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MaxPreps

MaxPreps is a US-based website that focuses on high school sports coverage. Founded in 2002 and currently owned by PlayOn, it provides comprehensive information and updates on a wide range of sports, including boys', girls', and co-ed teams. The platform serves as a resource for high school athletes, coaches, and fans, offering scores, stats, rankings, news, and recruiting information.

August 1, 2002: MaxPreps Founded

On August 1, 2002, MaxPreps was founded as an American website specializing in the coverage of American high school sports.

August 2002: MaxPreps Founded

In August 2002, Andy Beal founded MaxPreps with the goal to cover every team, game, and player in high school sports.

2007: MaxPreps Acquired by CBS Interactive

In 2007, MaxPreps was acquired by CBS Interactive.

2011: MaxPreps Cup Awarded

Since 2011, MaxPreps awards the MaxPreps Cup to the #1 athletic program in the nation annually.

2017: MaxPreps Covers 29 Sports

As of 2017, MaxPreps covered 29 sports, categorized into boys, girls, and co-ed sports. Five sports are exclusive to boys, five to girls, fifteen have separate male and female variants, and four are co-ed.

June 2024: CBS Considers Selling MaxPreps

In June 2024, Sportico reported that CBS was exploring a sale of MaxPreps.

April 2, 2025: MaxPreps Acquired by PlayOn

On April 2, 2025, MaxPreps was acquired by PlayOn.