National

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.

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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

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Jan. 5-11?

National

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from Jan. 5-11?

Top-ranked Rocklin Zinkin won his second Doc B title, helping Buchanan win the event in impressive fashion over the nation's No. 1 team – Faith Christian Academy of Pennsylvania.

California

With Faith Christian flying in from Pennsylvania, the nation’s top ranking was on the line — and Buchanan made sure it stayed in California.

Kaleena Smith, Ontario Christian junior point guard and No. 1 recruit for the 2027 class, outdid herself if that's possible with a 50-point explosion lead her No. 1 ranked team in the country over No. 3 Mitty in a double-overtime classic.

California

The nation's No. 1 recruit finishes off one of great girls baksetball in history with 11 in second overtime as top-ranked Ontario Christian fights back to stun No. 3 Mitty.

Matt Sieg, middle, was named the Overall Player of the Year at the Navy All-American Bowl awards ceremony on Friday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas

Football

Six different awards were presented at the show the night before the annual bowl game

Caley Graber of Northfield (MN) is the new top-ranked wrestler at 125, one of two new No. 1's in our current rankings.

Wrestling

Two new No. 1 wrestlers and additions across every weight highlight the latest High School On SI girls national wrestling rankings.

Years of frustration were released on Friday, including by star sophomore forward Amare Chandler, shown here dunking the ball in a 2024-25 game.

California

Led by highlight touted sophomore Amare Chandler, Livermore wins an East Bay Athletic League game since Feb. 14, 2014.