Youth sports news from California

2025 QB Wyatt Becker receives offer from Penn State

2025 QB Wyatt Becker, who was named to the recent edition of Youth1's Elite101, recently received an offer from Penn State. The Pasadena, CA athlete was ranked #60 on our Elite101. Becker has built a reputation for his playmaking ability from the QB position. He's known for his strong arm, elite...

Last to nominate 2023s for the Sophomore Spotlight 200

Get ready to meet the best sophomore football players in the country. Youth1 Media, the creators of the nation’s premiere top prospect reports for prep athletes, is launching the Sophomore Spotlight...

Dylan Lonergan, Youth1 Member since 2017 picks up 12th offer from Arkansas

When we first met 2023 QB Dylan Lonergan back in 2017 we were asked to put together a highlight tape from his 7th grade film. We could tell right away that he was a special talent. He had tremendous...

Recruiting Tip: LSU on the lookout for "undersized" RBs

Did you know that both of LSU’s top RB recruits are shorter than 5’10? Not surprising when you look at their RB coach, Kevin Faulk. Faulk made a name for himself as an receiving back at LSU and in...

State Rankings are coming soon. Nominate yourself now!

Youth1 is naming top football players in EACH STATE this year! There are bragging rights in all 50 states on the line. Didn’t make the national list for the Freshman450 (2024s), Elite101 (2024s),...

Get instant exposure as a Youth1 Mover and Shaker

Do you want to jump-start your exposure? Does your performance deserve to be noticed more than just in your area? Do you want instant access to the national spotlight? Then you’re a Youth1 Mover and...

The NextUp Watchlist is available now, introducing the top 2026s in the country!

Get ready to meet the best football players in the class of 2026. The NextUp Watchlist is live today! The Next Up Watchlist identifies the the emerging young talents from 7th grade. We know that...

The NextUp Watchlist for the class of 2026 is coming next Tuesday, Dec 1st

Who are the best players in the class of 2026? You're about to find out. On the heels of the Elite101 and Freshman450, we are proud to present our Next Up Watchlist for the class of 2026. It's our...

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