
HighSchoolOT Unveils 2026 NCHSAA 2A Football Playoff Projections
Early projections based on RPI and MaxPreps data outline potential paths for 2A football teams, with live updates expected before the October 31 official release.
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Early projections based on RPI and MaxPreps data outline potential paths for 2A football teams, with live updates expected before the October 31 official release.

The latest projections, powered by real-time RPI data from MaxPreps, outline a tentative bracket that could shape the road to the state championship.

The 2026 season sees Clark County teams playing independent schedules without state championships, with Bishop Gorman leading national rankings and several local programs eyeing title contention.
The annual Big 15 list highlights standout prospects from Cardinal Mooney and surrounding schools, detailing their college pursuits, statistical achievements, and goals for the upcoming campaign.

The Wildcats have locked in a No.10 high school class and added 12 transfer players, including award‑winning Grayson Willoughby, signaling a major talent surge.

Tanner Nichols, a senior forward from Madison Central High School, has been named the Mississippi Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year after guiding his team to consecutive championships and delivering standout performances on and off the field.
UNC basketball is gearing up for its inaugural season under head coach Michael Malone, who has already secured commitments from a dozen 2027 recruits and five 2028 prospects, highlighting a strategic push to restore the program’s national prominence.

Two Tennessee high school football programs crack the MaxPreps Top 25, reigniting a recent title‑game rivalry and drawing attention to a wave of elite recruits.

Jojo Martin, a 5‑foot‑10 guard from Westminster, Colorado, has pledged to Iowa after averaging 23.4 points and 5.5 steals as a freshman, a performance that has already attracted offers from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Utah, Colorado and Kansas.
Iowa women's basketball has extended a scholarship to Jojo Martin, a 5‑foot‑10 guard from Westminster, Colorado, whose impressive freshman stats and national ranking have attracted attention from programs across the country.
The recent MLB draft has set the stage for a unique college career that blends football and baseball, raising questions about scholarship money, competition and the program’s future.

Four‑star recruit Cedrick Simmons, a Selma native, announced his pledge to Alabama over rival Auburn, highlighting a continued surge in the Crimson Tide’s 2027 class.
The 2026 Illinois high school football season is set to begin in August, and the latest Massey Ratings have already begun to shape expectations for teams vying for state and national prestige.

A top-ranked running back chooses Tennessee over major programs, citing a rigorous schedule, family and coach endorsement, and national recognition.

LJ Smith, a 6‑4 guard from Lincolnton, North Carolina, has announced that he will reclassify from the high school class of 2027 to the 2026 cohort, clearing the path to join the Ohio State Buckeyes a year earlier than originally planned.

The latest All‑State selections highlight standout hitters, pitchers and coaches, with several players heading to college programs across the country.

The latest MaxPreps preseason top‑25 left out the undefeated Edna Karr squad, while the New Orleans Saints are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. The same weekend will see PSG take on Lyon, and New Orleans’ Vaucresson Creole Café & Deli remains a local culinary landmark.

The Hawkeyes continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail, adding a highly touted freshman guard to their future roster.

The highly touted recruit, ranked second among running backs in the 2027 class, has visited all three finalists and is poised to reveal his decision, a move that could redefine the Volunteers' backfield.
Four‑star forward Sienna Williams, ranked No. 64 in the 2027 class, has cut her recruitment to six universities, including Iowa, and will reveal her decision via Instagram.

Four‑star forward Sienna Williams, a 6‑foot‑3 prospect from Monarch High School, has cut her list to six schools, keeping Iowa among the finalists. Her impressive junior stats and club experience have made her a coveted recruit, while the Hawkeyes already hold a 2027 commitment from guard Jada Seubert.

Four‑star forward Sienna Williams, ranked No. 64 in the 2027 class, announced her final six schools on Instagram, with Iowa among the contenders, while the Hawkeyes already hold a commitment from guard Jada Seubert

Micah Rhodes, a four‑star back from Spring, Texas, has reopened his recruitment after flipping from Oklahoma. With scholarship offers from 34 schools, his decision could shape the next class of college football standouts.

Ethan Brown dominated the Missouri high school basketball scene, posting elite numbers, earning state accolades, and drawing attention from national scouting platforms as he prepares for the next level.