Category: Stars of the Week

The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks begin with a softball standout before heading to the hardwood action at the Nike EYBL, where three dynamic ballers turned heads this past week. The top nod, however, goes to a Texas track star — who should have the LSU Tigers’ football fan base incredibly excited for what’s ahead. 

Standing-O to these five high school athletes who put on a show over the past week…

– Lauren Machan, Chittenango (N.Y.)/Newtown Rock (16U)

– Kaden Magwood, Team Loaded (VA) (Nike EYBL)

– Tyran Stokes, Oakland Soldiers (Nike EYBL)

– AJ Dybantsa, Oakland Soldiers (Nike EYBL)

– Jelani Watkins, Atascocita (Texas)

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The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks begin with two outstanding softball sluggers and ends with a perfect hidden-ball trick from the baseball diamond. A school record in the high jump and a soccer star add to the mix of must-see moments.

Standing-O to these five high school athletes who put on a show over the past week…

– Caleigh Hunneman, El Dorado High School (Placentia, Calif.) / So Cal Athletics (14U)

– Penelope Sanders, Byron P Steele II High School (Cibolo, Texas)

– Shelby Shaw, Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Ga.)

– Nonso Nwizubo, Johns Creek High School (Ga.)

– George Starr, Delsea Regional High School (Franklinville, N.J.)

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The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks focused on the McDonald’s All-American basketball games, where four headliners caught our collective attention. And what did it take to crack the Top 5 outside the storied hardwood event? Well, notching your 1000th career strikeout (with plenty of the senior season left) is definitely one exclamation-point-level way to do it.

Standing-O to these five high school athletes who put on a show over the past week…

– Sarah Strong, Grace Christian School (N.C.)

– Joyce Edwards, Camden High School (S.C.

– Dylan Harper, Don Bosco Prep (N.J.)

– Cooper Flagg, Montverde Academy (Fla.)

– Jayden Heavener, Pace High School (Fla.)

The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks include a trio of state title standouts, a sensational buzzer-beater in Michigan, and one of the most dynamic performances on the volleyball court so far in 2024—one that helped top the No. 1 team in the country.

Standing-O to these five high school athletes who put on a show last week…

– Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, Totino-Grace (Minn.)

–  Indya Davis, West Bloomfield (Mich.)

– Jack Zapolnik, St. Ignatius (Ohio)

– Travis Perry, Lyon County (Ky.)

– Sean Kelly, Loyola (Calif.)

The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks include dynamic twins who helped take home a Michigan state title, a poster-worthy performance out of Ohio, one of the wildest buzzer-beaters in basketball history, and a perfect game from the baseball diamond.

Standing-O to these five high school athletes who put on a show last week…

– Markus Blackwell, Warren Lincoln (Mich.)

– Moses Blackwell, Warren Lincoln (Mich.)

– Colin White, Ottawa-glandorf (Ohio)

– Nolan Groves, Orono (Minn.)

– Chase Ghantt, North Gaston (N.C.)

The USA TODAY HSS staff’s “Stars of the Week” picks include a three-peat state champion, an X Factor during a major Georgia upset, a softball slugger, and two highlight-reel-worthy hardcourt standouts.

Standing-O to these five top high school athletes who put on a show last week…

– Dayton Forsythe, Dale (Okla.)

– Jacob Wilkins, Grayson (Ga.)

– Trent Perry, Harvard-Westlake (Calif.)

– Scarlet Niles, Key West HS (Fla.)

– Isaiah Evans, North Mecklenburg (N.C.