
Metro East High School Stars Shine in 2026 Football Preview
The 2026 season spotlight shines on 50 high school football players from the Metro East region, selected for their 2025 performance, recruiting buzz and projected impact.
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The 2026 season spotlight shines on 50 high school football players from the Metro East region, selected for their 2025 performance, recruiting buzz and projected impact.
The New York State Sportswriters Association announces its 2025 all‑state selections, highlighting Emma Rascoe’s record‑setting career and honoring top performers from across the section.
The 1982 Plymouth Pilots, guided by Hall of Fame coach Jack Edison, fought back from multiple deficits to win the state title in dramatic fashion, a feat still celebrated in Indiana basketball lore.
The 1982 Plymouth High School boys basketball team etched an unforgettable chapter in Indiana sports history with a double‑overtime victory that crowned them state champions.

Twenty‑five members of the University of Massachusetts Lowell men’s ice hockey team were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, tying the conference lead and underscoring the program’s dual commitment to athletic performance and academic achievement.

The BIG3 returns to Detroit on June 27, 2026, with the DMV Trilogy hosting the Chicago Triplets at Little Caesar’s Arena. A look at recent performances, key players, and broadcast details.

The BIG3’s second week of games lands in Detroit, featuring a marquee matchup and a slate of redemption stories.

Four‑star recruit Neimann Lawrence pledged to Texas, extending a five‑year streak of Florida talent choosing the Longhorns and highlighting Coach Sarkisian's expanded recruiting strategy.

The BIG3 will bring its eight franchises to Detroit this summer, featuring high‑profile players, a hometown Detroit Amps showdown, and an open practice in Warren.

Four hundred forty‑five student‑athletes from Stevens Institute of Technology were named to the Winter and Spring Middle Atlantic Conference Honor Roll, maintaining a 3.20 GPA or higher and representing a wide range of sports.

Tyler Alexander, a top defensive line prospect, pledged to the University of Texas, bringing a No. 8 recruiting class boost and highlighting the impact of recruiter Kenny Baker and head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Top senior players from Hillsdale County will compete in an all‑star baseball game at Hillsdale College, featuring coaches Brian Stroble and Kody Hodshire, standout pitchers, catchers and hitters, and a community‑wide celebration of local talent.

Ferrum College announced the hiring of Kevin Paustenbach as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, placing him under Head Coach James Johnson. His extensive background spans multiple institutions and includes family ties to the campus.

Craig Meyer’s recent list of the 13 worst coaching hires in college basketball over the past 26 years spotlights five ACC failures, including Matt Doherty, James Johnson, Jeff Bzdelik, Kevin Stallings and Kenny Payne, while highlighting the controversy around Will Wade’s NC State stint and broader calls for a commissioner.

Three‑star safety James Johnson will visit Lincoln in June, bringing high‑ranked talent to a Nebraska class already positioned in the national top 20.

NC State has invested over $1 million in its top three assistant coaches, marking the first time any assistant has earned more than $400,000 annually.

After a distinguished playing and coaching career, James Johnson is back at his alma mater to lead the Panthers, bringing decades of Division I experience and a recent conference seed to the program.

James Johnson, a 1993 Ferrum graduate and former Panthers star, is named head coach, succeeding Patrick Corrigan as the program eyes a move to Division I in 2026.

James Johnson, a Ferrum basketball alum and seasoned coach, is back to lead the struggling program, bringing his playing legacy and recruiting expertise to spark a new era.