California’s Elite High School Football Teams Gear Up for 2026 Season
California’s top high school football programs jockey for position as the 2026 season looms, with historic rivalries and new matchups on the horizon.
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California’s top high school football programs jockey for position as the 2026 season looms, with historic rivalries and new matchups on the horizon.

High School On SI releases its annual preseason countdown, highlighting the top 25 squads, key returning players, newcomers and coach insights ahead of August kickoff.

A look at the county's top high school quarterbacks, their statistical achievements and the colleges they have pledged to join.

The University of Wisconsin Badgers are reshaping their offense for the upcoming season, bringing in three quarterbacks who hope to reverse a 4‑8 record.
The annual Reitz Rumble 7-on-7 football showcase gathered over 50 teams from three states in Evansville, offering a first look at standout players and the early outlook for the upcoming season.

The 2026 Orange County high school football schedule features marquee openings, new leadership on the sidelines and talented quarterbacks eyeing college commitments.
Senior infielder and pitcher Max Miller earns the 2026 All‑Metro honor after a dominant season that culminated in a state title for Mater Dei.

The Nittany Lions' defensive backfield combines proven talent with promising newcomers, setting the stage for a potentially dominant 2026 season.

The Mater Dei baseball team rallied to win the state championship, continuing a multigenerational tradition of success.

The Mater Dei baseball squad is set to contest the class 2‑A state title against Bluffton on Saturday at Victory Field in Indianapolis, aiming to translate last year's near‑miss into a championship.

Several high‑profile transfers in Orange County girls basketball will be prominently featured during the California Live and Section 7 exposure events, with debut games scheduled across multiple schools.

Tatianna Griffin announced her transfer to Mater Dei on social media, expressing gratitude to her former school while citing her national ranking and upcoming U17 World Cup participation.

USC hosted a dozen 2027 commits for a three‑day visit, after which four‑star cornerback Aaryn Washington announced his commitment, bolstering a class ranked No. 10 nationally.

Harvard-Westlake's James Tronstein is named baseball player of the year, while JSerra's Liliana Escobar earns softball player of the year honors. Coaches Gus Rico and Matt Mowry are recognized for guiding the Patriots to a historic league title, and emerging athletes secure scholarships and new leadership roles across the region.

Coach Bob Chesney's aggressive recruiting strategy has propelled UCLA into the national top ten, reviving the program and sparking optimism among fans.

Top-ranked high school players will compete at Shelton High School on August 11, 2026, in a free event streamed live on the NBA App.
A weather‑delayed game that stretched from late April to mid‑May ended with Mater Dei’s 1‑0 victory over Jasper, while Gibson Southern captured the Pocket Athletic Conference crown.