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Watchung Hills' Riley Bobrowski.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (6/9/2025)

Bob Lundeberg
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Watchung Hills' Riley Bobrowski.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (6/9/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from June 2-8?

Bob Lundeberg
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Centerville's Gunner Bazar.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (6/9/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from June 2-8?

Bob Lundeberg
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New Brighton pitcher Brock Budacki (0) begins his delivery during the WPIAL Class 2A Section II game between New Brighton and Neshannock at Jack Critchfield Park in Slippery Rock, Pa. on May 5, 2025.
Pennsylvania

Top Senior Stars Named to Inaugural Pennsylvania High School Baseball All-Star Game

East vs. West showdown set for June 22 at Penn State’s Medlar Field; full rosters feature top talent from all 12 PIAA districts.

Josh Rizzo
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Rod Steele's appointment as head football coach at Bishop Canevin has amped excitement at the Western Pennsylvania school.
Pennsylvania

Rod Steele Named Head Football Coach at Bishop Canevin After Brief Retirement

The former Steel Valley and West Mifflin coach returns to the sidelines with 101 career wins and a PIAA state title to his name.

Josh Rizzo
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Neshannock catcher Gabby Quinn, center, smiles as she mobbed by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal Thursday at Norwin High School. The Lancers won 5-3.
Pennsylvania

Neshannock softball sees win streak hit 50 games with win in PIAA Class 2A quarterfinal over Chestnut Ridge

NORTH HUNTINGDON TWP, Pa.-- The pursuit of sustained excellence in smalltown sports involves everyone getting onboard. Neshannock senior pitcher Addy Frye appre

Josh Rizzo
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The state of Alabama could be in line to have NIL if House Bill 48 gets passed
National

High School NIL in All 50 States: Permitted, Prohibited or Under Consideration?

Despite new NIL allowances for 17-year-olds, Texas remains one of just seven states still prohibiting high school athletes from profiting off name, image and likeness.

Andy Villamarzo
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A journey that began in 1991 at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, as a student and basketball player, and culminated in a long and successful coaching run at the school, has come to an end for Chris McNesby.
Pennsylvania

Chris McNesby Steps Down at Roman Catholic After Legendary Coaching Run

The former Cahillite player and championship-winning coach leaves behind a powerful legacy of titles, mentorship, and tradition in Philadelphia high school basketball.

John Beisser
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May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) in the first quarter during game five of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Pennsylvania

T.J. McConnell’s Journey: From WPIAL Star to NBA Finals With the Pacers

The Pittsburgh native and Chartiers Valley legend leads Indiana’s bench unit in the NBA Finals, while his sister Megan McConnell inks her first WNBA contract with the Phoenix Mercury.

John Beisser
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Allie Cervola and Hempfield are PIAA Class 6A softball championship favorites over the next 10 days.
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania high school softball playoff brackets: 2025 PIAA state matchups and game times

With a pair of two-time defending champions in North Penn (6A) and Blue Mountain (4A) out of the picture, new schools are guaranteed to take home the championship trophy in those classifications

Todd Milles
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May 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young (2, middle) celebrates with first baseman Rowdy Tellez (23) and infielder Donovan Solano (39) following a walk-off RBI-fielders choice against the Minnesota Twins during the eleventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Pennsylvania

North Allegheny’s Cole Young Makes Historic MLB Debut With Walk-Off for Mariners

The former WPIAL star became just the second player ever to record both a walk and a walk-off in his major league debut, capping a meteoric rise through the Seattle Mariners’ system.

John Beisser
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Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) scrambles against Kansas State during first half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field on Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix.
New Jersey

Rutgers Football Lands Three Top 2026 Recruits From Pennsylvania, Including QB Xavier Stearn

Germantown Academy’s Xavier Stearn, West Chester East’s Tyler Duell, and Palmerton’s Logan Anthony commit during official visits, bolstering Rutgers' rising 2026 recruiting class.

John Beisser
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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania (PIAA) high school baseball 2025 playoff brackets

The 2025 Pennsylvania (PIAA) high school baseball playoffs begin on June 2, and High School On SI has brackets for all six classifications. The first round in

Jack Butler
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Grandview's Madi Doty.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (6/2/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 26-June 2?

Bob Lundeberg
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Southside Christian junior Carson Boleman.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (6/2/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 26-June 1?

Bob Lundeberg
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Stillwater High's Ladarion Lockett , a former U17 Freestyle World Champion and last year's U20 World Silver medalist, earned his way back onto the U20 World Team, with a two-match sweep New Jersey's Jayden James.
Wrestling

Ladarion Lockett, PJ Duke and Marcus Blaze Lead High School Stars onto U20 World Wrestling Team

National champions and top-ranked high school phenoms dominate at Spire Academy in Ohio to punch their tickets to the U20 World Championships.

Billy Buckheit
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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania high school football: Penns Hills announces 2025 schedule

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Keystone State and SBLive Sports Pennsylvania will share these as we see them.

Andy Villamarzo
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Springdale junior Talia Brunck rises up over two Bishop Canevin  defenders to attempt a shot during a first-round WPIAL Class A playoff game in March at Donald G. McGhee Fieldhouse.
Pennsylvania

Why Springdale's Talia Brunck Is Traveling 47 Miles for Streetball in the CJ2K League

After missing AAU tryouts, Brunck turned to Western Pennsylvania’s CJ2K League for competitive summer reps—and a whole new basketball perspective.

Josh Rizzo
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In a thriller, Team Shutt Van Hoven topped Quest School to win the 2025 NHSCA National Duals title in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Van Hoven Edges Quest School in Thriller to Win 2025 NHSCA National Duals Title

Top-seeded Team Shutt Van Hoven survives upset-filled run by Pennsylvania-based Quest School with a 27-26 win in the championship, clinched by South Dakota heavyweight Micah Hach.

Billy Buckheit
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Largo's Aleah Rodriguez, the sister of UConn player Qadence Samuels and a brother who plays professionally in Europe, is making her own mark on the game.
Maryland

Largo basketball star Aleah Rodriguez commits to Saint Francis

Largo basketball star Aleah Rodriguez is coming off her senior season where she surpassed 1,000 career points.

Harry Lichtman
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After five days of training camp in Colorado Springs, the 12-man U.S. U16 National Team was selected to compete in next week's AmeriCup in Mexico.
National

USA U16 Men's Basketball Team Announced

All 12 players will be making their national team debuts next week at the AmeriCup in Mexico

Gary Adornato
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Onsted's Emmry Ross.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Girls Athlete of the Week? (5/26/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 19-25?

Bob Lundeberg
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Pennsylvania quarterback Patrick Madden throws a pass during the second half of the Big 33 Sunday at Cumberland Valley High School. Maryland beat Pennsylvania 42-21
Maryland

Maryland Routs Pennsylvania in Big 33 Football Classic

Maryland built 35-7 lead on the way to its largest-ever win over Pennsylvania and its first since 2018.

Josh Rizzo
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Dallastown's Jalen Cook.
National

Vote: Who should be High School on SI National Boys Athlete of the Week? (5/26/2025)

Which athlete had the best performance in the nation from May 19-25?

Bob Lundeberg
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Members of the Eagles flag football team celebrate after receiving a trophy for a 12-7 win over the Steelers team during the Big 33's second annual girls flag football tournament Sunday at Champman Field.
Pennsylvania

Samiah Knight's Game-Winning Touchdown Leads Eagles to Big 33 Flag Football Championship Victory

Penn Wood's Samiah Knight shines with a leaping touchdown catch, securing a 12-7 win for the Eagles in the second annual Big 33 girls flag football championship at Chapman Field.

Josh Rizzo
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Four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton announces his top 7 schools
Recruiting

Messiah Hampton, bluechip wide receiver, down to 7, sets commitment date

Monroe (New York) four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton is rated the nation's No. 100 overall prospect, No. 11 wide receiver and is the top pass-catcher in th

Andrew Nemec
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