USA TODAY High School Sports

2 days ago | usatodayhss.com | Rick Suter

Rick SuterUSA TODAY High School SportsThe legendary athletes who have stepped onto the fields, courts, tracks, rinks, and beyond throughout the history of Michigan high school sports are as notable—if not more so—than any in the U.S. From Tyrone Wheatley to Magic Johnson, Chris Webber to Derek Jeter, Jerome Bettis to John Smoltz, the great Gail Goestenkors to Pamela McGee, and more.

1 week ago | usatodayhss.com | Jane Havsy

NEWTON — "Down!""Set!"A whistle screeches. "Down!""Set!"Over and over and over again. Sometimes, Brianna Murray thinks she hears the repetition in her sleep. But if that's what it takes to be a top faceoff specialist for the Newton lacrosse program, the sophomore doesn't mind. She just wants to blend in with the boys. Newton High School does not have a girls lacrosse team. Murray saw boys playing when she was at the high school for eighth-grade track practice in 2023.

1 week ago | usatodayhss.com | Todd Adams

The USA Today High School Sports Awards program is proud to announce that it is back with 19 local shows this spring and summer. Each show celebrates over 300 of the best athletes in their area, and presents Player of the Year awards in nearly 30 sports. Several premier awards are presented at each show, including boys and girls athletes of the year, boys and girls teams of the year, coaches of the year, courage awards and more. Here’s are closer looks at each of the shows.

2 weeks ago | usatodayhss.com | Rick Suter

Rick SuterUSA TODAY High School SportsThe Arizona high school sports landscape has created a significant storyline throughout history, a highlight reel of superstar athletes who have helped capture national attention as well as state supremacy. From the Valley Metro to Tucson and beyond, names like James Dugan, Randall McDaniel and Terrell Suggs headline the all-star rosters alongside greats such as Kenzie Fowler, Jacquelyn Johnson and Nicole Powell, to name a few.

2 weeks ago | usatodayhss.com | Rick Suter

Rick SuterUSA TODAY High School SportsFrom the Super Bowl to the Olympics, the NBA finals to the World Series, and beyond, Ohio high school sports fold into the longstanding history of athletes who made a monumental impact. Jesse Owens and LeBron James hold spots in the grand Buckeye State high school vault alongside Jack Nicklaus and Ken Griffey Jr., sharing space with Rachael Adams, Amanda Borden, and Katie Smith, to name a few. The names are seemingly endless and can often fade with time.