The most notable players are Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski, one of the greatest tight ends of all time. And the view from there is pretty magnificent. Consistency has been key for Bismarck High, with just two coaches since 1973. Montclair’s amazing tradition started in the 1940s, with seven titles in that decade. Webb City played over three decades in its previous location at Hatten Field before it was demolished and replaced with Cardinal Stadium. Formerly Baynard Stadium, this high school football destination became something of a political touching point in Wilmington over the last five years as it sunk into disrepair. Curtis, the son of the school’s founder, entered his 51st season in 2019. Former coach Mike Stone built a dynasty coming from one of the smaller schools in Vermont’s Division I, including back-to-back undefeated seasons in 2011 and 2012. The "Bowl" side of the stadium isn't a straight wall line, but kind of a squiggly line. A few programs are filled with NFL legends. Mitchell Stadium was named "America's Best High School Football Stadium" in 2019 by USA Today via online voting. South Panola High owns the third-longest winning streak in high school football history — 89 games from 2003 to 2008. The 2004 team that went 16-0 featured a half-dozen future NFL players. Ithaca High has won all five of its state titles in the last decade. Everett High dominated early on, as in early on after football was invented, winning nine state titles by 1915. Our goal is to chronicle a complete history of high school football in the state of Alabama. One player in the history of Sheridan has made it to the NFL — 5-foot-6, 148-pound tailback/defensive back Willis "Wee Willie" Smith played nine games for the New York Giants in 1934. There's something about being at a Marshfield High home game that sets your heart on fire a little bit. The 1995 state championship team featured a pair of future NFL offensive linemen, Olin Kreutz and Dominic Raiola, blocking for a future NFL running back, Chris Faumatu-Ma’afala. The school gained national attention in the early 2000s with an MTV reality show, "Two-A-Day," and won five state titles in nine seasons under Rich Propst. All three Hendersons have won state titles for Artesia. The key about going to a game at the Bulldog Bowl is making sure you get to take in everything going on in the town leading up to the game. Curtis (1969-present), State championships: 25 (1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012). The History of high school football in Mississippi. Henderson (1964-69), Mike Phipps (1974-83), Cooper Henderson (1989-2015), Rex Henderson (2016-present), State championships: 30 (1957, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017). Bishop Hendricken has found a way to consistently churn out NFL talent for decades, including four-time Super Bowl champ Steve Furness, a member of Pittsburgh’s famed "Steel Curtain" defense, and Will Blackmon, who won a Super Bowl with the Giants in 2011. Current coach Mike Young has won seven state titles since taking over in 2005. Football is serious business in parts of the United States, and where the game is played is hallowed ground. The old Berry High became Hoover High in 1994, winning two state titles under coach Bob Finley before the switch. After a 16-year wait for its next title, Byrnes won eight state championships from 2002 to 2011. Former DeMatha star and current Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is a potential No. Up a hill behind the home bleachers is Glenbard High, which was built to look more like a castle than a high school. It's fitting that one of the greatest high school football experiences in the country can be had at a stadium that bears his name. Record since 2009: 96-35 (.732 winning percentage), Notable players: RB Bill Gompers (1946), RB/DB Eric McGhee (1990), LB Andy Murray (2020), Notable coaches: Andy Urbanic (1964-67), Jim Thomas (1971-80, 1987-2004), Mike Young (2005-present), State championships: 16 (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1979, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018). High schools: Salesianum School, Delaware Military Academy, St. Elizabeth High School, Howard High School of Technology, Saint Mark's High School. As Webb City started winning state championships at a stunning clip — 15 titles since 1989 — the stadium grew along with it. Afterward, head south about 20 minutes, and you'll be staring out into that great, beautiful abyss known as the Gulf of Mexico. Brentwood players also seem to be at their best in the biggest game. That changed in a big way when the school's first football stadium opened in 2009 on Nicollet Island — a small chunk of land in the middle of Minneapolis in the middle of the Mississippi River. Those are the type of players that keep fans coming out to see the team from the all-boys prep school take the field at Hayden Stadium, where you can get the feeling that it's sort of a preamble to the Ivy League at the tailgate. Byrnes High was open for 20 years before it won its first state championship in 1976 — the first of three over the next decade. Current coach Mark Gibson has led Bismarck since 1998, and he’s won six of the school’s 13 state titles in that time. Record since 2009: 67-41-1 (.614 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): OL Mike Schlereth (1984), RB Mike Connaker (1994), LB Nik Healy (1996), FB Brandon Drumm (1997), DB Leo Aukusitino (2008), QB Amu Aukusitino (2011), Notable coaches: Byron Wilson (1993-99), Jason Caldarera (2000-11, 2016-17), Khalil Bolling 2017-present), State championships: 6  (1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2011). There have been some efforts over the years at organizing a single-game playoff for the national championship. Still, despite all of its recent glory, Saguaro won its first state title on the back of its greatest player of all time and one of the greatest college safeties ever — future NFL All-Pro Mike Brown. Creighton Prep hasn’t won a state title since 2004. Record since 2009: 125-28 (.816 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): LB Dwyane Rudd (1994), DB Deshea Townsend (1994), DT Peria Jerry (2004), S Antonio Conner (2013), Notable coaches: Willis Wright (1991-2001), Lance Pogue (2007-16), Ricky Woods (2002-06, 2017-present), State championships: 11 (1993, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014). The younger Grant won back-to-back titles twice (1996-97 and 2006-07), then reeled off four straight state titles from 2011 to 2014. The really great touch here was an LED-lighting system that is something to behold. Woodson does it the best. The most dominant program in Hawaii high school football history, St. Louis School already has a Heisman Trophy winner with University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and will certainly have another first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft with University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Located approximately 40 miles from the Canadian border and just a stone's throw from Burlington Bay, Burlington Stadium really is as good as it get in Vermont when it comes to high school football. And we all love high school teams who have a cheering section so rabid they get their own nickname. WR Rondale Moore (2018), Notable coaches: Dave Moore (1973-1977), Dennis Lampley (1985-2000), Bob Beatty (2001-present), State championships: 25 (1968, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017). Wherever you're sitting at this stadium, you're going to be looking out at the Chugach National Forest, featuring a vast expanse of trees you have to see to believe. "This amazing HBCU has always enjoyed a high level of commitment academically and athletically. Coaches and players walk hand in hand from the high school to the field. High schools: Pueblo Central High School, Pueblo South High School, Pueblo East High School. 1942, 1979, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009). NFL All-Pro kicker Billy Cundiff was the quarterback on the 1997 state championship team and the only Harlan product to make an NFL roster. Record since 2009: 99-39 (.717 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): LB Mike Johnson (1980), DB JB Brown (1985) RB Brian Westbrook (1997), DE Cameron Wake (2000), DE Chase Young (2017), Notable coaches: Elijah Brooks (2012-18), BIll McGregor (1971-2011, 2019-present), WCAC championships: 24 (1966, 1967, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2014, 2015 2016). Mitchell Stadium also has enough fame in the state that a Division I football game was once played there when West Virginia University faced Virginia Tech in 1953. For as good as things have been for New Canaan, the school experienced a new first in 2019 when Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen became the first player in New Canaan history to make an NFL roster. 3 on the career wins charts in U.S. history, and the Crabbers are one of the winningest programs in the nation. Hartford has been home to five Gatorade Player of the Year winners, including three in the last decade. Clark was so good he was part of the inaugural class for the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. In the last decade, they've combined to win seven state titles, with four state championship games where they've faced each other. Players wearing face coverings while on the sidelines, balls being swapped in and out of games and sanitized regularly, and the jarring vision of mostly empty stadiums amid a 250-spectator limit for outdoor sporting events across the … The 2004 and 2005 teams featured two future NFL offensive linemen in four-time Pro Bowler David DeCastro and Stephen Schilling. The school and stadium were built with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and has become something of a bucket list item for high school football aficionados. The wall does more than just look pretty. Valdosta famously won ESPN’s "Titletown USA" contest in 2008 as the city in the U.S. that had the best relationship with its title-winning team. Record since 2009: 119-25 (.826 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): OL Pete Brock (1973), QB Preston Parsons (1997), WR Mike Hass (2001), RB Owen Marecic (2006), DB Xavier Coleman (2013), Notable coaches: John Allen (1959-78), Ken Potter (1986-present), State championships: 6 (1967, 1968, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2015). There's nothing fancy about how Panther Stadium was built, but on a Friday night in the fall, it becomes a place where the home-field advantage can stand up to any team in the Midwest. The school's tradition comes from former head coach George Smith, the 2008 USA Today Coach of the Year who won six state titles and dropped the mic with his 2010 retirement after a second national title. Related: High Schools With Most Active NFL Players l Best High Schools for Sports by State. Championships: State Playoff Championships: 2004 District Championships 1981, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2015, 2017 In this case, it's "The Red Army" for Quince Orchard High. While this stadium has existed in some form since 1929, the updated Darling Memorial Stadium that opened in 1989 has seen as good a display of high school football in the last three decades as any stadium. That all starts with Fertitta Field and its accompanying, 40,000-square-foot training facility — The Fertitta Athletic Center — that was built for $9.5 million and completed in 2012. This stadium is named for longtime Chugiak High School head football coach Tom Huffer Sr., and you won't find many high school football venues in the country that tap into their surrounding natural setting more than Tom Huffer Sr. Football Stadium. This stadium was renamed for legendary running back and Pueblo, Colorado, native Dutch Clark — "The Flying Dutchman" — in 1980. In South Carolina, they'll know you're talking about Dorman High's football stadium if you call it by any of its nicknames as well — Taj Mahal, The Palace or The University of Dorman. Even though South Panola won a national title in 2010, it would be hard to take top billing away from the 1993 team as the greatest in school history. The 1980s were almost as good — seven state titles and a streak of four straight from 1983 to 1986. Skyline’s top recruits usually end up going to in-state power BUY, including former NFL quarterback Brandon Doman, who went on to become BYU’s offensive coordinator. Source: Michigan High School Athletic Association record book Minnesota Mahnomen — 666 All-time record: 666-208-9 Notes: Mahnomen has two of the state's longest win streaks at 44 and 39 games in a row. And if you do go, make sure you're there for the Bell Game between Pueblo Centennial and Pueblo Central. Lawrence High has actually played in the state championship game every decade since winning its first title in 1973. Those are the type of feelings you get when you walk into Gallatin High's Green Wave Stadium for a football game. The great thing about Inter-Lakes High School's stadium is the sheer beauty of New Hampshire. As it's been pointed out by others many times, the stadium still has a lot of its charm because it's nestled right up to a neighborhood in Hartland, Wisconsin. Built as part of the Works Progress Administration in the mid-1930s, Mitchell Stadium also serves as the home field for a team in another state — Virginia's Graham High School, which is the only high school in the nation that plays home games in a different state. You're not just going to a high school football game at the Reitz Bowl in Evansville, Indiana — you're having an experience. Reidsville’s 19 state titles are a North Carolina record. The school district paid almost $8 million in renovations to the stadium in the last decade, and when you see the list of NFL talent that's come out of the school, you'll understand why. And it starts in local communities. There is only one domed high school football stadium in the United States, and it's the Round Valley Ensphere in Eager, Arizona. Longtime Hampton High coach Mike Smith is No. In 2014, just hours after winning in the state semifinals, head coach Chris Nizzi was arrested for striking a 17-year-old girl and fired the next day. Opponents have said the noise the Wildcats make when they bang their helmets on the way out can be pretty intimidating. And sunset? In some places, high school teams have traditions and legacies that stretch back to the beginnings of the sport. Former head coach Allan Trimble is considered the greatest high school football coach in state history. After winning four state titles in his first run, he’s already won another one in his second stint. The level of high school football that’s been played in this program over the last 30 years is as good as anywhere you’ll find in the country, even if the last decade hasn’t been up to former standards. Record since 2009: 104-26 (.800 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): RB Scott Boyens (1986), WR JaRon Harris (2004), LB Nate Gerry (2013), OT Matt Farniok (2016), LB Seth Benson (2018), Notable coaches: Howard Wood (1910-45), Brian Hermanson (2005-12), Chad Stadem (2013-present), State championships: 42 (1905, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1917, 1918, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1931, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1945, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1976, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017). Varsity games are played on Saturday afternoons because the stadium doesn't have lights, and the stadium itself is surrounded by a forest on three sides and Lake Ellyn Park behind the visiting bleachers. Record since 2009: 122-14 (.897 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): LB Jay Foreman (1994), OL Carter Bykowski (2008), LB Ryan Connelly (2013), LB Blake Cashman (2014), RB JD Spielman (2016), Notable coaches: Mike Grant (1992-present), State championships: 11 (1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017). So they put the football stadium on the roof. Located just three miles from the West Virginia border, you'll get a glimpse of the sheer beauty of the place if you make sure you're there before sundown. Northern's High's home field has been used for much more than high school football, including the NCAA Division II CIAA championship game for a decade, but it's the prep stars that have defined Durham County Stadium. Record since 2009: 96-29 (.768 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): QB Dirk Koetter (1977), QB Steve Kragthorpe (1983), RB Merril Hoge (1983), RB Bryan Johnson (1996), QB Taysom Hill (2009), Notable coaches: Dirk Koetter (1983-84), Randy Rehrer (1985-94), Brent Koetter (1995-2000), Gino Mariani (2001-present), State championships: 14 (1972, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2008, 2014, 2017). No stadium in the United States can say it was home to more future NFL talent than Miami's Traz-Powell Stadium — a virtual who's who of pro football talent cutting their teeth here. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school. Here's another insider tip — the Seahorses play on Buck Hard Field. Washington’s record title haul includes a 33-year stretch from 1976 to 2009 without any championships. Current coach Alex Rotsko has brought back the glory years, with four state titles in nine seasons. High schools: Miami Northwestern High School, Booker T. Washington High School. Playing Class A in Iowa, the state's smallest classification, West Branch High School has created a huge tradition and legacy thanks to its home-field advantage at the Little Rose Bowl. There's a different feeling you get when you walk into a high school football stadium and don't see a track. Record since 2009: 92-35 (.671 winning percentage), Notable players: RB Aubrey Lewis (1954), QB Ron Burton (1965), WR David Tyree (1999), LB Allen Bowen (2004), DE Josh Allen (2015), Notable coaches: Clary Anderson (1946-68), Butch Fortunato (1969-83), John Fiore (2010-present), State championships: 26 (1941, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1983, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017). Of Sheridan’s 26 state titles, 16 have come in a streak of two, three or four consecutive titles. Future NFL and FBS head coach Dirk Koetter played and coached there, and future FBS head coach Steve Kragthorpe played there as well. Quarterback Ronald Curry’s college recruitment in the late 1990s was as heated as they come. It's actually an old-school, open-air stadium, and the team actually still plays on real grass — a Bermuda/Rye mix. Record since 2009: 118-20 (.855 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): WR Peter Demmerle (1972), TE/DE Jason Cooper (1984), RB Chris Silvestri (1994), DE Zach Allen (2015), OL Lucas Niang (2016), Notable coaches: Joe Sikorski (1949-69), Robert Lynch (1970-1975), Lou Marinelli (1981-present), State championships: 22 (1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1982, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). DeMatha Catholic High is located in Maryland, but it doesn’t compete for Maryland state championships, though its players are eligible for postseason awards. The school's stadium is named after legendary coach Roger Dupaix, the all-time winningest coach in Utah history. Some records may be incomplete. The 2006 team that went 13-0 is considered one of the greatest in state history. The team was also a co-op with local community Hastings until 2000, and they’ve won four titles since then. Another interesting fact about Jesuit? There is no stranger location for any stadium on this list. They've won six of the school's seven state championships in the last decade, including three consecutive from 2018 to 2020. Three different coaches have won state titles. Other great players are lost to time, only remembered by a photo in a trophy case or a name etched onto a wall. Record since 2009: 139-23 (.858 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): LB Mike Kolen (1966), QB Stan White (1990), WR Chad Jackson (2003), QB John Parker Wilson (2004), CB Marlon Humphrey (2014), Notable coaches: Bob Finley (1968-93), Rush Propst (1999-2007), Josh Niblett (2009-17, 2019-present), State championships: 13 (1977, 1982, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017). And while football is great and all, no Washington football player could ever live up to the school's most famous alum — the late poet Maya Angelou. Located a half-mile from the school's campus, if you're ever lucky enough to make it to West Branch for a game, please make sure you get there to catch the home team's approach to the stadium. Record since 2009: 40-68-1 (.366 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): RB John Hoffman (1945), DT Fred Williams (1947), WR Khalil Carter (1994), WR Reggie Swinton (1994), TE Charles Clay (2007), Notable coaches: Earl Quigley (1914-35), Wilson Matthews (1947-57), Bernie Cox (1975-2012) , Kent Laster (2018-present), State championships: 32 (1907, 1908, 1909, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1938, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1986, 2003, 2004). There are so many things to love about The Cougar Dome — the home stadium for Quince Orchard High School. Center Scott Wells dominated up front for the Packers in a 2011 Super Bowl win, and defensive end Derek Barnett recovered the fumble to seal the Eagles' Super Bowl win over the Patriots in 2018. The school has pumped out NFL players for decades. Record since 2009: 98-37 (.725 winning percentage), Notable players: DB Scott Burk (1974), TE Jon Embree (1983), OT Tom Ashworth (1996), LB Sean Tufts (2000), OT Tyler Polumbus (2003), Notable coaches: Fred Tesone (1962-80, 1982-89), Mike Woolford (1990-99), Dave Logan (2012-present), State championships: 9 (1982, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2014). Many student-athletes and families have been left wondering when their high school sports seasons will start. 1 defensive back, Kelee Ringo, was kicked off the team midseason. What DeMatha does compete for is the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship, which it has won a record 24 times. And while football has always been popular in Derby, the program is in the middle of its greatest dynasty right now under head coach Brandon Clark. And the state’s Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year lists are littered with DeMatha standouts. High School Sports Blog | Updated Dec 16, 2019 By Todd Holcomb Buford, Dublin and Eagle's Landing, three of 17 schools with at least five GHSA state championships, moved up … The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Inc. is a private, voluntary nonprofit organization for public, private and parochial secondary schools that choose to join and participate in … This is truly one stadium you have to see to believe, and it serves perfectly for New York as well, because once you're on top of the Union City roof, you'll realize that you're basically sitting in New York's lap with that view of the Manhattan skyline. We also provide other important information including coaching records, state wide polls, state championship … Central’s 32 state titles are the most in Arkansas history by a long shot. One interesting aside about Tom Huffer Sr. — the Mustangs won his final game on a 30-yard touchdown pass against Soldotna High as time expired. Football is serious business in parts of the United States, and where the game is played is hallowed ground. Hired in 1971, he didn’t win a game in his first season but went on to win 19 state championships in 39 years, including 13 unbeaten seasons and two separate win streaks of 47 and 46 games. That being said, the best football player who ever called Darling Stadium home was probably Bethel High quarterback/defensive back/return specialist Allen Iverson. Record since 2009: 60-63 (.487 winning percentage), Notable players: OL/DL Steve Clark (1979), QB Brandon Doman (1995), OL Tony Bergstrom (2005), DT Tenny Palepoi (2009), RB Algie Brown (2010), Notable coaches: Ken Schmidt (1967-79), Roger Dupaix (1986-2011), Mike Carlson (2019-present), State championships: 14 (1967, 1969, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005). Record since 2009: 96-43 (.690 winning percentage), Notable players: OL Orlando Brown (1989), DL Austin Robbins (1990), QB Byron Leftwich (1998),  DB Dominique Harris (2005), S Tavon Wilson (2008), Notable coaches: Bob Headen (1972-99), Greg Fuller (2001-2012, 2016-present), DCIAA championships: 15 (1975, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2008, 2009. Record since 2009: 122-23 (.841 winning percentage), Notable players: LB Sal Sunseri (1978), QB Dan Marino (1979), QB Marc Bulger (1997), Notable coaches: Terry Totten (2004-present), State championships: 4 (1988, 2004, 2007, 2015).
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