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
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.”
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. #WeAllWeGot#NewTigerErapic.twitter.com/oX9EqMXtLz
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 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.
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.
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.
There's not a lot of movement in The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball Top 25 this week, but there was one frontrunner for the national championship that fell out of contention last weekend.
The Calvary Christian Academy [Fort Lauderdale, FL] Eagles saw their national title hopes disappear in a 71-69 loss to the Long Island Lutheran [Brookville, NY] Crusaders in The Throne tournament in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event is sponsored by the National Basketball Players Association, and it is currently an NFHS-sanctioned event so Calvary Christian Academy was competing as just the "Eagles" while Long Island Lutheran was playing under the moniker of "LuHi."
But both teams had their star players, and the tournament is considered one of the nation's top postseason events. It represented the last opportunity for Calvary Christian Academy, Florida's FHSAA Class 3A state champions, to make its case for consideration for the title of The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball National Champion. Instead, the Eagles, who were ranked No. 3 going into the event, came up short against a talented but unranked LuHi squad in the semifinals, ending their season on a sour note in the process.
Calvary Christian Academy falls all the way to No. 18 with the loss.
The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball Top 25 rankings
1. Dynamic Prep [Irving, TX]
2025-26 record: 16-1 Previous ranking: No. 1
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
Dynamic Prep hasn't played a game since January 22, but their season isn't over, yet. They've secured the No. 2 seed in the Chipotle Nationals with their first game scheduled for April 2. But they're the No. 1 team here in the SN rankings after AZ Compass Prep lost to CIA-Bella Vista two weeks ago in the Nike EYBL championships.
2. AZ Compass Prep National [Chandler, AZ] Dragons
2025-26 record: 25-2 Previous ranking: No. 2
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
AZ Compass Prep is off until April 2 when they continue their pursuit of the national championship in the Chipotle Nationals.
3. Prolific Prep [Fort Lauderdale, FL] Crew
2025-26 record: 38-3 Previous ranking: No. 4
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
Prolific Prep went 2-0 in the Grind Session Championship last weekend, and now they turn their attention to the upcoming Chipotle Nationals where the Crew will take on Montverde Academy as the No. 4 seed in a first-round game on April 2.
4. Paul VI [Chantilly, VA] Panthers
2025-26 record: 33-2 Previous ranking: No. 5
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
Virginia's VISAA Division I state champions clinched the No. 6 seed in the Chipotle Nationals, and they'll be back in action on April 2 against the No. 3 seed CIA-Bella Vista Prep.
5. Sierra Canyon [Chatsworth, CA] Trailblazers
2025-26 record: 30-1 Previous ranking: No. 6
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Sierra Canyon won California's CIF Open Division state championship last weekend, finishing the season at 30-1. They still have an outside shot at the national championship, but with no games left on their scheduled, they need a lot of help. They move up one spot this week, thanks to Calvary Christian Academy's loss, but they still likely need all the Chipotle National participants ranked ahead of them to lose while holding off any of the teams ranked behind them in the Top 10.
6. Principia [St. Louis, MO] Panthers
2025-26 record: 29-2 Previous ranking: No. 7
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Principia won Missouri's MSHSAA Class 3 state championship, and their season has concluded. Ranked behind No. 6 Sierra Canyon, the Panthers no longer have a pathway to the national championship.
7. CIA-Bella Vista Prep [Scottsdale, AZ] Bears
2025-26 record: 20-4 Previous ranking: No. 8
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
CIA-Bella Vista won last week's Nike EYBL championship, and now they head to the Chipotle Nationals with a first-round game on April 2 against Paul VI.
8. SPIRE Academy National [Geneva, OH]
2025-26 record: 28-4 Previous ranking: No. 9
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
SPIRE Academy will take on Archbishop Stepinac in an opening-round game at the Chipotle Nationals on April 1.
9. Wasatch Academy [Mt. Pleasant, UT] Tigers
2025-26 record: 23-6 Previous ranking: No. 10
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
Wasatch Academy is off until a first-round game at the Chipotle Nationals against Link Academy on April 1.
10. Link Academy [Branson, MO] Lions
2025-26 record — 25-4 Previous ranking — No. 11
Upcoming games: No games scheduled this week
SN's preseason No. 1 is still alive, but their national championship hopes are murky. The Lions have a chance to make their case at the Chipotle Nationals starting with a first-round game against Wasatch Academy on April 1, but a jump all the way to No. 1 is unlikely.
Archbishop Stepinac earned an invitation to the Chipotle Nationals where they will take on SPIRE Academy in an opening round game on April 1.
13. Bartlett [TN] Panthers
2025-26 record: 35-4 Previous ranking: No. 14
Upcoming games: 3/20 — vs. Bearden
Barlett put the wraps on a state championship last weekend as the kings of Tennessee's TSSAA Division I Class 4A ranks.
14. Wisconsin Lutheran [Milwaukee, WI] Vikings
2025-26 record: 30-0 Previous ranking: No. 16
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Wisconsin Lutheran captured Wisconsin's WIAA Division 1 crown last weekend to conclude the 2025-26 season as state champions.
15. Rainier Beach [Seattle, WA] Vikings
2025-26 record: 29-1 Previous ranking: No. 17
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Rainier Beach canceled their trip to The Throne tournament last week due to injuries, including Tyran Stokes, the nation's No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026.
16. Columbus [Miami, FL] Explorers
2025-26 record: 26-6 (3-0 at The Throne tournament) Previous ranking: No. 24
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
The efending SN high school boys basketball national champions won The Throne tournament last weekend. It's not enough to get them back into contention in this year's national title race, but it does allow them to move up eight positions this week from No. 24 to their current position.
17. Greensboro [NC] Day Bengals
2025-26 record: 36-2 Previous ranking: No. 18
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Greensboro Day School won North Carolina's NCISAA Class 3A state championship on February 27 in a 62-34 win over Concord Academy.
18. Calvary Christian Academy [Fort Lauderdale, FL] Eagles
2025-26 record: 24-1 (1-1 at The Throne tournament) Previous ranking: No. 3
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
The Eagles' loss to LuHi at The Throne was costly, and they plummet all the way from No. 3 to here as their 2025-26 season concludes.
19. Sunnyslope [Phoenix, AZ] Vikings
2025-26 record: 28-2 (0-1 at The Throne tournament) Previous ranking: No. 15
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Sunnyslope entered The Throne tournament last weekend as the No. 2 overall seed but their opening game to Columbus, the eventual winner of the event.
20. Richland [WA] Bombers
2025-26 record: 28-0 Previous ranking: No. 20
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Richland wrapped up its season with an unbeaten 28-0 record, including a 63-49 win over Gonzaga Prep in Washington's WIAA Class 4A state championship game last Saturday.
21. North Crowley [Fort Worth, TX] Panthers
2025-26 record: 35-3 Previous ranking: No. 21
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
North Crowley defeated Brennan last weekend to win the Texas UIL Class 6A Division I state championship.
22. Little Elm [TX] Lobos
2025-26 record: 37-2 Previous ranking: No. 22
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
North Crowley defeated Westlake last weekend to win the Texas UIL Class 6A Division II state championship.
23. Crown Point [IN] Bulldogs
2025-26 record: 25-1 Previous ranking: Unranked
Upcoming games: 3/28 — vs. Mt. Vernon
Crown Point advance to Indiana's IHSAA Class 4A state championship game with a semifinal win last weekend, and now the Bulldogs will take on Mt. Vernon for the title Saturday night.
24. Logan-Rogersville [MO] Wildcats
2025-26 record: 37-1 Previous ranking: Unranked
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Logan-Rogersville won Missouri's MSHSAA Class 4 state championship last weekend, doubling up the Clayton [St. Louis, MO] Greyhounds, 72-36, in the finale.
25. Salesian College Prep [Richmond, CA] Pride
2025-26 record: 29-4 Previous ranking: No. 21
Upcoming games: Season has concluded
Salesian College Prep won Northern California's Open Division championship before losing to Sierra Canyon in the California's CIF Open Division state championship game.
The next 25 teams on the "bubble"
Here are the best of the rest — teams under consideration for the SN Top 25.
These two brothers have left a family legacy at Wissahickon High School.
Current senior, Nico Vacchiano, etched his name in the school's history books next to his older brother: Dominic.
They both scored 1,000 points in basketball.
"We played a lot growing up together...I know what it takes to score 1000 points. And even just to get to that level...it was very impressive," said Dominic Vacchiano.
Dominic is a Sophomore at Immaculata University who achieved the record at Wissihickon in 2024.
"Nico and Dom are guys that...show up for everything... And I hope all kids recognize that and realize that's what it takes to be successful," said Kyle Wilson, Boys Basketball Head Coach.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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