Maryland

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 star Aleah Rodriguez reflects on surpassing 1,000 career points and her basketball family

Harry Lichtman
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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 star Aleah Rodriguez reflects on surpassing 1,000 career points and her basketball family

Senior girls basketball standout achieves a major milestone, while leading the Lions, balancing a rich basketball family legacy and her college aspirations.

Harry Lichtman
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St. Joseph Regional placed third at last week's Escape the Rock Tournament and has moved up six spots in this week's rankings, to No. 11.
Wrestling

Top 35 National High School Wrestling Team Rankings (1/23/2025)

St. Joeseph Regional climbs six spots to No. 11; Christian Brothers Academy (NJ), Northfield Mount Hermon (MA) and Ponaganset (RI) enter the Top 35.

Billy Buckheit
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Saniyah Hall and Montverde Academy (Fla.) are back as SBLive's No. 1 girls basketball team heading into February.
National

Top 25 national high school girls basketball rankings: Montverde Academy (Florida) back to No. 1

Eagles defeat Bradley Central (Tennessee) and Faith Family (Texas) in recent weeks, but have important tests ahead

Todd Milles
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Johnston's Jacob Helgeson won the Bettendorf Midwest Shootout last weekend in Iowa.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Upper Weight Wrestler of the Week? (1/22/2025)

Here are 7 nominees for your voting consideration.

Billy Buckheit
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St. Joe Regional's JoJo Burke (left) wrestles Will Webb from Don Bosco in a recent 106 pound match.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week? (1/22/2025)

The 2024-25 high school wrestling season is fully underway and now it is time cast your vote for our weekly National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the We

Billy Buckheit
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South River's Savannah Stallings has committed to Limestone University where she plans to continue her stellar lacrosse and academic careers.
Maryland

South River’s Savannah Stallings Commits to Limestone University Lacrosse: A Journey of Talent and Determination

Senior attacker Savannah Stallings, a standout at South River High School, signs with Division II powerhouse Limestone University, blending her athletic and academic ambitions in psychology and criminology.

Al Franyo
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After spending over a decade as junior varsity coach and a varsity assistant at Mervo, Dietrich Williams became varsity head coach this season. Williams died Friday after suffering a heart attack.
Maryland

Mervo (Maryland) Mourns Sudden Loss of Basketball Head Coach Dietrich Williams

Williams was in his first season as varsity head coach with the Mustangs, but had worked at the school for more than a decade.

Derek Toney
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The Sherwood boys basketball team improved to 12-1 and debuted in the Top 25 Maryland boys basketball state rankings at No. 12.
Maryland

Top 25 Maryland Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (1/21/2025)

Sherwood soars into the Top 25 at No. 12; Mount St. Joseph heats up to No. 8, while Mount Carmel climbs to No. 3.

Derek Toney
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Washington DC

Top 10 Washington D.C. Boys High School Basketball Rankings (1/21/2024)

No. 1 Gonzaga College continues roll, goes 4-0; Cardozo bumps up to No. 6

Derek Toney
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St. Vincent Pallotti made a big move this week in the Maryland Top 25 Girls Basketball State Rankings, up six spots to No. 6.
Maryland

Top 25 Maryland Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (1/21/2025)

Elizabeth Seton moves up to No. 4; St. Vincent Pallotti climbs six spots to No. 6; Forest Park returns at No. 15

Gary Adornato
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Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) passing against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
National

High School On SI's 2024 Football All-America Team

Carrollton (Georgia) quarterback Julian Lewis and Newbury Park (California) athlete Shane Rosenthal highlight our 2024 All-Americans

Andy Villamarzo
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Jarrel Miller of St. Edward (bottom) struggles against Adam Waters of Faith Christian Academy during their 190 pound semifinal match during the 2024 Ironman Wrestling Tournament at Walsh Jesuit High School on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Waters was a champion again this weekend at the Escape the Rock Tournament at Pennsylvania's Council Rock High School.
Wrestling

Faith Christian Academy Dominates Escape the Rock Tournament, Solidifying Top National Ranking

No. 1 FCA (PA) secures its third major title of the season with a commanding victory at the Escape the Rock Tournament, featuring standout performances from Fred Bachmann and Adam Waters.

Billy Buckheit
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Surrounded by family and friends, as well as his high school coach and teammates, Eric Smith holds up his framed No. 44 Winston Churchill high school jersey, which was retired on Friday night at the Maryland school.
Maryland

Georgetown Basketball Legend Eric Smith Has His High School Jersey Retired

Winston Churchill High School in Maryland honored their former star who led the Bulldogs to a basketball state championship in 1978.

Harry Lichtman
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Marcus Blaze of Ohio's Perrysburg (right), the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 138, will lead his team at the Maumee Bay Tournament in Ohio this weekend.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings (1/17/2025)

This week's Escape the Rock is the last 'super' tournament of the season; Top events also scheduled in California, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Georgia.

Billy Buckheit
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Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick is introduced during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Maryland

Maryland Coach of the Year Gets a Visit From Bill Belichick

New UNC head coach visits DeMatha Catholic to get a leg up in recruiting the talent-rich DMV

Andy Villamarzo
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Indiana's Center Grove is one of six new teams in this week's National High School Wrestling Rankings, coming in at No. 26.
Wrestling

Top 35 National High School Wrestling Team Rankings (1/16/2024)

Our weekly national team rankings have expanded to 35 teams; No changes have occurred among the Top 13.

Billy Buckheit
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Archbishop Spalding quarterback Malik Washington, the 2024 Maryland High School Football Player of the Year.
Maryland

2024 Maryland High School Football Award Winners

Archbishop Spalding's Malik Washington named Player of the Year; Check out who else received one of our 17 state-wide honors

Derek Toney
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Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Link Academy forward Chris Cenac (0) drives against Wasatch Academy during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School.
Missouri

Country's top recruits set to face off in Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions

One of the most anticipated high school basketball tournaments in the Midwest begins today as the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions is set to tip inside Jo

Levi Payton
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Loyola Blakefield lacrosse defenseman James Lukish has committed to play his college lacrosse at MIT.
Maryland

James Lukish Commits to MIT Lacrosse: A Journey of Excellence in Academics and Athletics

2025 Loyola Blakefield defenseman James Lukish commits to MIT Lacrosse. Discover how his dedication to academics, athletics, and community service led to this prestigious opportunity with the Engineers.

Al Franyo
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Hatboro-Horsham's Dominick Morrison (right) defeated three nationally ranked wrestlers at the Mid-Winter Mayhem.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week? (1/15/2025)

Here are 7 nominees for your voting consideration.

Billy Buckheit
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Baba Oladotun of Blake High in Silver Spring, Maryland is the No. 1 rated sophomore boys basketball player in the nation.
Maryland

For Baba Oladotun, The Nation’s Top Ranked Sophomore, Basketball Will Always Be a Family Affair

Baba Oladotun, the 15-year old son of a Nigerian boxer who became an American college basketball player, has risen to the No. 1 rated sophomore high school basketball player in the nation. Learn about his story.

Alejandro Danois
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Hartford's Regan Resheske made the top 10 plays of the week thanks to her hustle.
National

National high school girls basketball plays of the week: Vote for the best (1/14/2025)

Watch High School on SI's video of the top 10 plays from Jan. 3-11 and choose your favorite

Mike Swanson
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Anthony Burgess, who won three Class 3A football state championships in Maryland, during 23 years as the head coach at Franklin High School, has announced he is stepping down from his coaching position.
Maryland

Franklin Head Football Coach Anthony Burgos Steps Down

Over 23 years Burgos has turned the Baltimore County program into one of the best public school teams in the state of Maryland

Derek Toney
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Glenelg Country continues to be a force in the MIAA A Conference. The Dragons are up to No. 3 in this week's Top 25 Maryland Boys Basketball State Rankings.
Maryland

Top 25 Maryland Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (1/14/2025)

Glenelg Country climbs to No. 3; McDonogh returns at No. 14; Springbrook and Oxon Hill debut at Nos. 24 and 25, respectively.

Derek Toney
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Oklahoma State commit Ryan Crotty turned in a 23-point effort in the Miller School's win over St. Andrew's.
Maryland

Vote: Who Was The Top Performer at The Capitol Hoops Challenge?

The annual event hosted by the Washington Wizards drew tons of top players, but who performed best?

Harry Lichtman
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