Football

In a thrilling conclusion to the Gateway Conference championships at Fort Family Regional Park in Jacksonville, Wolfson High School captured victory over Fletcher High School in both the girls' and boys' soccer finals on January 16, 2026. The girls’ match was an intense battle, stretching through double overtime before heading to penalty kicks. Caroline Campbell sealed the win for the Wolfpack with the decisive fourth penalty, giving Wolfson a 4-2 shootout triumph. The team celebrated wildly, hoisting the championship trophy and dousing head coach Chris Brunner with Gatorade, while Fletcher players consoled each other after a hard-fought loss.

Photo: NewsRoomDefending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation secured their place in the semi-finals of the KFC International School Football Tournament, maintaining an unbeaten run despite a....

The No. 1-ranked Buford Wolves capped an undefeated season with a dramatic 28-21 victory over the No. 2 Carrollton Trojans in the GHSA Class 6A championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday. The game featured a defensive struggle early, with both teams forcing turnovers and keeping scoring low. Buford senior running back Tyriq Green emerged as the hero, rushing for 184 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 82-yard sprint in the fourth quarter that secured the Wolves’ 15th state title. Buford’s defense played a pivotal role, generating four turnovers, while Deion Miller also contributed with a goal-line fumble recovery touchdown.

Photo: CAFThe CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier South Africa 2025 kicked off with an exciting first day at the Idas Valley Sports....

Photo: GlobeducateAgora Barcelona International School welcomed students and teachers from across Europe to the Mediterranean Sports Hub for the 2025 Globeducate Cup Finals, creating a....

Photo: West Side RagMS54 Booker T. Washington Middle School has achieved a remarkable sporting milestone this fall, securing both the boys’ and girls’ titles at....

Photo: COSAFAThe journey from school fields to the continental stage will take center stage in Stellenbosch, South Africa, as the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football....

Photo: COSAFAThe road to continental glory begins in South Africa.The COSAFA Qualifier for the CAF African Schools Football Championship will be staged in Stellenbosch, South....

Photo: Glasgow TimesCardinal Winning Secondary School emerged as champions at a five-a-side football tournament held in Glasgow, organised by Variety Scotland’s Big Days Out Committee.....

In a tense and rain-soaked championship battle at Bethlehem Central High School, No. 4 Guilderland edged out No. 3 Shenendehowa in an 11-round penalty shootout to claim a share of the Section 2 Class AAA title. The teams fought through tough weather conditions and relentless pressure, showcasing grit and composure until the final kick sealed the dramatic outcome.

La Salle College High School capped off a remarkable season with a 2-0 victory over Father Judge to secure its third consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League title — the first three-peat in program history. Led by coach Tom McCaffery and senior captain Liam Connaghan, the No. 3 Explorers scored two late headers to seal the win, proving that teamwork and belief can overcome expectations.

Photo: Burnham-On-SeaThe girls’ football team from St Joseph’s School in Burnham-On-Sea claimed an impressive victory at the ESFA Sedgemoor Area Finals, held at Bridgwater College....

Penn High School etched its name in Indiana sports history as the inaugural Girls Flag Football State Champions, completing a perfect 13-0 season with a commanding 35-12 win over Lawrence North at Grand Park Sports Campus. Under Head Coach Jerimiah Maggart, the Kingsmen showcased dominance on both sides of the ball — averaging over 42 points per game while allowing just four — and will be honored at halftime of the Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans game on October 26.

Photo: Cape ArgusClapham High celebrated double glory at the Gauteng Schools Champions League, claiming both the boys’ and girls’ U-17 titles on Tuesday (23rd) at....

Photo: SuperSport Schools PlusThe Gauteng Schools Champions League reached its third week with Clapham High continuing to assert their dominance in both the boys’ and....

The Hopkinton girls soccer team delivered a commanding 10-0 win over Bellingham at Hopkinton High School, showcasing depth, skill, and relentless offense. From Natalie Prisco’s breakaway runs to Mairin O’Connor’s sharp shooting, the Hillers controlled the pace from start to finish.

Thomasville High School’s Tigers reached a historic milestone with their 700th varsity football victory, a 50-0 win over Sumter Central. The Tigers became just the fifth program in AHSAA history to achieve the mark, joining T.R. Miller, Oneonta, Fayette County, and Deshler in the elite 700-win club. With a current record of 700-353-49, Thomasville has built its legacy over more than a century of competition.

Defending 5A champion Olympus continued its midseason surge with a 1-0 win over Brighton, marking the teams’ first meeting since last year’s state final. Eliza Anderson’s first-half goal, intended as a cross, proved decisive as the Titans extended their region win streak to four.

The atmosphere at EventFinda Stadium was electric as the Premier and Senior A Basketball Finals unfolded in an unforgettable night of athletic excellence and school spirit. From buzzer-beaters to breakout performances, the evening was a celebration of hard work and community support.

Sky Bound, a high school girls' soccer team made up of athletes from Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast, and St. Joseph Academy, captured the gold medal in the High School Women’s Division at the Challenge Sports 3v3 National Championship held in Kissimmee from August 1–3. The team went undefeated through six games, securing a thrilling 4-3 win over GFC Williston in the final.

Rusununguko High School from Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, made history by clinching both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2025 NASH Under-20 national soccer tournament, hosted in Masvingo. The boys’ final saw Rusununguko edge out Chibi High 4-2 on penalties after a tense goalless match, while the girls' team claimed their championship in a dominant showing.

Musingu Boys’ High School, known as the Scorpions, secured their second consecutive Western Region boys’ football title with a decisive 2–0 victory over Ebwali Secondary. Both goals came in the first half, ensuring Musingu's dominance and progression to the national stage as regional champions.

St Joseph’s Boys High School (JOBO) from Trans Nzoia County emerged victorious in the 2025 Rift Valley Region Secondary Schools Sports Association (RVSSA) football championship after edging Kimuron Boys 1-0 in a dramatic final. The match was decided by a 91st-minute strike from standout striker Instin Simiyu, who capped off a stellar tournament performance.

St Mary’s School Yala showcased resilience and flair as they overturned a 10-0 deficit to defeat Anjego 26-15 and successfully defend their Nyanza Region rugby sevens crown at Kisumu Polytechnic. Tries from Henry Oduor (2), Innocent Indeche, and Ayub Sisia sealed the comeback, earning Yala a spot at the national championships.

Kalamazoo Christian girls soccer claimed the 2024-25 Division 4 state championship on June 14 at Michigan State’s DeMartin Stadium, capping off a dominant season. Their title victory not only solidified their place in program history but also earned them the distinction as the Kalamazoo area’s Ultimate High School State Champion.

The City of O’Fallon proudly honored O’Fallon Township High School’s girls soccer team by proclaiming June 16, 2025, as “OTHS Girls Soccer State Champions Day.” The team captured the IHSA State Championship on June 7 with a thrilling 1-0 overtime win against Naperville North, capping off a dominant 23-1-1 season.

Glenvar High School’s boys soccer team cemented its dominance with a 2-0 victory over Bruton, securing a third consecutive VHSL Class 2 state championship. The Highlanders completed a flawless 23-0 season, showcasing their continued excellence on the field.

For the first time in 40 years, American Fork boys soccer has repeated as state champions, defeating Bingham 1-0 in Thursday’s 6A title match. Just like the legendary 1983–84 Cavemen squads, the current team capped a dominant run with back-to-back championships — a rare feat in Utah high school soccer. Senior Lewis Knecht, the 2024 Mr. Soccer, netted the game-winner in the 29th minute to seal the hard-fought victory.

In a dramatic rematch of the 2023 5A boys soccer state final, Alta reversed the script and dethroned two-time defending champion Wasatch with a 3-2 victory. The Hawks overcame two deficits, including a late stretch playing with just 10 men, to capture their fourth state title since 2017. Junior Jack McAllister’s stunning 30-yard free kick sealed the win in the closing minutes, sending Alta’s fans into celebration.

Top-ranked Ogden punched its ticket to the 3A boys soccer state championship with a dramatic 1-0 overtime win against rival Ben Lomond, courtesy of Francisco Rivas’ clutch header in the 83rd minute. Goalkeeper Xavier Peregrina earned his 11th shutout of the season, anchoring a resilient defense that held strong under pressure.

Image credit - emeralds-schools.com Students from Emeralds International - a brand new school in Port Said, Egypt - shone in their first ever sports tournament....

A student football team from UNRWA’s Al-Aqsa Secondary School in Rashidieh camp has won the South Lebanon Schools Football Championship, defeating Al Houssam Secondary School in a thrilling 3-2 final. Representing both Rashidieh and Burj El Shemali camps, the team will now advance to the national championships, proudly carrying the hopes of their communities.

The team behind the World School Games Event Series recently announced a brand new multisport event set to be held in Doha, Qatar - World....

Holders Portadown College won their second consecutive U16's Girls Schools' Cup with a 2-0 win over Parkhall

The University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Booters made history in UAAP Season 87, dethroning Far Eastern University-Diliman with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the high school football final. After falling short last season, UST delivered a redemption performance, fueled by goals from Joshua Moleje and James Sunog. Their triumph not only ended FEU-D’s 12-year reign but also secured UST's first boys' division title in school history.

In a thrilling North Coast Section Division I championship match, Dougherty Valley secured its first-ever section title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over powerhouse De La Salle. The game was a battle of contrasting styles, with Dougherty Valley relying on quick, precise passing and De La Salle emphasizing size and set pieces. Senior goalkeeper Atharv Kundur played a crucial role in defending against relentless Spartan attacks, ultimately helping the Wildcats make history.

Barron Collier secured the Class 4A regional championship with a 3-1 victory over rival Naples, fueled by a strong first-half performance and a relentless defensive effort. Midfielder Dilan Hernandez opened the scoring, while standout plays from Emerson LaOrden and Logan Tsopanoglou kept the Cougars in control.

Dubai played host to a spectacular 10th edition of The World School Games 2025, where Gulf schools dominated the podium after three days of intense....

After a rough start to the season, the New Canaan girls soccer team turned things around in dominant fashion, winning 18 of their last 20 games and capturing both the FCIAC and CIAC Class L championships. The Rams secured their first state title since 2009 with a 1-0 victory over Sacred Heart Academy, thanks to a game-winning goal from Claire Greisen and a strong defensive performance.

Mountain Crest set the tone early in the 4A girls' soccer championship, scoring twice in the first three minutes to seize control and eventually defeat Timpanogos 3-1. Led by standout performances from Hadli Barrera and a rock-solid defense, the Mustangs showcased the dominance that defined their season, reclaiming the state title for the third time in four years.

The Uganda Secondary Schools Sport Association (USSSA) boy’s football tournament has a newly crowned champion in St Julian High School Seeta.The final took place at....

Mona High School made history by claiming their first Manning Cup title in their 44 year history, defeating Hydel High 1-0 in a tightly contested....

McGrath clinch inaugural Ben Francis CupIn a tense showdown at Independence Park in Kingston, McGrath High School's football team clinched the Issa Wata Ben Francis....