Before NHL stardom and Olympic dreams, many members of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team developed at American high schools, prep programs, or elite pathways that reshaped the sport’s pipeline.
From Taina Fernandez’s Triple Crown brilliance in Pennsylvania to Broken Arrow’s dominant run in Missouri, elite girls wrestlers capped the holiday break with statement performances at PowerAde and The Wonder Women.
With Bo Bassett sidelined, Bishop McCort’s Jax Forrest claimed a record fourth PowerAde championship while Lake Highland Prep finally broke through in the team race.
The former James Hubert Blake standout and overseas pro has parlayed his DMV basketball journey into a breakthrough documentary career, with his debut film Imported now streaming on Hulu.
The national girls high school basketball picture is tightening fast. Holiday tournament results didn’t just shuffle the rankings — they exposed real separation
The Cadets have added former Good Counsel head coach Andy Stefanelli as associate head coach, reinforcing one of Washington, DC’s premier high school football programs amid continued national success.
In the first installment of a new series, a behind-the-scenes look at Northern Virginia’s Gillion Academy and 7-foot Florida State signee Marcis Ponder reveals how an elite prep program — and a future star — are being shaped on and off the court.
The final major tournaments of 2025 get underway this week with PowerAde and Brecksville headlining a loaded national slate, setting the stage for key rematches, lineup shakeups, and a pivotal rankings update heading into the new year.
From a region defined by elite quarterback play, a freshman at Indian River is beginning to show the traits that have long separated the 757 from everywhere else.
No. 1 high school recruit Kaleena Smith is dominating the 2025-26 season. The Ontario Christian star is averaging 34.9 PPG with a 14-0 start, drawing offers from UConn, South Carolina, and LSU. See her full stats and highlights here.