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Oaks Christian is entering a new era with first-year head coach Rudy Carlton.

New Faces, New Era: CIF Southern Section's First-Year Football Coaches in 2026

Meet the first-year head coaches taking over CIF Southern Section programs and looking to make an immediate impact in 2026.

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3-star St. John Bosco quarterback Koa Malau'ulu has already started most of the last two seasons

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Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart with his son Andrew Smart after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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George Toia, a UCLA commit, has reported departed Texas' Byron Nelson High and will play the 2026 season at Florida's Westminster Academy.

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Brentwood Academy visits Baylor on Thursday, Aug. 20 to kickoff a slate of 15 Must-See Tennessee high school football games during the 2026 season.

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Highlands Bluebirds junior running back Colt Kremer (7) runs the ball in the first half of a high school football game between the Elder Panthers and Highlands Bluebirds, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Cintas Center in Cincinnati.

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Greene County's football press box was vandalized this summer, as several key pieces of equipment were stolen in the process.

Iowa High School Football Team Hit Hard By Vandalism, Theft

Kenai Central debuts in the Alaska Elite 12 High School Football State Rankings at No. 8 after knocking off then-No. 8 Homer. The Kards are the only new team in the Elite 12 this week.

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North Gwinnett quarterback Elam Rahman was nearly perfect 8-for-9 for 147 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Bulldogs to a 34-22 win over Grayson.

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Detroit Cass Tech freshman quarterback Donald Tabron II calls for a snap as guard Jestin Wilson (50) prepares to block against Detroit King during the first half of PSL championship at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

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Santa Margarita defensive end Kingston Jimmerson (99) is one of the top sophomores in California

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Christian Academy-Louisville junior defensive lineman Kellan Hall is one of the premier linemen in the nation. He is being recruited by Oklahoma and Ohio State among many other programs.

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JSerra Catholic offensive tackle Jack Schein (71) is headed to Colorado State. He's one of the Top 25 offensive linemen in California to watch in the 2026 season.

2026 California Football: Top Offensive Linemen to Watch

Colton Nussmeier and father Doug watch LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Colton's older brother, against Western Kentucky

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St. Bonaventure quarterback Jaxson Carper has emerged as one of California's top Class of 2028 quarterback prospects, earning multiple Power Four scholarship offers entering his junior season.

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Kevin Roig already has four college offers, including one from the University of Connecticut.

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Link Academy's Trey Green (2) reacts after making a 3-pointer to end the first half of the GEICO Nationals semifinal between Prolific Prep (Calif.) and Link Academy (Mo.), at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.

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King Rachal is a top 2027 wing that's completed a transfer from DNA Prep to Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks in Southern California.

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Potomac High School Graduate Casey Dyches has committed to play college basketball at Plattsburgh State in New York

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Harry Rest, who had a legendary high school basketball coaching career in Virginia and D.C., has passed away at 87.

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Frank Dooley, who coached Deming High to four New Mexico boys basketball state titles, is being remembered a legendary figure after his passing at the age of 93.

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Sheremy Dillard, who was found dead in her home last week, made a lasting impact on the North Carolina girls basketball community as a teacher and coach at Felton Grove High School and Carrboro High.

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Waterloo West head coach Dr. Anthony Pappas cheers during the 5A quarterfinals of the Iowa high school girls state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The Jaguars defeated the Wahawks, 60-51.

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Flau State captain Tati Griffin blows past a defender at the OT Select opening weekend in Atlanta, GA.

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Sam Caldwell has been named head girls basketball coach at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC.

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Waukee Northwest's Logan Vogt (9) passes the ball Nov. 6, 2025 during a Class 5A Iowa high school state volleyball championship against Ankeny Centennial in Coralville, Iowa.

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San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz coaching on the sideline of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 final against Los Alamitos in December of 2025.

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Carson opens the LA City Section preseason rankings No. 1 ahead of the 2026 season.

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A boys soccer match between Brookings High and Rapid City Central turned ugly when punches were thrown.

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No. 8-ranked Centennial High hits the road to take on Los Angeles-area power Cathedral.

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No. 2 Mililani was one of just two Elite 12 squads able to play last week. The Trojans defeated Liberty (Nev.), 21-14.

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Dowling Catholic wide receiver Jeffrey Roberts (3) attempts to shake off defenders during a high school football game between Valley and Dowling Catholic on Aug. 29, 2025, at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, Iowa. Valley defeated Dowling Catholic 20-19.

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Former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna works with his players at Lakota East High School in Ohio, where his coaching philosophy emphasizes character, relationships and developing young men as much as success on the football field.

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The return of defensive lineman Josh Christensen is a big reason who Lake Oswego opens as the No. 1 team in Oregon.

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Johnston's Trevin Helming (15) looks to throw on Oct. 31, 2025, at Johnston High School.

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Pacifica/Oxnard QB Taylor Lee threw for 4,059 yards and 53 touchdowns last year as a junior. His Tritons have won 51 games over the last five seasons.

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Maryland's inaugural season of officially sanctioned girls flag football, will feature the two-flag belt before adopting the three-flag belt for 2027.

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An Iowa high school bowling coach is being held after an undercover police investigation resulted in his arrest.

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An anonymous tweet from the @FiredCoaches X account, about the departure of former Gainesville coach Josh Niblett, launched a growing following among Georgia high school football coaches and fans.

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After coming off a state championship last season, Clay-Chalkville's 2026 schedule features Thompson and Central, who come in ranked no. 1 and no. 3 respectively in the preseason Alabama top 25 high school football rankings

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AT&T Stadium in Dallas will once again host the UIL Texas High School Football Championships in 2026.

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Honor Fa’alave-Johnson signs an autograph for a young fan at his back-to-school giveaway which the Class of 2027 Cathedral Catholic star recently hosted in the San Diego area. Fa'alave-Johnson is a USC commit.

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Hernando topped Sunlake, 15-14, in their preseason Kickoff Classic, but both teams lost when the game was halted by a fourth quarter bench-clearing brawling.

Florida High School Football Preseason Game Ends Early After Bench-Clearing Incident

Satellite imagery shows Tropical Storm Lala baring down on the Hawaiian Islands, forcing the cancellation of much of the state's high school football action this weekend.

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Kanab opened its 2026 season on a high note, routing Emery, 48-13.

Utah High School Football Scores: Friday Night Results From 2026 Season Openers

Buchholz running back Ashton Norris (17), shown here during a Class 6A playoff game last November, rushed for more than 150 yards to lead the Bobcats past Lake Mary, 26-17, in a preseason Kickoff Classic game on Thursday night.

Florida High School Football Kickoff Classic: Wild Finishes, Blowouts Highlight Preseason Action

South Anchorage senior Ethan Yarrington rushed for 1,143 yards last season and was one of the state's top defenders, earning spots on the 2026 Preseason Alaska All-State Football team as both a running back and linebacker.

Alaska High School Football Preseason All-State Team: Top Players to Watch in 2026

Iowa City Regina’s Tate Wallace (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown Nov. 20, 2025 during the Class 1A state football championship against the West Lyon Wildcats at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Iowa High School Football: Predicting The Class 1A District Races

Going for a five-peat, Dutch Fork once again finds itself at the top of the South Carolina Top 25 Football State Rankings.

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Faith Lutheran (left) and Mater East kicked off the season under perfect conditions before Mother Nature had other ideas for Southern Nevada

Nevada High School Football Week 0 Scores: Lightning Causes Cancellations, Delays

No. 2 Avon Old Farms hosts Taft School at 6:00 p.m on Friday night in the Hartford & New Haven area.

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Frederick Douglass High School's Dakari Talbert (6) tries to run against the Trinity defense during KHSAA Class 6A football Friday, August 29, 2025 at R.W. Marshall Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kentucky High School Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings: Trinity Opens 2026 at No. 1

Corner Canyon and Davis battle for supremacy in Utah on the opening night of the 2026 high school football season in the state.

Corner Canyon overcomes early deficit to beat in Utah High School Football Season Opener

Southlake Carroll has two of the top wide receivers in Texas this season.

Top Wide Receivers Entering the 2026 Texas High School Football Season

BC High's Jackson Richard is tackled by three Xaverian defenders during a game at BC High on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

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Chicago Mount Carmel head coach Jordan Lynch was named the Coach of the Year at the Navy All-American Bowl awards show on Friday in San Antonio, Texas.

Jordan Lynch Suspended, Mt. Carmel Placed On Probation For Rules Violation

Thompson's quarterback Trent Seaborn (12) will look to lead the Warriors to another state championship in 2026.

15 Alabama High School Quarterbacks to Watch in 2026

Rams Training Camp sign is displayed at Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles Rams Give High School Football Coaches Inside Look at NFL Training Camp

Germantown senior Cole Reiter (79) is regarded as one of the top offensive linemen in the state of Wisconsin.

Vote: Who Is Wisconsin High School Football's Top Returning Offensive Lineman Entering The 2026 Season?

Roswell staged a late rally to top Walton, 32-20, at Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Thursday night in Atlanta. It was the 2026 season opener for both teams.

Roswell Rallies From 14 Down to Beat Walton 32-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Quarterback J'Air Bell (3) of North High School (Ohio) competes against St. Thomas Aquinas during the 2025 season. Bell, 19, was shot and killed in an incident on Sunday.

Ohio High School Will Dedicate Their 2026 Football Season to Fallen Quarterback

Roland-Story quarterback Colin Willis (13) passes the ball Oelwein during the second quarter in the week 8 Iowa high school football at Norseman Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Story City, Iowa.

Iowa High School Football: Predicting The Class 2A District Races

Late Palmetto wrestling coach Bryan Wilkes, second row far left, stands with his team following a successful tournament finish in December of 2019. Wilkes, 63, coached the Tigers for 17 years.

Remembering Bryan Wilkes, the Wrestling Coach Who Became Palmetto's 'Second Mayor'

Denton Guyer's Zane Rowe tracks an opposing ballcarrier. Rowe, an Oregon commit, is one of the top returning DL in Texas high school football for 2026.

Vote: Who is the Top Returning Defensive Linemen Entering the 2026 Texas High School Football Season

Cathedral Catholic running back and safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is ranked the No. 36 senior in the country as a recruit by Rivals/On 3. He leads the Dons as the No. 16 team in the High School On SI preseason Top 25 California preseason rankings.

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No. 8 North Gwinnett came out early making plays all over the field against No. 2 Grayson.

North Gwinnett Put Georgia on Notice: 5 Things We Learned From Its Win Over Grayson

CIF State office announced a new media rights deal with PlayOn Sports worth $11.1-million over the next 10 years.

CIF State Inks $11-Million Media Rights Deal With PlayOn Sports' NFHS Network

CM’s Kise Flannery makes a nice spin move to avoid the tackle of Bishop Feehan’s Dexter Izzo before finding the back of the end zone for a touchdown to give CM the 21-7 lead during second quarter action of the Division 2 football championship game between Catholic Memorial and Bishop Feehan at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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Salesianum head coach Gene Delle Donne watches his team in the fourth quarter of the Cavs’ 16-6 win at Abessinio Stadium, Oct. 24, 2025.

Top Delaware High School Football Coach Receives Suspension For Podcast Comments

Quarterback Jackson Smith pushes ahead for a Lakota West first down at the Lakota East vs. Lakota West Greater Miami Conference football game, Oct. 24, 2025.

2026 GMC Football Previews: Fairfield, Hamilton, Lakota West and Sycamore

Cleveland football celebrates another district title with a 49-17 win over Rio Rancho at Rio Rancho High School on Oct. 30, 2025.

Predicting Every Game Score on New Mexico Power Cleveland's 2026 Regular Season Football Schedule

Hough senior wide receiver Jayden White avoids a South Mecklenburg tackler in a 42-10 win.

The 25 Biggest North Carolina High School Football Matchups of 2026

Lake Travis football player and wrestler Odin Hensley passed away on Aug. 12, days after being hospitalized following a medical emergency.

Texas High School Football Player Dies Days After Medical Emergency at Practice

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