Heisman helping Baylor land big recruits

Robert Griffin III gave Baylor excellent quarterback play for three years.
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Five-Star: 50 States in 50 Days: California

From Mater Dei to Archbishop Mitty, California is brimming with high school basketball talent. Five-Star examines the top players and teams in its 50 States in 50 Days preview.
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Ben Glicksman: Ray Lewis III has the talent, drive to follow in his father’s footsteps

Few football players evoke more fear than Ray Lewis. Now it’s his son’s turn. Ray III is shooting up recruiting boards, and he’s not afraid of his father’s legacy, says Ben Glicksman.
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Ben Glicksman: Gaffney climbs; Allen falls in latest H.S. rankings

There’s no BCS in high school football, but plenty of teams are making national championship cases. Ben Glicksman details Katy’s rise, Allen’s fall and more in this week’s rankings.
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Iowa prep star Woodbury commits to Hawkeyes

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Hawkeyes have finally kept a top-rated Iowa recruit away from North Carolina coach Roy Williams.
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Scorecasting: Down 29-0 … before touching the ball

Pulaski Academy’s Kevin Kelley refuses to punt, attempts multiple onside kicks and rushes all 11 defenders. It’s an unconventional strategy, but it’s not wrong, explains Jon Wertheim.
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Ben Glicksman: Don Bosco Prep, Allen among prep football teams creating separation

Sure, it’s early. But as conference play creeps closer, the top teams are separating from the pack. Don Bosco Prep, St. Thomas Aquinas and Allen are here to stay, writes Ben Glicksman.
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In aftermath of tornado, football helps heal Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — There’s a scar through the middle of Joplin, a mile wide and six miles long. All that’s left are a few twisted tree stumps, chunks of chewed up pavement and the tattered remains of homes and businesses.
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In tornado aftermath, football helps heal Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — There’s a scar through the middle of Joplin, a mile wide and six miles long. All that’s left are a few twisted tree stumps, chunks of chewed up pavement and the tattered remains of homes and businesses.
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N.J. football team honors four killed in Aug. crash

LINWOOD, N.J. — Tradition is big for Mainland Regional High School’s football team, which took to the field Friday night for the first time since a car wreck claimed the lives of four young players on the team.
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Miss. football player dies after collapsing on field

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi Gulf Coast high school football player died Friday night after collapsing on the field during a game, authorities said.
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Ben Glicksman: De La Salle survives; Allen asserts its dominance

De La Salle hasn’t lost to a Northern California opponent since 1991. That streak barely stayed alive on Friday. The Spartans’ 26-23 win leaves doubts, writes Ben Glicksman.
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Ben Glicksman: Two years after death, Ed Thomas continues to impact Parkersburg

Two years after tragedy struck Parkersburg, Iowa, the town has finally moved on. Residents have resumed life as normal. But coach Ed Thomas’s legacy remains, writes Ben Glicksman.
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Gerry Hamilton: Florida State, Texas hold early edge in 2012 recruiting class battles

Though the 2011 college football season has yet to kick off, several 2012 recruiting classes are beginning to take shape. Gerry Hamilton breaks down who’s off to the strongest start.
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High school hoops stars show off skills, garner attention at Elite 24 game

Two dozen of the nation’s top high school basketball players showed off their skills at the Elite 24 game. Gary Randazzo runs down the game’s best, worst and everything in between.
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Ben Glicksman: St. Thomas Aquinas recharged and firing; Armwood takes down Bishop Gorman

Despite offseason adjustments, St. Thomas Aquinas smothered all talk of a rebuilding year. With a win over Prattville, the Raiders are in the national title hunt, writes Ben Glicksman.
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Top hoops prospect Drummond headed to UConn

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Andre Drummond, a 6-foot-11 center from Middletown, Conn., who was expected to attend prep school this year, has instead said he will play basketball for defending national-champion Connecticut.
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Barton Simmons: Five-star recruits begin to establish themselves in the class of 2013

The season has yet to begin for many high school teams, but scouts are already honing in on the class of 2013. Eight juniors have separated from the pack, writes Barton Simmons.
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Ben Glicksman: Bishop Gorman on the rise; Jameis Winston, Gunner Kiel struggle early

Bishop Gorman (Nev.) may be better than predicted. The Gaels sent a message in their opening week victory, and could make a run at a national title, writes Ben Glicksman.
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Four N.J. HS football players killed in car accident

LINWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A sport utility vehicle carrying eight high school football players on their way to a team meal after practice crashed on a New Jersey highway, killing four players and injuring four, authorities said.
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Ben Glicksman: Ten storylines that will define the 2011 high school football season

Will Hopewell’s Rushel Shell set a new rushing record? Will Hueytown’s Jameis Winston choose football or baseball? SI’s Ben Glicksman has the top 10 storylines of the 2011 season.
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Don Bosco Prep tops preseason Top 25

With games set to begin on Friday, excitement for high school football has never been higher. Ben Glicksman provides his 25 teams to watch, starting with powerhouse Don Bosco Prep.
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Ben Glicksman: Don Bosco Prep, De La Salle loom large in preseason prep Top 25

With games set to begin on Friday, excitement for high school football has never been higher. Ben Glicksman provides his 25 teams to watch, starting with powerhouse Don Bosco Prep.
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Ark. H.S. football player died of a heart condition

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Officials say a southwest Arkansas high school football player who collapsed during practice and died had a heart condition.
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Barton Simmons: Kiel, Miles lead quarterback recruits to watch at Nike’s Elite 11

Gunner Kiel continues to solidify his reputation as the nation’s top quarterback recruit. But he’s not the only one making moves at Nike’s Elite 11 in Hawaii, writes Barton Simmons.
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Endangered seabirds move HI games to daytime

HONOLULU (AP) — High school students on Hawaii’s Kauai island will be playing football in the daytime again this fall to make sure their stadium lights don’t harm threatened and endangered seabirds.
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Iowa prep baseball team wins record 84th straight

Martensdale-St. Marys broke the national prep record by winning its 84th straight game and also clinched a trip to the Iowa state tourney with a 10-0 victory over Twin Cedars-Bussey.
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