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The NFHS has announced several rule changes, most in an effort to improve player safety, effective for the 2026 season.
National

Major Rule Changes Coming to High School Boys Lacrosse in 2026

Gary Adornato
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The NFHS has announced several rule changes, most in an effort to improve player safety, effective for the 2026 season.
National

Major Rule Changes Coming to High School Boys Lacrosse in 2026

The NFHS has approved several significant rule changes for the 2026 high school boys lacrosse season, including a ban on non-goalies entering the crease and tougher equipment enforcement aimed at improving safety.

Gary Adornato
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Recent Articles

Ruby Lucken, playing goalie for the Golden High School girls lacrosse team (Colorado), is one of many recipients of the Jackie Pitts Award.
National

USA Lacrosse Announces Recipients of Prestigious High School Girls Lacrosse Award

More than 60 high school girls lacrosse players across the country received the honor.

Kevin L. Smith
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West Genesee's Charlie Lockwood (22) is one of many recipients of this year's USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award.
National

USA Lacrosse Reveals Recipients of Top Boys Lacrosse Award

The award is named in honor of Bob Scott, the legendary coach and member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Kevin L. Smith
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Stillwater's LaDarion Lockett remains the top-ranked wrestler at 165 pounds in High School On SI's national rankings.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings: Post-season Update No. 3

As Fargo approaches, we break down how recent National Duals results influenced the latest high school wrestling rankings—and what goes into every decision.

Billy Buckheit
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Buchanan's Troy Tirapelle was named NWCA National Wrestling Coach of the Year.
Wrestling

Buchanan’s Troy Tirapelle, Jefferson Staff Named NWCA National Wrestling Coaches of the Year

The NWCA names Troy Tirapelle of Buchanan HS and Jefferson HS staff as 2025 National Boys Coaches of the Year. Full list of section winners included.

Gary Adornato
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NIL pursuits are now part of high school sports, as much as playing for school pride and making lifelong memories.
National

NIL Gold Rush? College-Style Revenue Sharing and Direct Payments Are Still Off Limits for High School Athletes

As the NCAA clears a billion-dollar settlement, high school athletes across the U.S. are navigating evolving NIL laws — with major restrictions and high stakes.

Gary Adornato
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Aug 28, 2007; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA guard (10) Kobe Bryant and forward (6) LeBron James react on the bench as USA defeats Puerto Rico 117-78 in the second round of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship at the Thomas and Mack Center.
National

Top 10 NBA Players Drafted Out of High School: From LeBron and Kobe to KG and T-Mac

Before the NBA’s one-and-done rule, elite high school talent went straight to the league—and made history. Here are the 10 greatest to ever make the leap without college.

Sam Brown
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Some of the athletes who competed in the She's a Baller Flag Football Classic in California.
California

She’s a Baller Flag Football Tournament Showcases Future Olympians at U.S. Olympic Training Center

Top high school athletes from across the U.S. and Mexico competed in the “Battle of the States,” where scholarships, Olympic dreams, and family pride took center stage.

Deb Whitcas
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High school wrestler PJ Duke, of Minisink Valley (New York) scored a come-from-behind pin of four-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis to earn a spot on the U.S. Senior World Team.
Wrestling

PJ Duke Shocks Yianni Diakomihalis at Final X: High School Phenom Punches Ticket to Senior World Championships

USA Wrestling’s Final X event was held on Saturday June 14th to determine the Senior World Team Members for the World Championships in Croatia this September. N

Billy Buckheit
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Foran finished undefeated and No. 1 in our final Connecticut high school softball rankings after an epic 1-0 13-inning win over Woodland Regional on Sunday night.
Connecticut

Unforgettable Connecticut high school softball title game features 53 strikeouts, 373 pitches, 13 innings, one run

Foran's Abby Corris strikes out 32, fires three-hitter in 13-inning classic to dethrone three-time defending champion Woodland in Class M title game

Mitch Stephens
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Trinity’s Gray Davis.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (6/16/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from June 9-15?

Bob Lundeberg
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Foran finished undefeated and No. 1 in our final Connecticut high school softball rankings
Connecticut

Final Top 10 Connecticut high school softball rankings (6/15/2025)

Foran finishes as the No. 1 spot out of the Constitution State in our final set of high school softball rankings

Andy Villamarzo
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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

Croucher threw over 2,000 yards and 20 TD passes in his first season for the Cats.

Kevin L. Smith
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Connecticut

Connecticut high school football: Salisbury announces 2025 schedule

The Knights of Salisbury have 9 games on their schedule, 5 at home and 4 away.

Tyler Rourke
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Cheshire Academy (CT) varsity football
Connecticut

Connecticut High School Football: Cheshire Academy reveals 2025 schedule

The Cats went 5-4 last season

Kevin L. Smith
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Southington Blue Knights Football
Connecticut

Connecticut high school football: Southington announces 2025 schedule

The Blue Knights have 10 games scheduled including against Glastonbury, Manchester, New Britain, St. Joseph and Windsor

Andy Villamarzo
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The state of Alabama could be in line to have NIL if House Bill 48 gets passed
National

High School NIL in All 50 States: Permitted, Prohibited or Under Consideration?

Despite new NIL allowances for 17-year-olds, Texas remains one of just seven states still prohibiting high school athletes from profiting off name, image and likeness.

Andy Villamarzo
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Ryan Pearson, the Lawmen offensive coordinator, was named Jonathan Law head football coach on Wednesday
Connecticut

One of Connecticut's highest paid high school head football position filled by team's offensive coordinator

Lawmen offensive coordinator Ryan Pearson was named the program's new head football coach on Wednesday

Andy Villamarzo
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Woodland Regional tops our latest set of Top 10 rankings out of Connecticut
Connecticut

Top 10 Connecticut high school softball rankings (6/4/2025)

Woodland Regional holds the No. 1 spot out of the Constitution State in our ninth set of rankings; 3 new squads enter this week's ranks as the CIAC playoffs continue tonight

Andy Villamarzo
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Kansas high school softball 2025 brackets have been revealed
Connecticut

Connecticut high school softball playoff brackets: 2025 CIAC Regional and State matchups, game times

Connecticut state softball state playoff action has moved to the regional rounds in all four classifications; follow every game and every bracket in real time right here with High School On SI

Andy Villamarzo
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Killingly beats Rocky Hill 8-1 CIAC Class M second round baseball Dsc 2284
Connecticut

Connecticut high school baseball playoff brackets: 2025 CIAC Regional and State matchups, game times

Connecticut state baseball state playoff action has moved to the regional rounds in all four classifications; follow every game and every bracket in real time right here with High School On SI

Andy Villamarzo
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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

The former Bishop McNamara star and 2025 NCAA champion will join the Wolfpack with two years of eligibility, bringing elite scoring and defensive versatility to the ACC contender.

Brandy Simms
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Connecticut

Vote Now: Who’s the Top High School Baseball Player in Connecticut in 2025?

The Constitution State is producing elite talent on the diamond—check out our list of standouts and cast your vote for the best player in Connecticut.

Tyler Rourke
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Stillwater High's Ladarion Lockett , a former U17 Freestyle World Champion and last year's U20 World Silver medalist, earned his way back onto the U20 World Team, with a two-match sweep New Jersey's Jayden James.
Wrestling

Ladarion Lockett, PJ Duke and Marcus Blaze Lead High School Stars onto U20 World Wrestling Team

National champions and top-ranked high school phenoms dominate at Spire Academy in Ohio to punch their tickets to the U20 World Championships.

Billy Buckheit
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Calvary Christian High School Softball defeated North Bay Haven Academy, 6-4, to win the Class 2A Championship (May 21, 2025). Photo Credit: Calvary Christian Softball
National

Top 25 National high school softball rankings (5/28/2025)

Melissa remains the nation's No. 1 team as they roll through the UIL playoffs; Caravel Academy is the lone new team in this week's rankings

Andy Villamarzo
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