Glassboro (N.J.) three-star linebacker Tasheem Butler has committed to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels their fourth pledge in the 2027 class.

Butler chose UNC over offers from Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Appalachian State, Akron and a host of other Group of Five offers. He recently picked up an offer from the Panthers, detailing his excitement about the program.

But the push from Bill Belichick and Co., who offered in early February, ultimately won out.

Butler was a huge part of his high school team winning the New Jersey state championship last season as he collected 140 tackles, 35 tackles for loss, eight sacks and five forced fumbles in 11 games. 

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Butler is the fourth commitment of the class for the Tar Heels, who came into the day with No. 28 class nationally in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

He joins four-star Rolesville (N.C.) safety Marquis Bryant, three-star IMG Academy (Fla.) safety Chuck Roberts, and three-star Junipero Serra (Calif.) wideout Skylar Robinson as members of the Tar Heels’ 2027 crop thus far.

This developing story will be updated.

Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop Rivals300 2028 receiver Maddox Weil visited Notre Dame on Friday.

The explosive in-state playmaker left South Bend with a scholarship in tow. He could see himself playing for the Irish down the road.

“What stands out to me is the culture there,” Weil said. “Everyone is very close together and you hear everyone talk about how it is just being at Notre Dame and all the opportunities you will have not just for football, but for life. 

“What could make them a good fit is they are close to home and it’s a place where guys from Fort Wayne have gone there and have succeeded before.

“I would say it is higher up on my list.”

Other early offers for Weil include Michigan, Miami, Indiana and Purdue. Notre Dame checks a lot of boxes.

“Really just that they are just a historically good winning program that knows how to send guys to the league,” Weil said.

As a sophomore Weil turned 58 receptions into 968 yards and eight touchdowns. Earlier this year he had a strong showing at the Rivals camp in Miami.

“Maddox Weil came all the way from Fort Wayne, Indiana and showed he belonged with the top group of wide receivers at Rivals Camp Miami,” Director of Scouting Charles Power said. “He showed impressive movement skills within his routes, quickly exploding out of his breaks to create separation. Weil was strong during drills and showed steady, clean ball skills. The rising junior carried that momentum over to 1-on-1’s where he notched several wins.”

Notre Dame will be in position to win this recruitment all the way to the end.

The FHS 7v7 Association 7-on-7 season is coming to a close in April as the off-season tournaments remaining will be at Viera before landing at The Villages for the state championships at the end of the month.

Winners of the most recent FHS 7v7 event was Lake None as they ended up the previous winner, Lake Howell, for the tournament championship in a defensive battle between the squads. Many of the usual Central Florida teams that take part in the off-season tournaments will not be on hand, but there’s plenty of talent that will be on hand from regional powers like Bartram Trail, F.W. Buchholz, Plant, South Lake and Vanguard.

Who will be the next set of high school football players to shine as the FHS 7v7 Association heads into its next tourney of the off-season as the road to The Villages continues? The championships will take place at The Villages on April 25th, with teams around the state continue to join for a chance at a title run.

Now as we head into the fourth FHS 7v7 Association 7-on-7 tournament, we take a dive into the Florida high school football players to watch over at South Sumter for down below.

FHS 7v7 Association Players to Watch at South Sumter High School

Gavin Peterson, QB, Bartram Trail

Reece Moore, WR, Bartram Trail

Karon Palmer Jr., QB,East Ridge

Andrew Whittemore, QB, F. W. Buchholz

Ashton Norris, DB, F. W. Buchholz

Jasiah Bennett, DB, Plant

Zechariah Taylor, ATH, Sebring

Tre Kelly, QB, South Lake

James Bethea, ATH, Vanguard

Sergarion Gunsby, S, Vanguard

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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.

A Covington, Ga. high school football program has tabbed its next head coach.

Diego Dixon has been named the fifth head coach in Alcovy football history. He comes to the Tigers from Central Gwinnett, where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Dixon announced the news on Friday via social media:

“Giving honor to God, who’s the head of my life! I’m blessed and honored to say that I will be serving as the New Head Football Coach at Alcovy High School. Thanks to my wife, kids, administration, Athletic Director, athletics, and the Alcovy community.”

He’ll look to make his mark on a program that hasn’t finished with a winning record since the 2013 season, per MaxPreps. Dixon replaces Spencer Fortson, who stepped down after four seasons at the helm. Alcovy went 10-29 under Fortson.

In 2025, Alcovy went 1-9 and finished as the No. 367 team in Georgia, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings. The Tigers failed to score 20 points in a game.

This story will be updated.

More about Alcovy High School

“Alcovy High School, located in Covington, Georgia, is part of the Newton County School System and serves grades 9 through 12. Established in 2006, the school features a diverse array of academic and extracurricular programs, including athletics. With a current enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, Alcovy provides a supportive environment for personal and academic growth. The school offers various sports, including football, basketball, soccer, and more, promoting teamwork and school spirit among students.”

How to Follow Georgia High School Football

For Georgia 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 Peach State 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 Georgia.

High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Arizona, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates.

With state powers like Basha and several others having already revealed who they will be taking on this upcoming fall, next out of the Grand Canyon State to do so was the Mesa Jackrabbits. The Jackrabbits had a solid 2025 campaign, reaching the AIA postseason but the team will be going through a transition period under a new head coach.

Among the matchups to watch for throughout the season for Mesa is the season opener against state powerhouse Liberty, a Oct. 16th meeting with 2025 Open Division champion Basha and a Oct. 30 showdown with Perry.

The full Mesa 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times to be announced at a later date.

Mesa Football 2026 Schedule

Aug. 28 –Liberty
Sep. 4 – atSandra Day O’Connor
Sep. 11 – atCesar Chavez
Sep. 18 – atCentennial
Sep. 25 – Mountain View
Oct. 2 – Salpointe Catholic
Oct. 16 – Basha
Oct. 23 – atWestwood
Oct. 30 – atPerry
Nov. 6 – Williams Field

Mesa during the off-season named former Mesa Community College head coach Ryan Felker to lead the football team heading into the 2026 campaign. Felker was MCC’s head coach for seven seasons and owned a 41-32 record, including reaching four junior college bowl berths.

Felker takes over for Jeremy Hathcock, who guided the Mesa Jackrabbits to a 7-5 finish last season and reached the quarterfinal round of the AIA Conference 6A playoffs, losing a heartbreaker to Centennial, 41-39.

The Pumas ended this past season with a 7-5 record and finished ranked at No. 21 in the final 2025 Arizona high school football rankings.

More about Mesa High School

Mesa High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is the city’s oldest high school and serves a diverse student body. Home of the Jackrabbits, MHS is known for its strong academic programs, including Advanced Placement and honors courses, as well as specialized academies like Biotech. The school also excels in athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities. With a rich history and the motto “Carry On,” Mesa High fosters a tradition of excellence, leadership, and community pride.

How to Follow Arizona High School Football

For Arizona high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the Grand Canyon 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 Arizona high school football excitement across the state.

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Spanish Fork (Utah) Maple Mountain edge Uhila Wolfgramm had a strong showing at the recent Adidas Polynesian Bowl Combine and recently locked in six official visits.

Wolfgramm is an intriguing edge rusher with some inside/outside ability. He measured in at a rocked out 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, flashed a quick get-off and was able to physically overwhelm just about every tackle or guard he lined up against.

He had some solid testing metrics as well with a 2.75-20 yard dash time, 4.31 shuttle and 101” broad jump. He worked primarily out of a four-point stance as an edge and we could easily see him slide inside and play as a three-tech at the college level or a 3-4 edge. 

He tested well with 2.75-20 yard dash time, 4.31 shuttle and 101” broad jump. He’s more than just a straight line guy, he showed some change of direction, heavy hands and as he continues to add more counters to his tool kit, his game will jump to another level. 

On the recruiting front, Wolfgramm has an ambitious visit schedule set up for the Spring and is one of the few players we’ve seen with six official visits locked in. 

“I have official visits set to Arizona State April 24, UCLA May 15, Boise State May 28, North Carolina June 5, Utah June 12 and BYU June 18,” Wolfgramm said. “I also plan to take unofficial visits to North Carolina and Texas A&M in the first week of April.

“In mid-April, I want to unofficially visit Arizona and Arizona State and also get to UCLA. Those are the schools that are recruiting me the hardest right now and all have offered outside of A&M and I’m talking with them every week.”

Wolfgramm said development will be the biggest factor in his college decision. 

“Coming from New Zealand, I never played football before I got here,” Wolfgramm said. “I moved here in 8th grade and didn’t start playing football until my freshman year. Development is still new to me but with experience, I’m starting to pick it up and the game is slowing down for me. 

“Getting a late start made me hungry to learn as much as I can. I want to go where I can continue to learn and be developed to see where it can take me. I also want to be somewhere that I can get an education when my playing days are done.

Paul VI Catholic (Washington, DC) Five-Star Plus+ shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. has been named the Gatorade High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year, the awards announced on Thursday afternoon.

The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is the No. 1 ranked player in the state of Virginia, No. 1 among shooting guards and No. 2 nationally, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.

In his senior season at Paul VI Catholic, Smith guided the Panthers to a stellar 34-2 record, a No. 1 Rivals National 2025 High School Boys Basketball Composite ranking, and their fourth consecutive VISAA state championship. Across his four-year high school career with the program, Smith helped lead Paul VI Catholic to an impressive 126-15 overall record.

The 6-foot-2 scoring guard averaged 26.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 3.2 steals per game, while shooting 56 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range this past season for the Panthers. Smith has already been named the Naismith High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Paul VI Catholic improved to 34-2 on the season as the Panthers continue to make their case for being the nation’s top high school boys basketball team as they head into the Chipotle Nationals. The only two losses on the season for Smith and the Panthers came against Florida’s Prolific Prep and Calvary Christian Academy, with Paul VI Catholic checking in at No. 2 according to the Rivals National 2025 High School Boys Basketball Massey Rankings.

More about Paul VI Catholic High School

Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Va., offers a dynamic athletic program that complements its rigorous academic curriculum. The school features a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, and cross country, with an emphasis on developing athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Paul VI Catholic’s facilities and coaching staff are dedicated to providing a competitive yet supportive environment, promoting both athletic and academic excellence. The program is designed to help students excel in their athletic pursuits while fostering personal growth and leadership.

According to an official press release from IMG Academy on Thursday afternoon, the program has parted ways with Sean McAloon as the national boys basketball coach.

“IMG Academy Basketball has parted ways with national team head coach Sean McAloon,” the press release statement says. “We are thankful for the leadership and contributions he made to our basketball program, including the growth of our national team and securing the program’s first-ever national championship in 2019.”

IMG Academy will begin an immediate search for the next leader of our national basketball team. We firmly believe this is the premier high school basketball head coaching opportunity in the country, and we are committed to identifying a coach who will continue to build on our strong foundation of developing champions both on and off the court.”

The Ascenders ended this past season with a 21-11 record and finishing at No. 6 in the final 2025 Florida High School Boys Basketball Massey Rankings and No. 47 nationally, according to the Rivals National 2025 High School Boys Basketball Composite Rankings.

More about IMG Academy

Established in 1978, with a pioneering concept known as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Academy has since grown to become a global phenomenon. Today, IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing access and opportunity for student-athletes with an innovative suite of on-campus and online programming. IMG Academy is the only education brand directly responsible for filling one-quarter of all college roster spots on an annual basis. In 2021 alone, IMG Academy helped place 30,000 kids into college.

How to Follow Florida High School Boys Basketball

For Florida high school boys basketball 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 Sunshine State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school hops 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 hardwood excitement across the state.

With three official visits lined up for June, Chandler (Ariz.) Basha receiver Jaden Baldwin is using the next couple of weeks to take a couple of unofficial visits.

The first one took him to Colorado for an unofficial.

And the Buffs made a major move with Baldwin.

The Colorado coaching staff wowed Baldwin with their conversations.

“Versatility and being a Swiss Army knife really stood out to me,” said Baldwin. “If I go to Colorado, they want me to learn multiple positions and play right away, which meant a lot.”

An experienced coaching staff also resonated with Baldwin.

“I really liked the receiver coaches,” said Baldwin. “They have nearly 40 years of combined experience and coach (Brennan) Marion’s offense lets you showcase your athleticism.”

Seeing the practice brought a common feeling for him.

“I also liked how competitive their practices are,” said Baldwin. “It’s very similar to what we do at Basha.”

Baldwin said he felt like a priority the entire time.

“I can tell I’m really liked and wanted there, which stands out a lot,” said Baldwin.

And that has the Buffs in a great spot for him.

“They’re definitely one of my top schools right now,” said Baldwin. “We’ll see how everything plays out, but I was very pleased with my visit.”

Next up for Baldwin is an unofficial visit to Penn State on April 4.

Then in June, he’ll take three official visits, with a trip set to UNLV on June 5-7, a return to Boulder to visit Colorado officially on June 12-14 and then a trip the following week to Iowa State on June 19-21.

Obviously we’re not anywhere near high school football season right now, but plenty of people of dreaming for the moment toe hits leather once again this fall. As other sports take center stage all over the country, we’re going to begin a high school football stadium series and rank the Top 5 venues in every state. We continue with our rankings and head back to the New England region over in the Pine Tree State as Rivals ranks the Top 5 Maine high school football stadiums:

1. Boulos Stadium, Cheverus

There is something eye-catching to be said about this field. It sits at the bottom of the Cheverus High School’s campus with an impressive view of Back Cove and the Portland, Maine skyline. Without lights, games are held during an always-consistent 12:30 p.m. kickoff. Without bleachers, it is ‘Bring Your Own Chair’ or blanket seating for the game. With the action going from left to right or vice versa, the crowd will still get an eye-full of the visuals all game long. The school did undergo renovations this fall with artificial turf replacing the grass field, yet it is merely a minor cosmetic adjustment to one of the state’s finest sites.

2. Fitzpatrick Stadium, Portland

You can’t have a Top 5 list of the best stadiums/fields in Maine without including the place that is often referred to simply as “Fitzy”. As one of the state’s championship locations, this stadium has hosted plenty of Maine’s best recent football moments with a sideline walked upon by some of the state’s most legendary coaches. With Hadlock Field and the Portland Exposition Building on one side, the shaded hillside of Deering Avenue on the opposite side, and the always-present hum of traffic from Interstate 295 to go along with the crowd and sound system, it creates an atmosphere that is not duplicated anywhere when it comes to Maine high school football.

3. Warrior Memorial Field, Wells

After making the drive to Southern Maine, it is only a minute or two off Exit 19 on the Maine Turnpike to this gem of a field. Nestled into the woods of the school grounds is a step back in time to one of the state’s best quintessential small town football atmospheres that can be found in Maine. The red and white color for the Warriors team is all over on game day, the surrounding trees help to amplify the acoustics of the PA and a crowd, and the grass field just feels so right for it all. And on top of that, their Military Appreciation Night is one of the best presentations in the state of Maine.

4. Stadium Field, Bonny Eagle

Stadium Field has long been recognized as one of those locations in Maine that exude the vaunted Friday Night Lights atmosphere – that place where everybody in town can be found. Sure, ever place with lights can say they have Friday Night Lights atmosphere. But the noise and the fans around the field, the sights and the sounds, is something that people will tell you puts this place above anywhere else in Maine. And that feel, that vibe, leads to an atmosphere that makes the Scots one of the toughest teams to play on their ground (85-26 record at home). Unlike other peer opponents that have big grand stands or flashy lights or a perfectly crafted artificial turf surface, Bonny Eagle remains that tradition-rich locale that holds itself true to the vision of what Maine Friday night football is.

5. Charlie’s Field at Maxwell Complex, Winthrop

Even with an artificial turf makeover three years ago, this field keeps the same charm that has been a visual mainstay of Ramblers football for decades. Located a few miles from Winthrop High School on Town Hall Lane, fans park at the top of a hill that offers an amazing overlook of the field below. Fan can either watch from up top or they can make their way to small section of bleachers midway down the hill. Or they can go to ground level and its wrap-around fence for an up-close spot to the action. With woods surrounding one end zone and the opposite side of the field, Ramblers opponents have an uphill battle in more ways than one.

MaineHighSchoolFootball.com contributed to this report

How to Follow Maine High School Football

For Maine high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the Pine Tree 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 Maine high school football excitement across the state.

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