MaxPreps
Type of site | Sports Database |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | El Dorado Hills, California |
| Owner | CBS Interactive |
| Founder(s) | Andy Beal |
| URL | http://www.maxpreps.com |
| Commercial | yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | August 1, 2002 |
| Current status | online |
MaxPreps is an American website that specializes in coverage of American high school sports. The site is owned by CBS Interactive and is a division of CBS Sports.[1]
History
MaxPreps was founded in August 2002 by Andy Beal. According to Beal, his goal was to cover "Every team, every game, and every player in High School Sports." In 2007, the company was acquired by CBS Interactive.[2]
Sports covered
As of 2017, MaxPreps covers a total of twenty-nine sports. They categorize sports into one of three categories: Boys, Girls, and Co-Ed. Five sports are exclusive to boys, five are exclusive to girls. Fifteen sports had separate male and female variants, while four were strictly co-ed. Below is a breakdown of the sports covered.[3]
MaxPreps Cup
Every year MaxPreps awards an American high school the MaxPreps Cup, signifying that they are the #1 Athletic Program in the Nation. They have been awarding it since 2011. Before 2011, the award was just called #1 Athletic Program in the Nation. The most recent winner (2019) is Jesuit Portland.
| Year | School | State |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | American Heritage School | Florida |
| 2012-13 | Westminster High School | Georgia |
| 2013-14 | Bentonville High School | Arkansas |
| 2014-15 | Bentonville High School | Arkansas |
| 2015-16 | Jesuit High School | Oregon |
| 2016-17 | St. Thomas Aquinas High School | Florida |
| 2017-18 | American Heritage School | Florida |
| 2018-19 | Jesuit High School | Oregon |
Sources:[4]
References
- ^ "CBS Interactive". cbsiam.com. cbsinteractive.com. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "About Us". MaxPreps. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "States by Sport". MaxPreps. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "Final 2017-18 MaxPreps Cup standings: American Heritage wins the title". MaxPreps. CBS. Retrieved February 17, 2020.