The top holds firm while a Miami, Florida squad enters the latest USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association boys volleyball Super 25—which knocks out a cross-town foe from the rankings. 1. Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) Region: West | Record: 20-1 | PR: 1 2. Newport Harbor High School (Newport Beach, Calif.) Region: … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Reigning California Division 1 Southern Section champion Pacifica opens the 2024 USA TODAY Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 as the top-ranked team, fresh off winning the prestigious Dave Kops Tournament of Champions in Arizona. The unbeaten (9-0) Mariners won all six games at that event, including a 6-1 triumph over defending titlist Norco … Read more
As the 2024 season gets underway across the country, here is the opening USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association boys volleyball Super 25. 1. Corona Del Mar (Calif.) Region: West 2. Loyola High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Region: West 3. Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) Region: West 4. Sandra Day O’Connor High School (Phoenix, … Read more
1. Montverde Academy (Fla.) Record: 29-0 2. Columbus (Miami, Fla.) Record: 25-4 3. St. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) Record: 29-2 4. Plano East (Texas) Record: 34-0 5. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.) Record: 30-3 6. Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas) Record: 21-1 7. Stony Point (Round Rock, Texas) Record: 34-1 8. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) Record: 27-2 9. … Read more
The U.S. women continue their quest for glory in the first-ever CONCACAF W Gold Cup, as they match up against rivals Mexico in the final game of group stage play, trailing 1-0 to El Tri Femenil at the halftime break. Twila Kilgore has this USWNT side already locked into the knockout stage, but they have … Read more
A familiar face will be taking center stage at this year’s Winter Cup in Louisville. Two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas returns to the floor for the first time in eight years this weekend, and she’s hoping to put on a show in the sport that she starred in for so much … Read more
The United States women begin their defining 2024 calendar year with the brand new W Gold Cup competition as they host recent qualifiers Dominican Republic in their group stage opener. CONCACAF has extended its popular men’s continental competition to the women starting this year, giving the U.S. and others in the confederation a chance to … Read more
The methodology: the HSS staff creates the Super 25 rankings while considering various data points, including strength of schedule, prospects, the more traditional stats—did the team win or lose?—as well as overall point differentials. 1. Montverde Academy (Fla.) Record: 25-0 2. Columbus (Miami, Fla.) Record: 20-4 3. St. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) Record: 23-2 4. … Read more
Sebastian Stan and Samara Weaving are among the stars who are celebrating the arts with the Aussies! The two stars were in attendance at the 2024 G’Day USA Arts Gala on Thursday (February 1) in Los Angeles. Samara was one of three honorees at the event along with director Craig Gillespie and singer Delta Goodrem. … Read more
FILE – LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their game at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, … Read more