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Orchard Lake St. Mary's freshman guard Mateen Cleaves Jr. defends East Lansing's Cam Hutson during the second quarter in the Division 1 state semifinal on March 14, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Arizona

Son of MSU champ Mateen Cleaves, 2028 guard Mateen Cleaves Jr. drops 23 points in Dream City Christian's thriller vs CATS Academy. With Michigan State and Rutgers offers already, this legacy prospect is on the rise.

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National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Jan. 12-18?

5-star junior Sydney Savoury has been dominant this season. As a result, Belleville (MI) is the newest addition to our rankings.

Girls Basketball

At this stage of the season, résumés are being built in real time, and the margin for error has narrowed to almost nothing. Elite programs are no longer separa

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Jan. 12-18?

De La Salle junior Davit Pachulia, oldest son of former NBA veteran Zaza Pachulia, is the Spartans leading scorer after slim playing time last season on De La Salle's North Coast Section Open Division championship team.

California

Beyond all-around offensive skills, Davit Pachulia's biggest contributions may be 'engaging, warm, fun' personality says his coach, whose inexperienced team is a surprising 17-2

Inglewood High's Jason Crowe Jr. scored record-setting 48 points in an 81-80 win over Notre Dame (CT) at the 2026 Hoophall Classic.

National

Inglewood High's Jason Crowe Jr. led the Sentinels to a big-time win over Notre Dame (CT) with a historic performance.

Jerzy Robinson of Sierra Canyon (CA) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Long Island Lutheran at the 2026 Hoophall Classic.

National

With Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley on hand, the 2026 Hoophall Classic dedicated a full day to girls basketball for the first time in the event's history.

After winning a title and Upper Weight Outstanding Wrestler at the Doc B, Poway's Mario Carini has moved into the top-ranking at 175.

Wrestling

After a deep dive into post-holiday tournament results and long-awaited weight class clarity, the first boys rankings update of 2026 arrives with key adjustments, confirmations, and a return to weekly releases.

Lillee Denson of Lakeview (MI) is one of two new top-ranked wrestler, as she sits atop the 100-pound weight class.

Wrestling

Diving deeper into results from across the country sharpens our data and impacts our rankings

Alabama

SB73 would force sweeping governance changes or strip public schools of eligibility to compete, with an October start date looming.

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) defends on Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Gordon may be the best player under any criteria to ever play in the Martin Luther King Classic presented by De La Salle. The 28th annual event takes place Monday at the Concord campus. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

California

Always room for debate when looking over the last 27 boys basketball showcases in Northern California's Bay Area, but no questioning these 28 players have been something special

The ongoing showdowns between Lake Highland Prep and Blair Academy continues to influence the National Prep Tournament Rankings. LHP's Zeno Moore is currently No. 1 at 157.

Wrestling

With expanded weight-class fields, new contenders emerging, and another Blair–Lake Highland Prep showdown looming, the second National Prep Tournament Rankings update offers an early roadmap to a rapidly evolving postseason race.

Fort Dodge's Dreshaun Ross wrestles Johnston's Mason Roethler during the 215-pound semifinal match of the Ed Winger Invite at Urbandale High School on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Urbandale.

Iowa

Dreshaun Ross, Jake Knight, Blake Fox lead talented group

Wrestling

A shakeup at the very top, statement wins at Doc Buchanan, and one final super tournament looming have reshaped the national wrestling landscape as power programs separate themselves in January.

Football

The coach led the program to a CIAC title in December

Anderson head coach Evan Dreyer leads his team on the field before their OHSAA Division II state championship game in Canton, Ohio, on Dec. 4, 2025. Dreyer was one of 32 coaches nominated for the 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year award.

Football

Nominees were selected by each of the 32 NFL teams

Arkansas

Fayetteville High quarterback Hank Hendrix announced Tuesday he is reclassifying to the 2026 class and committing to Arkansas after a standout season in Class 7A.

De La Salle junior Davit Pachulia had career high 29 points in a 75-66 East Bay Athletic League home win over Dougherty Valley on Tuesday night. Pachulia, son of former NBA forward Zaza Pachulia, made six 3-pointers en route to his career night.

California

Davit Pachulia drills 6 three-pointers as Spartans dominate down low in back-and-forth game against Dougherty Valley

Players like Kansas redshirt freshman Austin Alexander will be able to appear in up to nine games and retain a full year of eligibility if a new rule approved by FBS coaches receives final NCAA sanctioning.

Football

FBS coaches unanimously voted to expand the redshirt rule to nine games, a move that could reshape player development, roster strategy, and long-term planning for today’s high school football stars.

Park Hill South 2026 guard Addison Bjorn, a five-star prospect and Texas signee, is off to a monster start for the Park Hill South Lady Panthers.

Missouri

Park Hill South star Addison Bjorn is dominating her senior season, averaging 27.5 points and 14.9 rebounds while extending historic streaks and nearing 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds before heading to Texas.

Texas

After a jaw-dropping freshman season and national buzz in Dallas, electric receiver Zach “Black” Williams is transferring to Texas powerhouse Allen — teaming up with elite QB Ty Snell and aiming for a long-awaited state title run.

Brandon McCoy Jr. throws down a dunk in his Sierra Canyon debut against JSerra at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, November 22.

California

Southern Section dominates as usual with 18 of the top 25, including the five best led by Sierra Canyon, which doesn't exactly breeze in the first week of the Mission League

Barry Norman's return from injury and his 4-3 win over Lucas Boe, at 165, were key factors in Blair Academy's, 30-28, win over Lake Highland Prep.

Wrestling

In a pre-internet throwback with no live results and one controversial finale, Blair Academy edged Florida powerhouse Lake Highland Prep in a nationally loaded quad that came down to bonus points — and a forfeit at 106.

Bartlett (TN) has been one of the best teams in the country since City of Palms.

National

January is where reputations are either validated or exposed in high school basketball, and this stretch of the season offers no hiding places. With the Bass Pr

Incarnate Word (MO) earned a signature win over Long Island Lutheran (NY) in a Top 10 matchup.

National

The national picture is being decided in real time. Undefeated records are shrinking, margins for error are disappearing, and every possession against elite com