American Football

The Estero High School girls' soccer team secured the Class 4A-District 12 championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Barron Collier on Wednesday night. The game’s lone goal came from Lily Jason, whose strike proved to be the difference-maker. Goalkeeper Trista Timm played a crucial role in the win, making key saves, including a deflection on a penalty kick, to preserve the shutout.

Italian exchange student Edoardo Pelagatti knew nothing about American football when he arrived in the United States in August. Within 4 months, he would be celebrating a state championship with the American Canyon Wolves.

St. Thomas Aquinas continued its reign over Florida high school football, securing its sixth consecutive Class 5A state championship with a 34-0 victory over Lakeland. The Raiders' explosive offense and suffocating defense handed the Dreadnaughts their first loss of the season while cementing Aquinas’ legacy as a dominant force in the state.

Brookland Middle School pulled off a giant shocker in the 2024 District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Middle School Championship by defeating number one-seed....

The Exeter High School boys' soccer team capped off an undefeated season with a 2-0 victory over top-seeded Bedford in the Division I state championship. Led by standout striker Alan Barretto, who scored both goals, and a rock-solid defense anchored by senior goalkeeper Alex Fooa, the Blue Hawks secured their sixth state title, their first since 2016. Their 17-0-3 record silenced doubters and cemented their status as the best team in New Hampshire.

Winnipeg High School football saw three thrilling championship games, with the Dakota Lancers securing their second straight title. In the AAA final, the Tec Voc Hornets outlasted the John Taylor Pipers 24-11, fueled by a strong defensive performance and a late fourth-quarter touchdown. Tec Voc's Noah Heppner earned MVP honors, crediting his teammates for their collective effort in bouncing back from last year’s disappointing finish.

After months of preparation, the Olympus High School girls' soccer team outlasted Brighton in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the 5A state championship. Goalkeeper Joss Baker delivered two clutch saves, while the Titans converted all four of their penalties to secure a 4-2 PK victory after 100 scoreless minutes. The triumph marks Olympus’s first state title since 2020, denying Brighton its first crown in a decade.