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Since 1999, Texas has hosted the high school wrestling state tournament. The Berry Center will once again be the place to be for the latest edition of the tournament.

While the tournament has a history dating back to the 1960s, the University Interscholastic League didn’t recognize it until the 1990s.

There will be multiple levels of competition for boys and girls. Weight classes range from 100 to 235 for girls and 106 to 285 for boys. Each weight class features 16 athletes placed in multiple divisions.

Canyon Randall, Allen, El Paso Eastwood, and Lubbock Cooper were programs that stood out last year. Who will stand out when the best athletes in the state come together?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Texas high school wrestling state tournament, including TV channel and streaming options for the event.

Where to watch 2026 Texas high school wrestling state tournament: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream:NFHS Network

The Texas high school wrestling state tournament will not be broadcast on a TV channel. You can stream the tournament live on NFHS Network.

The NFHS Network offers two basic plans: an Annual Pass ($6.67 per month) or a Monthly Pass ($13.99 per month). These plans give subscribers the ability to watch live sporting events and create clips of their favorite moments from games.

When is the 2026 Texas high school wrestling state tournament?

• Date: Friday, Feb. 13 - Saturday, Feb. 14
• Time: 8:30 a.m. CT start both days

The Texas high school wrestling state tournament will take place Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, with matches starting at 8:30 a.m. CT each day. 

The competition will be held at the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas.

2026 Texas high school wrestling state tournament schedule

Friday, February 13

Saturday, February 14

Isaiah Englund soared through the air, grabbed the off-the-backboard alley-oop ball with two hands and threw it down. He hung on the rim a little too long for the liking of the official, drawing a technical foul.

Auburn’s players laughed it off.

“That was one of the weakest calls,” Englund said after the game, laughing. “I was trying not to fall back on my head. That was weak, that was weak.”

Whether or not it was called, it wouldn’t have, and didn’t matter. Auburn, the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A District 3/4 tournament, was decimating No. 16 Spanaway Lake in the opening round of the tournament on Thursday night in Auburn.

The Trojans were throwing down highlight-reel dunks without a care in the world. It felt like an NBA All-Star Game.

England’s dunk made it 64-24 in favor of the Trojans, giving Auburn a 40-point lead in the third quarter, part of a dizzying rout at home. Auburn led 30-7 at the end of the first quarter and stretched the lead to 30 midway through the second quarter, forcing Spanaway Lake into countless turnovers with its high-energy full-court press.

“It was really important,” said Daniel Johnson, a 2025 TNT All-Area selection. “We came out hard, came out with lots of energy and just fought.”

Auburn Riverside transfer Leroy Kinnay and Miles Henry led the Trojans with 20 points apiece. Johnson scored 13 and Englund added 11.

“First playoff game, we want to come out with a lot of energy, get straight to it off the jump,” Englund said.

Auburn will host the winner of No. 8 Skyview and No. 9 Sumner next Tuesday in the tournament’s quarterfinal round.

“Gotta stay focused,” Henry said.

GIRLS: NO. 3 AUBURN 49, NO. 14 SPANAWAY LAKE 38

Before the boys tipped off, the Auburn girls coincidentally had the same matchup, facing Spanaway Lake in the bidistrict tournament opening round.

It wasn’t the cleanest game, but Auburn’s defense led to enough offense to come away with the win. Junior guard Avery Hansen, a two-time TNT All-Area selection, led the Trojans with 17 points. She didn’t feel it was Auburn’s best effort.

“I feel like we definitely could’ve come out harder,” she said. “We definitely overlooked the team that we played. Every game we should come out knowing it’s gonna be tough in the playoffs, just coming out harder.”

Still, a win is a win for the 3A NPSL champions, who played impressive basketball in the second half of the season. The Trojans defeated league rival Tahoma after getting clobbered in the first meeting of the regular season.

“Losing to them by a lot really shook us up,” Hansen said. “We feel like we were better than that and in the second half of the season, we played our best basketball. We really came together as a team.”

The return of senior post Ari Deloney has been a big lift for Jessica Hansen’s team. Deloney tore her ACL last June and has made a speedy comeback. While she’s not yet at 100 percent, she was a difference maker in the minutes she played on Thursday night, pouring in 14 points for Auburn.

“She’s been very humble,” Avery Hansen said of her teammate’s return to the floor in recent weeks. “She knows that her time is coming and she’s very hungry. She’s been sitting out for so long, she just knows that her opportunity is coming.”

Auburn faces No. 6 Skyview in the next round, while Spanaway Lake heads to the consolation ladder and will face No. 11 Bethel in a loser-out game.

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Playoff season is on the horizon for the Wall Hawks and Lady Hawks.

The Wall Hawks and Lady Hawks have soared over district opponents all season long. Both teams are district champions, and the Hawks look to match the Lady Hawks’ perfect 12-0 record.

With two regular season games remaining, the No. 15 Hawks have aspirations of completing an undefeated district record. Head coach Parker Roberts’ squad stands tall at 10-0, set to face current second-place holder Jim Ned Friday night. Wall narrowly held off Jim Ned 50-44 on Jan 20, as the Hawks go for the season sweep. Although Wall has already secured its District 6-3A Region I title, the goal hasn’t changed. The coaches’ and players’ mindset simply revolves around focusing on one game at a time.

“The biggest thing for [Wall] is just trying to focus on one game at a time,” Roberts said. “Being this close and us already knowing that we’re the one seed, we try not to look to far ahead to the playoffs already. [We must] take care of the two games that we have left and keep that mindset one game at a time, because when you get to the playoffs it’s one game at a time.”

On the Lady Hawks’ side, head coach Silas Crisler’s team begins gearing up for its upcoming postseason run. No. 1 Wall faces Brady in the bi-district round at Winters High School on Monday, Feb 16. In Crisler’s vision, toughness is what makes the Lady Hawks the team to beat.

“I have told our girls and they believe it that we are the toughest team in Texas,” Crisler said. “We say that with pride and we live it out every day. We’re going to continue that every single playoff game.”

In the players’ vision, team chemistry and depth define the group’s identity.

“We not only have a starting five, we have a great five coming off the bench,” senior point guard Kathrine Lewis said. “We’re very versatile. If somebody tries to shut someone down, we have another girl coming in to take her spot. No one’s better than each other. We all have our own strengths that all go into the team and help us pull out wins.”

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ConchoValleyHomepage.com.

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) – The state’s No. 1-ranked Webb boys basketball team rolled past Alcoa 78-53 on the road Thursday night, heading into the postseason riding an 18-game win streak.

The defending DII-AA State Champions started red-hot from behind the three-point line and jumped to a nine point lead at the end of the first quarter. They never looked back and defeated the Tornadoes for the second year in a row.

The Spartans improved to 28-2 and will host the winner of Chattanooga Christian-McCallie on Tuesday, February 17, in the Region Semifinals. Webb is ranked by MaxPreps as No. 1 in Tennessee and No. 11 in the nation.

Alcoa fell to 15-11 but they head into the postseason a perfect 8-0 in district play.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — After losing by 28 points in December, the Alcoa girls basketball team earned revenge against a Webb School of Knoxville team ranked second in the state by MaxPreps, snapping the Lady Spartans 11-game win streak with a 76-64 victory Thursday night.

The Lady Tornadoes held a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and clinched the upset victory at the free throw line.

Alcoa head coach David Baumann said that in both matchups this season, the losing team was a bit short-handed with players out, but he was proud of his crew for defeating on of the best programs in the state.

“Now that we’re done with districts, we wanted to challenge ourselves playing teams like that,” Baumann said. And of course, it’s a big momentum boost for us going into the postseason. We still have one more game to finish up. Playing teams like this that are state champs and know how to win and know of what it takes, will help prepare us and hopefully help us make a long run.”

The Lady Tornadoes improved to 20-7 and will visit Maryville on Monday, February 16. The Lady Spartans closed their regular season at 22-6. The defending DII-AA State Champions will prepare for the postseason, aiming for a run at the program’s eighth state title.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.

Emerson Hebel was supposed to be in her Film As Literature class Thursday watching “The Godfather.” But instead, the Naperville North High School senior found herself taking her very first pickleball lesson.

“I’d rather be doing this for sure,” the 17-year-old said as she practiced serving with her pickleball partner and friend, Rhyse Filip. “I’ve played a little bit of pickleball before, but just like with my family, so it’s fun to like actually learn how to do it.”

The pair were joined not only by their peers at Naperville North, but also by students at West Aurora High School, Lisle High School, Lockport High School and home school students, who were playing at Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville.

And now those hundreds of students — brought together by Naperville-based nonprofit KidsMatter — get bragging rights to say they were part of Guinness World Records’ largest simultaneous pickleball lesson.

To qualify for the achievement, more than 250 people had to participate in a 30-minute pickleball lesson. They ended up having 227 just from Naperville North alone, and 446 total.

“I’m happy there’s an opportunity to break the Guinness World Record with other schools. … It shows that we’re willing to do something different,” Filip, 17, said.

The Naperville North junior said if she didn’t have the pickleball lesson today, she probably would have been getting extra help from her Spanish or math teachers.

“But I wanted to do something different because I don’t really do anything fun like this often at our school,” Filip said.

On top of that, her friend’s mom, Sherilyn Hebel, was the main organizer for the event.

“This has been a year in the making,” said Hebel, director of programs for KidsMatter.

Hebel said she wanted to do an activity around pickleball due to the sport’s accessibility and appeal to a wide audience.

“Pickleball is a sport that can be enjoyed by almost everyone,” she said. “It brings mental health fun. It can be played by the old, by the young, by the super athletic, by the not-so-athletic. It can be played free with so many free outdoor courts in our community.”

As a member of KidsMatter, she wanted to figure out a way to get as many people involved in this activity as possible.

“A seed was planted and then it just kept getting watered and watered and it was, ‘How can we (use) pickleball to bring the community together?’ and then, ‘How can we make it even more fun? How can we engage our partners at our area schools? How can we engage our community locations,’” she said.

Then Hebel had an idea: why not try to make it a Guinness World Record attempt?

“Sherilyn approached me about the idea of doing the world’s largest pickleball lesson … and we thought it’d be a good idea to get a lot of different schools as well as our community together,” said John Fiore, chair of Naperville North’s Wellness Department.

Thursday’s lesson was taught by Joe Canda, a coach at Sure Shot Pickleball. While Canda was physically located at Sure Shot, he taught the lesson to the other students over Zoom. At Naperville North, he was projected onto a screen in the gym as he gave students tips and tricks on proper pickleball techniques.

“Dinking is a very short shot that sets up other shots in pickleball,” he said during the lesson. “If you come take a class with me, I teach all of my students we’re going to hit it soft to be able to hit it hard, and the dink is what sets up that shot.”

While students at Naperville North did not have a net to practice with, they did have balls and paddles — just enough to let them practice the game’s fundamentals. Some of the students at Naperville North tried to mimic the coach’s actions, working on their technique, while other appeared to be more focused on hitting the ball to their friend as hard as possible.

“(Canda) had not ever done anything like this before but I will tell you from the first moment I asked him, he was all in,” Hebel said.

And the energy he had during the lesson was everything Hebel could have asked for.

“Holy smokes, he was motivating those kids, he was demonstrating, he was a phenomenal instructor,” she said.

Putting together the lesson was not easy, Hebel said, noting the extensive coordination that was required between the different community partners and Guinness World Records. But in the end, it was all worth it, she said.

“It was amazing to see what the planning had done, come to fruition,” Hebel said. “We worked really hard to make a lesson that wouldn’t have pickleballs flying all over the place … of course we had some stray balls here and there, but for the most part, the kids were able to do controlled hits and really followed the lesson.”

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The Servite Friars (Calif.) reached into its alumni past to move forward into the future for its football program.

According to an announcement by Servite, the Friars have hired former Chandler (Ariz.) head coach Rick Garretson as the program’s next lead man. Garretson is a 1974 graduate of Servite and had a successful run at Chandler, leading the Wolves to two ESPN Geico Bowl titles.

“We are excited to announce the hiring of Rick Garretson ’74 as Head Football Coach,” the announcement said about Garretson’s hiring. “Garretson brings nearly 40 years of experience to the Friars, having dedicated the majority of his life to the game of football.”

Garretson served as the Wolves head coach from 2019-2024 while being an assistant at the school since 2010. During his time at Chandler, Garretson guided the program on a historic 46-game win streak that spanned from 2018-2021.

Servite has finished the last two seasons with a 6-5 record. This past 2025 campaign, the Friars ended as the No. 10 team in California, according to the Rivals Composite High School Football Rankings.

More about Servite High School

Servite High School, located in Anaheim, California, is a prestigious private Catholic school known for its rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and commitment to spiritual development. Offering a range of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for higher education and future success. Servite’s athletic teams are highly competitive, frequently achieving state championships. Emphasizing leadership, faith, and community service, the school ensures students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.

How to Follow California High School Football

For California high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Golden State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across California.

It’s never too early to rank the national high school football interstate games for 2026, right?

High school football programs around the country are releasing their official schedules for the 2026 and with that have come the revealing of some of the top games for the upcoming campaign. We’ve seen plenty of intriguing matchups that are already set for the fall and though it’s still winter sports season heading into the spring, we give you a first take on the best interstate games slated thus far.

Take a look below at our interstate high school football games list and let us know who you think we’re missing from our Top 10:

1. Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) at Creekside (Ga.), Aug. 21

Two state champions from the 2025 season clash in Northwest Georgia to kickoff the 2026 season and we couldn’t think of any other game that could top this matchup. Clay-Chalkville is coming off an undefeated season where they won Alabama’s AHSAA Class 5A state crown and they’ll square off against a Creekside bunch that boasted one of the top scoring offenses (56.3 points per game in 2025) en route to Georgia’s GHSA Class 4A crown. Early thoughts are this game should feature plenty of talent and points on the scoreboard.

2. Carrollton (Ga.) at Catholic (La.), Sep. 4

Now though neither team may have won a state championship last season, they came as close as one could get to doing so. Carrollton played for the all mythical national championship last season and just narrowly lost to Buford in Georgia’s Class 6A state title game. The Trojans will return a myriad of talent on both sides of the ball, including 2029 quarterback Christian Cypher (2,178 yards, 26 touchdowns). The Bears were the most competitive team against national power Edna Karr, losing to the Cougars, 17-10, in the state semis. Catholic are slated to feature 2027 four-star running back Jayden Miles and 6-foot-5 tight end Jude Chamberlain.

3. Grayson (Ga.) at West Boca Raton (Fla.), Oct. 2

Any time you get the best of the Peach and Sunshine State going head-to-head, you’ve got yourself a certified barn burner on your hands. This is what the Grayson-West Boca Raton meeting could be come early October as the two programs were as good as they come in their respective states. The Rams finished as the nation’s No. 23 nationally ranked team, a distinction the Bulls are hoping to attain at some point during the 2026 campaign. A win for West Boca Raton would certainly boost their chances of being recognized as a national powerhouse.

4. Milton (Ga.) at Battle Ground Academy (Tenn.), Sep. 11

A little Georgia-Tennessee action on tap for the 2026 season is exactly what any high school football fan would want to sign up for as both Milton and Battle Ground Academy were among their respective state’s best teams last year. Milton started off last season playing on ESPN against Buford and now will have a national spotlight on them once again versus a very good Battle Ground Academy squad that finished as Tennessee’s No. 5 team in 2025. The Eagles should have one of Georgia’s top offenses, led by Tennessee commit Derrick Baker at quarterback.

5. Armwood (Fla.) at Don Bosco Prep (NJ), Aug. 28

We put this one a little bit higher because of the rarity of seeing a team out of Florida travel up to face a New Jersey squad in the Garden State. Now we know Monarch faced off against Don Bosco Prep last fall, but before that, it had been quite some time since the Ironmen had welcomed any top-level teams from Florida. Armwood was a Top 10 Florida high school football team from the 2025 campaign and have one of the best defensive units around, led by a pair of 2027 three-stars in linebacker Theo Wilson and defensive lineman Errol Demontagnac. Don Bosco Prep counters with 2027 four-stars Mikahi Allen at linebacker and Aidan O’Neil on the defensive line. This contest could be a defensive slugfest.

6. DeMatha Catholic (Md.) vs. Roman Catholic (Pa.), Sep. 11

DeMatha Catholic certainly got the best of Roman Catholic in 2025, routing the Cahillite in a 44-7 decision. This time around, however, could be a much different story as the Stags graduated a boatload of talent and will have to reload in order to pull off a similar feat. Legendary Stags’ head coach Bill McGregor will have one of Maryland’s top edge rushers back in the fold in 2027 four-star James Pace. A good ole Maryland versus Pennsylvania matchup with some revenge on the minds of Roman Catholic bodes for a highly anticipated rematch.

7. Archbishop Moeller (OH) at Trinity (KY), Sep. 4

It’s not irregular to see Ohio and Kentucky squads go head-to-head like this as Archbishop Moeller and Trinity square off in a big time high school football matchup. What will certainly be different this year for the Crusaders is no longer having the talents of Matt Ponatoski (Kentucky signee) behind center. Don’t fret as Archbishop Moeller has an abundance of talent in their running back room between 2027’s Greylo Coach and Benjamin Yuudai. Flipping to the Trinity side of the spectrum and the Shamrocks were Kentucky’s No. 1 ranked team for most of the 2025 season and figure to enter the new campaign not moving from that very position.

8. John Curtis (La.) at North Shore (TX), Sep. 4

When it comes to mega interstate matchups down in the Lone Star State, this is one of a rare few that will take place for the 2026 high school football season. North Shore knocked off Duncanville for the UIL’s Class 6A-I title and expect the Mustangs to be in contention this upcoming fall.  John Curtis (La.), which was the second ranked team according to the final Louisiana 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings, will have a slew of talent back including 2028 three-star wide receiver Jarvis Stevenson. Oh and by the way, this game will take place at McNeese State University.

9. St. Frances Academy (Md.) at Deland (Fla.), Aug. 28

Anytime a national high school football powerhouse like St. Frances Academy (Md.) is welcomed into town, it’s a special moment for an opponent. Deland (Fla.) is ready to test their mettle as head coach Rick Darlington isn’t avoiding any smoke with this matchup. The Bulldogs are a single-wing team, led by 2028 four-star running back Taihj Moore, that comes right at you with their rushing attack and they will have their hands full against a Panthers’ defense that only gave up 87 points through 10 games in 2025. St. Frances Academy won the Overtime Nationals championship game last fall and are looking to be a repeat winner once again in 2026.

10. Choctawhatchee (Fla.) at Thompson (Ala.), Oct. 29

Don’t sleep on this Alabama-Florida tilt as both teams were Top 25 programs all throughout the 2025 season. The Choctawhatchee Indians, led by head coach Frank Beasley, had themselves a season to remember as they reached the Class 4A state semifinals, only to be upended at home by eventual champion Plantation American Heritage. Thompson continues to rack up the state titles under head coach Mark Freeman as the Warriors will bring back a plethora of talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball and led by 2027 four-star quarterback Trent Seaborn (Alabama commit).

How to Follow National High School Football

For national high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals National High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals National High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the gridiron excitement across the country.

Less than a week after the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) deemed Oakwood Adventist Academy (Ala.) ineligible for the Class 1A postseason, the association had to reverse course on Tuesday.

According to a statement by AHSAA executive director Heath Harmon, the association will allow Oakwood Adventist Academy to participate in the state’s Class 1A boys basketball tournament to obey a court injunction. Oakwood Adventist had been previously eliminated from the Class 1A state playoffs due to exceeding the 30-game rule for the regular season. The Mustangs had made an appeal to the AHSAA’s Central Board of Control, which was denied.

“The Montgomery County Circuit Court has entered a TRO that Oakwood Adventist Academy be allowed to participate in the Area 16 Basketball Tournament. The AHSAA will abide by the Court’s Order,” Harmon said in the official statement on allowing Oakwood Adventist Academy to participate in the postseason.

Oakwood Adventist Academy, which is has a overall record of 15-16, had broken the 30-game maximum limit a basketball team can play during the regular season. The Mustangs played their 31st game of the season in a 65-43 loss to Whitesburg Christian Academy.

If Oakwood Adventist Academy didn’t play the Feb. 3rd matchup against Whitesburg Christian academy, they would’ve remained an eligible participant for the AHSAA postseason. The Mustangs without the injunction would have been watching from afar as the program is one of the favorites to win a Class 1A state championship this winter.

Last season, the Mustangs finished the 2024-25 season with a record of 25-9 and reached the Class 1A state semifinals.

How to Follow Alabama High School Boys Basketball

For Alabama high school boys basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the Yellowhammer State, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school boys basketball action throughout the season. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school boys basketball excitement across the state of Alabama.

In the middle of his 43rd season coaching high school basketball, Carl Jacobs has learned to be patient. Especially with a team that returned just three players from last season. 

But with as much success as the Lincoln Mustangs boys have had - at least 22 wins in each of the previous six seasons, a 146-33 record and four straight Academic Athletic Association titles - the 63-year-old has been checking his watch and tapping his toes. 

"I think we're getting there," he said Monday. "I'm seeing a little more unselfishness. Guys are learning their roles. Our defense is starting to click." 

At 9-2 in AAA play, the Mustangs (15-10 overall) hold a half-game lead over Lowell, a team that stung Lincoln with a 68-45 win over Jan. 15. The teams are scheduled to play at Lowell on Thursday, but all sports are on hold this week while teachers in the San Francisco Unified School District are on strike. For a second straight day, San Francisco schools were closed Tuesday. 

"Just when we were clicking," Jacobs said. "Been a strange season to date." 

The three returners from last season, guards Fred Davis (9.1 points per game), Roman Burke (7.0) and Dwayne Gaines (8.0) have been consistent, Jacobs said. The two newcomers to the starting lineup are dynamic sophomores, 6-5 leading scorer Maximo Haas (13.5) and rebounder Mathaius Riemedio (6.7 per game), a 6-1 "Draymond Green-type," Jacobs said. 

"Both are super kids and have injected a lot of energy and skill to the team," Jacobs said. "Maximo gives us excellent length down low we haven't had in a while. He's very skilled. Mathaius is amazingly tough and gritty. He loves taking on 6-7 and 6-9 players. He can handle the press, he passes well. His game has really developed." 

They'll all need to develop and improve from the first game against Lowell, which Jacobs said was one of the low points in recent years. "Give Lowell a ton of credit because they played super well, but I didn't recognize our guys frankly," he said. "We have some real talented guys but we've had some games we simply weren't ready to play. I think we are now. It's the stretch run. There's no time to wait."

Riordan update: Following their most emotional win of the season, a 53-51 buzzer-beating victory Jan. 27 over St. Ignatius at USF, the Chronicle's top-ranked boys team Riordan hasn't had a game due to tuberculosis outbreak on campus. Four boys games were postponed, but two of them - at Bellarmine and a home game with St. Francis - have been forfeited by those squads, according to Riordan coach Joey Curtin. 

"We were cleared to play but those teams decided to forfeit," Curtin said Friday. 

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Curtin said that all Riordan students were back in school Monday and the Crusaders were planning to play Tuesday night as scheduled at No. 12 Mitty. Riordan's girls, who played and lost Friday at St. Francis (56-49), were scheduled to host top-ranked Mitty on Tuesday. 

"It's been a very odd two weeks for us," Curtin said. "We've practiced every day but the boys are champing at the bit to play games again." 

Girls basketball: Second-ranked San Ramon Valley-Danville closed the regular season last week with three lopsided wins, two in the East Bay Athletic League over Dougherty Valley-San Ramon (85-20) and Monte Vista-Danville (95-22) and surprisingly a 33-point win over then-No. 6 Pinewood-Los Altos (70-37) behind 20 points from reigning Metro Player of the Year Ella Gunderson and 13 points and nine rebounds from San Jose State-bound Alyssa Rudd. … Pinewood, a four-time state champion, was coming off a second loss this season to No. 4 and host Priory-Woodside, 42-40 on Friday behind a combined 30 points from Gabby Wickham and Sasha Johnson. Abigail Yew had 17 points for Pinewood, which lost Jan. 16 at home to Priory, 40-39.  

Smith AAA signing: Balboa 6-foot-2, 220-pound running back Mekai Smith gave an inspirational message to AAA athletes after signing his letter of intent last week to Nevada. "Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it," he said during a ceremony on campus Wednesday. "I know the AAA doesn't always get the exposure other leagues get, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. If I can do it, you can do it. Just stay in school, keep your head down and work hard. Your time is coming." 

Smith, who rushed for 2,447 yards and accounted for a California-best 53 touchdowns for the state Division 7-A champions, was the first Balboa player - and just third AAA football player - in 20 years to sign straight out of high school to a Division I program. He thanked his coach Fred Velasquez "for believing in me and helping to shape me into the young man that I am." 

Briefly: Salesian-Richmond All-Metro basketball player Carlton Perrilliat signed a letter of intent to play football at Sacramento State for first-year coach and former McClymonds-Oakland head coach Alonzo Carter. … Riordan senior and future Oregon standout Tommy Tofi (6-6, 330) was selected the Cal-Hi Sports state Lineman of the Year last week. … Riordan quarterback Mike Mitchell, Pittsburg wide receiver R.J. Mosley, all-purpose player Jaden Jefferson (De La Salle-Concord) and Serrra place kicker Saul Marks were other first-team All-State selections. 

Freelance writer Mitch Stephens has covered high school sports for the Chronicle since 2001. Email: mitch@scorebooklive.com

This article originally published at Patience at a premium for improving Lincoln boys basketball amid SFUSD teachers strike.

When you think of the state of New York in relation to high school sports, you probably think of basketball right off rip. What is a bit underrated in the state, however, is some of the high school football talent that’s begun to come out of the Empire State.

A team that was in the conversation throughout the 2025 high school football season that figures to do so again is the St. Anthony’s Friars (NY), which released their official 2026 schedule via social media on Monday night.

The Friars are a private school that plays against many of New York’ s top catholic football programs and with the slate of games they have on tap for 2026, not much will be changing this upcoming fall.

St. Anthony’s reached the second round of the New York Catholic High School Football League (NYCHSFL) playoffs, falling to eventual state champion Iona Preparatory School, 42-0. When it comes to high school football teams out of the Empire State, the Friars are as good as they come as St. Anthony’s are slated to return one of the best running backs out of the Northeast in 2027 four-star Xavier Bala along with 2028 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive tackle Justin Joseph.

St. Anthony’s High School 2026 football schedule 

Sep. 4 – at Red Bank Catholic (NJ)

Sep. 11 – St. Peter’s Prep (NJ)

Sep. 19 – at Archbishop Stepinac

Sep. 25 – Xavier

Oct. 2 – at Iona Preparatory School

Oct. 9 – St Peters Boys

Oct. 16 – Chaminade

Oct. 23 – at Monsignor Farrell

Oct. 30 – Cardinal Hayes

The Friars ended this past season finishing ranked No. 6 in the final 2025 New York High School Football Massey Rankings.

More about St. Anthony’s High School

St. Anthony’s High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school located in Melville, NY. Operated by the Franciscan Brothers, the school emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to others. With a tradition-rich athletic program and a commitment to the arts, St. Anthony’s fosters a well-rounded environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.

How to Follow New York High School Football

For New York high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Empire State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the New York high school football excitement across the state.

Ben Davis (IN) is looking to bounce back from its worst season in nearly a decade and on Monday decided who would be the man to lead the football program back on its feet.

According to a press release by Wayne Township School Board, Brett Cooper has been approved to become the next head football coach at Ben Davis. The Giants are perennially one of the top football programs in the Hoosier State, but fell to a disappointing 3-7 last fall.

“My family and I are excited about the opportunity to become the next head football coach at Ben Davis High School,” Cooper said in the press release. “The tradition that is Ben Davis brings forth a level of expectation that is unmatched throughout the state of Indiana. It is an honor to now be part of a long line of legendary coaches at BD, and I am confident we will continue to build that legacy. We can’t wait to meet the team and get to work.”

The Giants last season started the season 1-6 before finishing 2-1 in the final three games. Ben Davis is expected to bring back talent in the defensive secondary, including 2027 cornerback prospects Keontay Toomer and Marcus Powe.

Cooper is coming off a 2025 season where he led Bloomington North to a 7-4 record and has also had head coaching stops at Perry Meridian (2020-2025) and Indian Creek (2017-2019), according to the release.

Last season was the first 3-7 season Ben Davis has had since 2018 and the Giants ended up finishing as the state’s No. 24 ranked team, according to the final Indiana 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings.

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Ben Davis High School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a prominent public school known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and active extracurricular programs. Offering a variety of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for college and future careers. Ben Davis’s athletic teams are highly successful, often achieving state-level recognition. Emphasizing leadership, community involvement, and personal development, the school ensures students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.

How to Follow Indiana High School Football

For Indiana high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Hoosier State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across the state of Indiana.

Waxahachie (TX) was one of the top Texas high school football programs from the 2025 season and have been on the search for a new head coach.

According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Indians search for head coach is expected to come to an end. Per Matt Stepp of DCTF, Waxahachie, pending board of directors approval, will promote defensive coordinator Lawrence Williams to the position of head football coach.

Williams replaces former Waxahachie head coach Shane Tolleson, who moved on to the same position at Denton Ryan.

Williams takes over a Waxahachie program that finished 12-2 under Tolleson season, including pulling off a stunning 28-27 win over Duncanville during the regular season.

Tolleson was hired by Waxahachie away from Ryan ahead of the 2021 Texas high school football season. Since taking over, Tolleson has led the Indians to a 46-17 overall record.

The Indians finished as the No. 8 team in Texas, according to the final Texas 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings.

More about Waxahachie High School

Waxahachie High School, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is known for its strong academic and athletic programs. The school, part of the Waxahachie Independent School District, fosters a spirit of excellence both in the classroom and on the field. The Waxahachie Indians, the school’s athletic teams, are highly competitive in various sports, particularly football and basketball. The school’s vibrant community, spirited by its rich tradition, encourages student involvement and school pride.

How to Follow Texas High School Football

For Texas high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Lone Star State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Texas.

Madison (Texas) football head coach Blaine Pederson resigned on Monday after nine seasons in charge of the Mavericks.

During his tenure, Pederson led Madison to a 52-52 record. The San Antonio program won nine games in back-to-back seasons in 2018 and 2019. The Mavericks compiled four winning seasons under Pederson, but none came in the last four years.

In 2025, the Mavericks went 3-8, losing all four of their out-of-district matchups. They finished as the No. 366 team in the Lone Star State, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.

Defense was often an issue last season. They allowed an average of 35 points per game, a number that was surpassed by five teams throughout the year. The Mavericks won their final two games of the regular season, but fell 56-24 to Harlan in the first round of the Class 6A Division II state tournament.

Pederson came to Madison from San Antonio Johnson, one of the top programs in the area. According to DCTF’s Matt Stepp, Pederson “may be taking a job at a private school program.”

Texas HSFB jobs continue to open

The high school football offseason is well underway at this point, yet head coaching gigs continue to open. Madison is the latest.

In December, Legacy School of Sports Sciences announced that it hired Freddie Johnson as the school’s fourth head coach in program history. Johnson will not be on the sidelines for the Titans in 2026, however. As first reported by VYPE Houston, Johnson is now the associate director of scouting at Texas Tech. His X profile reflects just that.

Earlier this month, Southlake Carroll, one of the state’s top programs, promoted defensive coordinator Lee Munn to head coach. Munn has spent the last eight years on the Southlake Carroll coaching staff as the Dragons’ defensive coordinator.

The Dragons ended this past season finishing ranked No. 4 in the final 2025 Texas High School Football Massey Rankings.

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Pinellas Park (Fla.) has been in the search for a new head football coach this off-season and on Monday announced who that will be.

Former Duke standout offensive lineman Takoby Cofieldannounced on social media that he has been named the new head football coach of the Patriots. Cofield played for the Blue Devils from 2011-14 and started three full seasons while at Duke.

“Patriot nation I’m home! Excited to be the new HC,” Cofield said in his statement on social media.

Cofield steps in for Max Smith, who was the program’s head coach from 2022-25 and won 24 games during that time.

When it comes to being a decorated Duke offensive lineman, Cofield saw action right out of the gates as a freshman and started three full seasons in Durham, North Carolina. From 2011-14, Cofield appeared in 51 games and started in 42 consecutive contests, and was named a third team All-ACC selection his senior campaign.

Now Cofield is tasked with taking on a Pinellas Park program that’s looking to get themselves back in the conversation as one of Pinellas County’s top high school football teams. The last time the Patriots posted double-digit victories was back in 2018 under the watch of then-head coach Kenny Crawford.

The Patriots ended this past season finishing ranked No. 229 in the final 2025 Florida High School Football Massey Rankings.

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For Florida high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the Sunshine State, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the Florida high school football excitement across the state.

Alabama's AHSAA boys basketball playoffs are under way with Class 6A Oxford leading a talented field of favorites originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Alabama's AHSAA boys basketball playoffs are under way with the Class 1A through 6A area playoffs in progress.

The area playoffs will wrap up by Tuesday, February 10, except for Class 7A which gets under way on Wednesday, February 11. Then on Saturday, February 14, all of Alabama's classifications will move on to the sub-regionals.

None of Alahama's top teams are currently ranked nationally in The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball Top 25, but the Oxford [AL] Yellow Jackets enter the postseason as the state's top-ranked team in the latest edition of the MaxPreps rankings. The Class 6A kingpins are 24-4 heading into a Monday night clash with the Shades Valley [Birmingham, AL] Mounties.

Other top-ranked teams by classification include the Huntsville [AL] Panthers (Class 7A), Guntersville [AL] Wildcats (Class 5A), Ashville [AL] Wildcats (Class 4A), Hale County [Moundville, AL] Wildcats (Class 3A), Providence Christian [Dothan, AL] Eagles, and Hatch [Uniontown, AL] Bobcats.

We've included a list of key dates for Alabama's AHSAA playoffs along with capsules for each of the top-ranked teams by classification.

• Check out the official AHSAA website for more information

Alabama AHSAA playoff key dates

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Key dates and information for Alabama's AHSAA top teams by classification

Class 7A Hunstville [AL] Panthers

• AHSAA Class 7A Area 7
• 2025-26 record: 26-4
• Next game: Thursday, 2/12/26 vs. Grissom [Huntsville, AL] Tigers

Class 6A Oxford [AL] Yellow Jackets

• AHSAA Class 6A Area 11
• 2025-26 record: 24-4
• Next game: Monday, 2/9/26 vs. Shades Valley [Birmingham, AL] Mounties

Class 5A Guntersville [AL] Wildcats

• AHSAA Class 5A Area 14
• 2025-26 record: 23-5
• Next game: Monday, 2/10/26 vs. Arab [AL] Knights

Class 4A Ashville [AL] Wildcats

• AHSAA Class 4A Area 11
• 2025-26 record: 26-3
• Next game: Monday, 2/10/26 vs. Oneonta [AL] Redskins

Class 3A Hale County [Moundville, AL] Wildcats

• AHSAA Class 3A Area 7
• 2025-26 record: 24-6
• Next game: Monday, 2/9/26 vs. Sumter Central [York, AL] Jaguars

Class 2A Providence Christian [Dothan, AL] Eagles

• AHSAA Class 2A Area 2
• 2025-26 record: 25-5
• Next game: Monday, 2/9/26 vs. Geneva County [Hartford, AL] Bulldogs

Class 1A Hatch [Uniontown, AL] Bobcats

• AHSAA Class 1A Area 5
• 2025-26 record: 27-1
• Next game: Monday, 2/10/26 vs. Keith [Orrville, AL] Bears

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