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Green Bay Preble High School's Maya Darmawan (26) celebrates winning a WIAA softball sectional semifinal against West De Pere on June 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.

Green Bay Preble High School's Maya Darmawan (26) celebrates winning a WIAA softball sectional semifinal against West De Pere on June 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.

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More and more teams around the country are finishing up on the diamond.

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St. Francis will look to repeat as Class 5A state champions vs. loaded slate of opponents.

Lake Wales shortstop Sydney Greene (16) throws to first against Columbia during the FHSAA Class 4A high school softball championship at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Florida, on May 23, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]

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Lake Creek lays its claim to being the national champion.

Northwestern University's Ryan Field, which is set to reopen on Oct. 2 when the Wildcats face Penn State in a Big 10 football contest, will host the longstanding North Shore high school football rivalry between New Trier and Evanston Township on Oct. 16.

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The suburban Chicago high school football teams will face off for the 118th time

Spring Grove's Ella Bahn.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 18-24?

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Plenty of shakeup as four new teams join the rankings.

Calallen's Drayton Mitchell.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 18-24?

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.

Illinois

The New York Knicks star delivered another signature playoff performance Friday, years after leading Stevenson High School to its first Illinois state basketball championship.

Pitcher Cami Carter, right, and catcher Dani Goodman walk back dejected as Carterville players celebrate just after scoring the winning run in the IHSA Class 2A softball state title game Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Peoria. North Boone took second in the state.

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Get every bracket, matchup and final score of the 2026 Illinois high school softball playoffs

Pace High School's Britten Kettler (No. 12) celebrates as teammate Kamryn Pierce (No. 15) scores a run during the Region 1-6 championship game against Navarre on May 15, 2026. The Lady Patriots dominated the Lady Radier, 11-0, to advance to the state final four.

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Lake Creek moves to the top of the national rankings as postseason softball continues on.

Sauk Rapids pitcher Ava Knutson.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 11-17?

Socorro’s Mia Dominguez (2) adjusts her helmet during a District 1-6A game against Socorro at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

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Two new teams enter the Top 25 this week as the season continues to wind down.

Bishop Feehan's Brody Bumila.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 4-10?

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Carterville assistant John “Jake” Wakey official arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges.

Archbishop Moeller's Conner Cuozzo.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from April 27-May 3?

Socorro’s Leilene Cardoza (3) runs to third base during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

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Barbers Hill, Lake Creek continue winning ways as postseason play moves on.

Socorro players celebrate after getting outs during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

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Four new teams enter the rankings as Barbers Hill remains No. 1.

Marathon's Chris Marcell.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from April 20-26?

Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) breaks around Appleton North's Nathan Ramus (4) during a WIAA Division 1 state semifinal game on March 20, 2026.

Wisconsin

Highly-touted Wisconsin Lutheran senior standout, three-time WIAA state champion, and three-star recruit Zavier Zens will play for a Final Four program next season.

Salesianum’s Roan Samuels.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from April 13-19?

Illinois

John Holecek back for a second stint leading Loyola Academy.

Madrid star Jevyn Severson stands with Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema.

Iowa

Madrid’s Jevyn Severson sets up four visits for this coming spring.

Athlete of the Week.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from March 30-April 5?

Spanish River's Preston Sangely (left) and Casey Sangely.

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Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from March 30-April 5?

Marian Central Catholic (IL) junior Jimmy Mastny is the 2025-26 High School On SI 215-Pound National Wrestling Champion.

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A dominant rise from 190 to 215 pounds, highlighted by a Super 32 title and a second straight 50-plus win season, cemented Jimmy Mastny as the nation’s top heavyweight-in-the-making.