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The Bulldogs add a potent defensive front piece as Marcellus Young Casario, a 6-6, 260-pound prospect from Rabun Gap, commits to Georgia, choosing the SEC over a crowded list of suitors.
Ariana Akey of Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) was selected as the 2025‑26 MaxPreps National Player of the Year after leading her team to two straight undefeated seasons and a Class 5A state title, finishing her high school career with over 11,700 yards and 200 touchdowns.
LJ Smith, a 6‑4 combo guard ranked No. 28 nationally, will play for Ohio State this season, adding depth to a backcourt that already features top prospects.
Marcus Fakatou, a top-ranked 2027 defensive lineman, has eliminated Oregon and Notre Dame from his recruitment, leaving Ohio State, Georgia and Texas as his final contenders. His decision reflects a mix of program fit, coaching connections and teammate influence.
Two high school prospects announced their verbal commitments to UCF this week, adding depth to a 2027 class that is already ranked 76th nationally and 16th in the Big 12.
The FHSAA’s new Open Division format will feature the state’s elite eight football teams, selected by MaxPreps rankings, and will be staged across The Villages and Miami, extending the innovative model to girls’ flag football as well
A 45‑minute ceremony in Glen Carbon highlighted the Griffins' 24‑2‑3 season, a 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains and the community's celebration of unity and achievement.
Father McGivney High School in Glen Carbon, Illinois, honored its first Class 1A girls soccer state title with a ceremony that highlighted a 24‑2‑3 season, a 3‑0 win over Pleasant Plains, and the program’s third overall state championship.
Coach Pat Kelsey is building momentum for Louisville’s next class, landing Ferlandes Wright and courting a slate of elite prospects across the country.
Top Florida guard Cayden Daughtry, a MaxPreps National Junior of the Year, has pledged to the University of Florida after a highly competitive recruitment process that also featured offers from Kentucky, Michigan and Miami.
Charlotte native Caleb Cooper pledged to Penn State after an official visit, bringing a blend of defensive and offensive skills to the 2027 roster.
In the past week, a wave of blue‑chip recruits announced their college choices, from K.J. Green to Cooper Ohnmacht, sending shockwaves through the football recruiting landscape and elevating their future programs in the national rankings.
Top 2027 defensive back Hayden Stepp, a Las Vegas native, is being courted by Alabama, Georgia, Oregon and California. With Alabama currently leading, each program is leveraging official visits to secure his commitment.
Eli Harris, a three-star linebacker from Georgia, pledged to the University of Nebraska, adding depth to the Cornhuskers' defense and elevating the class to a national top-20 standing.
The 2026 Tennessee high school baseball season wrapped up in Murfreesboro, unveiling a slate of All-Metro honorees that spotlighted elite performances and coaching excellence across the region.
Maliek Brown, a 6‑foot‑3, 185‑pound three‑star prospect from Texas, has pledged to the University of Kansas, bringing the program's 2027 class to ten commitments and highlighting a strategic push at the wide receiver position.
Three‑star prospect Maliek Brown pledged to the University of Kansas, adding to a surge of talent at the receiver position for the Jayhawks.
Louisville Trinity’s 11‑0 victory over Beechwood in the KHSAA quarterfinals showcases a potent offense, flawless pitching and a team poised for the semifinals.
Four‑star defensive lineman Errol Demontagnac III pledged to Nebraska over Power Five rivals, highlighting the Huskers’ aggressive recruiting and a focus on improving a run defense that struggled last season.
The Florida Dairy Farmers announced the 2026 Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year finalists, highlighting standout performances from Newberry’s Tavis Honeycutt, Union County’s Jeffrey Brugh and coach Jiwan James.
Syracuse University announced Thursday that four-star wide receiver Chanin Harris has pledged to the Orange, choosing the Atlantic Coast Conference program over several Power Five rivals. The commitment adds a highly ranked talent to a 2027 class that now stands at 15 verbal pledges and is ranked No. 32 by 247Sports and No. 37 by Rivals.
Tavis Honeycutt, a junior from Newberry, Florida, was crowned the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year after delivering a historic performance that included 16 home runs, 49 RBIs and a .609 batting average. His commitment to the University of Florida adds a local marquee talent to the program.
Junior standout Tavis Honeycutt becomes the first Newberry High player named Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year, posting elite stats and pledging to the University of Florida.
A look at the top three hitters in Leon County who dominated the 2026 season with elite batting averages and key RBIs.