Taking a look at Esperanza's (Anaheim, CA) 2024 CF and Florida commit Taylor Shumaker.

Is Taylor Shumaker the BEST Hitter in the Country?

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Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian (Ontario, CA) headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2027.

Kaleena Smith named 2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year

McKenna Woliczko of Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA) headlines high school basketball's best from the Class of 2026.

McKenna Woliczko named 2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year

Aaliyah Chavez of Monterey (Lubbock, TX) headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2025.

Aaliyah Chavez named 2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Junior of the Year

Montverde Academy star shined brightest on big stage, leading Eagles to 24-4 record and third straight Chipotle Nationals title.

Jaloni Cambridge named 2023-2024 MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Editor Aaron Williams presents the 2023-2024 MaxPreps All-America Girls Basketball Team.

2023-2024 MaxPreps All-America Girls Basketball Team

Jordan Lee Highlights at CIF Section finals vs Folsom.

Watch: McDonalds All American Jordan Lee highlights

Highlights of the USC's Juju Watkins posting 23 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks in an 85-61 win for Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) in the 2022 CIF Open Division state championship over Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA).

HIGHLIGHTS: Juju Watkins Cooks in CIF Open Division State Championship

MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Editor Aaron Williams showcases the MaxPreps national player of the year finalists for the 2023-2024 high school basketball season.

2023-2024 Girls Basketball MaxPreps National Player of the Year Finalists

Kate Harping goes off for 45 and gets the win over River Ridge 72-69.

Watch: Kate Harping goes off for 45 and gets the win over River Ridge in Georgia 6A

Okawville (IL) vs Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL) 48-36.

WATCH: Alayna Kraus had 33 to lead Okawville to the 1a title

A closer look at Clairtonâ€™s (PA) junior point guard Iyanna Wade who currently leads the nation in scoring.

Iyanna Wade is the Most Prolific Scorer in Girls Basketball

Junior Kaia Diederichs and freshman Maya Smiley helped Colfax (CA) to sections titles in basketball and soccer within a 15-hour time span.

Kaia Diederichs and Maya Smiley Win Girls Basketball and Soccer Section Titles within 15 Hours

Taking a look at the quartet of Jordan sisters that are averaging 49 combined points per game for Southlake Carroll (Southlake, TX).

Southlake Carroll is One Jordan Sister Short of an All-Sibling Starting Five

These Class of 2027 standouts are excelling on the game's biggest stages.

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Senior guard Kahmiyah Napier poured in 50 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 steals in East Side's (Newark, NJ) 68-21 win over Newark Tech (Newark, NJ).

Kahmiyah Napier Posts Monster 50 Point Triple-Double in East Side's Win

MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Editor Aaron Williams showcases the midseason national player of the year watch list for the 2023-2024 high school basketball season.

2023-2024 Girls Basketball Midseason MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watchlist

A closer look at Monterey's (Lubbock, TX) junior point guard Aaliyah Chavez who currently leads the nation in scoring.

Aaliyah Chavez is the BEST Scorer in the Nation

MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Editor Aaron Williams presents the 2023-2024 MaxPreps Preseason All-America Girls Basketball Team.

2023-2024 MaxPreps Preseason All-America Girls Basketball Team

Recap of Salpointe Catholic's win over Greenway 2-1 to hand them their 5th consecutive softball State Championship.

BYU commit Gianna Mares helps Salpointe Catholic to win 5th consecutive State Championship

Taking a look at the game of Clovis North's (Fresno, CA) 2023 pitcher Ryan Maddox.

Ryan Maddox is a BEAST on the Bump

Taking a look at the game of North Penn's (Lansdale, PA) 2023 pitcher Julia Shearer.

Julia Shearer is One of the BADDEST Softball Players in the Country

Taking a look at St Amant's (LA) star duo of Addison Jackson and Alix Franklin.

These High School Softball Teammates Combined to Hit 50 Home Runs This Season

Taking a look at the game of Greenway's (Phoenix, AZ) 2023 pitcher Kaitlin Terry.

Kaitlin Terry is the Ultimate Dual Threat in High School Softball

Taking a look at the game of Notre Dame's (Sherman Oaks, CA) 2023 OF Ella Parker.

Is she the MOST FEARED Hitter in High School Softball?

Taking a look at the wildest high school softball game of the year between Sherrard (IL) and Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL).

The WILDEST High School Softball Game of the Year

Taking a look at the #18 team in the MaxPreps Top 25, Willow Canyon (Surprise, AZ).

Is This the BEST Softball Team out West?

MaxPreps National Girls Basketball Editor Aaron Williams presents the 2022-23 MaxPreps All-America Girls Basketball Team.

2022-23 MaxPreps All-America Girls Basketball Team

The statistics are undeniably there. Watkins, a USC commit who chose the Trojans to stay close to home, averaged 28.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.6 steals per game as the Trailblazers went 31-1. She broke the school record with 60 points in a game against Notre Dame in January.

Juju Watkins named 2022-23 MaxPreps National Player of the Year

Taking a look at the #2 team in the MaxPreps Top 25, Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas).

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Taking a look at the game of 2024 pitcher Jayden Heavener of Pace (FL).

Jayden Heavener has been DOMINANT on the Mound and at the Plate

Taking a look at the game of 2023 pitcher Addison "AJ" Jackson of St Amant (LA).

Addison "AJ" Jackson is a DUAL THREAT for St Amant (LA)

Top 2024 pitchers Julie Kelley of Spruce Creek (Port Orange, FL)  and Florida State commit Jasmine Francik of Melbourne (FL) defined the definition of a pitcherâ€™s duel.

This was the Definition of a Pitchers DUEL between Julie Kelley and Jasmine Francik

First team All-American in basketball, winning point guard and McDonald's game MVP was also a standout on soccer pitch.

Kiki Rice named MaxPreps 2021-22 Female Athlete of the Year

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4-time state high school basketball champion and now bachelorette on The Bachelor.

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Highlights of Pinnacle softball pitcher, Morgan Smith

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Duke commit Vanessa De Jesus and Boise State commit Alexis Mark talk with MaxPreps at the 2019 Sierra Canyon Media Day.

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