MaxPreps Sold, High School Rankings Shake Up: What’s Next?

Today, a surprising story is making waves in high school sports. MaxPreps, the well-known site for high school scores, rankings, and athlete updates, was officially bought by PlayOn on April 2, 2025. This move could bring new and exciting features for users and schools.

Many fans are now asking: what will happen to the trusted site they check every day? Will the look change? Will teams still get their stats and rankings on time?

We don’t know everything yet—but insiders say PlayOn wants to “make the high school sports fan experience better” by adding new tools and more coverage.

At the same time, the latest MaxPreps Preseason Top 25 Football Ranking showed a shift in power. California’s Mater Dei took the top national spot again. In the full Top 100 list, teams from Georgia and California filled 57 spots together.

Sports fans and high school players from every state are watching closely. IMG Academy, for example, was named the 2025 MaxPreps National Champion in baseball after ending the season with a strong 24–1 record.

Georgia, California teams headline the preseason top 100 high school football rankings🏈🔥

Full 100⬇️https://t.co/jGAg6ld69y pic.twitter.com/KFx9HWgQJS

— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) July 18, 2025

Their success shows how good data and reporting—now supported by PlayOn—can shine a light on great programs around the country.

This week’s news sends a clear message: MaxPreps is getting ready for change.

What comes next is still unknown—but people are excited. Will the ranking tools look better? Will we get interactive stats or new ways to tell stories? These questions are spreading through the sports world.

One thing is clear: the PlayOn and MaxPreps deal starts a new chapter in high school sports. From rankings to national titles, strong and timely coverage is still the most important thing.

Stay tuned. Big things are coming to high school sports—and MaxPreps is right in the middle of it.