Road Academy's John Davis runs onto the field during a game against Lakeway Christian Lions on Nov. 7.

Tennessee

Gilmer Union Hill's EJ Mowery runs the ball in a game against Saint Jo.

Texas

Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Scenic City Rolls Out Red Carpet For High School Basketball Blue Bloods

Coach Shane Tolleson Makes a Bold Move from Waxahachie to Another Texas High School Football Power

Class Of 2028 Star Landan Adams Becomes Latest Star In DeSoto Pipeline

State Champion Coach Will Hester Takes Over Blackman Football Program

Wall Ball Collides With Traditional Power Newton In 2A DI Title Tilt

Texas

Wall vs. Newton: Preview, and How to Watch the 2025 Texas Class 3A Division II State Championship

Texas

Hamilton, Haile Power Bulldogs To First Texas High School Football State Championship

Tennessee

Tennessee's Got Talent!

Tennessee

Legendary Tennessee High School Coach Returning To Sidelines

Texas

Frisco Lone Star rallies to punch ticket to Class 5A Division I finals by beating Aledo: Live updates recap

Tennessee

Tennessee Crowns Six Football State Champions as Blowouts, Records and Dynasties Define Title Week

Texas

Austin Lake Travis rallies to beat San Antonio Johnson in Texas high school football playoffs: Live updates recap

Battleground Academy vs. Franklin Road Academy: Tennessee High School Football Championships preview

Vote: Who Should be East Texas High School Football Player of the Week? Dec. 2, 2025