High school sports are getting more competitive and more fun than ever to watch. As the 2008-2009 season gets underway, we’re already noticing a few high school football stars in the making…and it’s easy to review their stats thanks to MaxPreps.com. So, who will be the next athlete to nab a full-ride sports scholarship to the college of their choice? Check out the stats on these players and make your choice. If you were a college football coach, who would your top pick be?

Offense:

1. Mitchell Faine (Jr), Ada, OH: 1235 passing yards

2. Matt King (Sr), Rockville, IN: 1152 passing yards

3. Weston Jameson (Sr), Edgewood, TX: 1130 passing yards

1. Justin Williams (So), Davidson Academy, Nashville, TN: 1004 rushing yards

2. Leonard Panion (Sr), Niles West, Skokie, IL: 970 rushing yards

3. Doug Strong (Sr) Rebul Academy, Learned, MS: 895 rushing yards

1. Kyle Baker (Sr), Ada, OH: 509 receiving yards

2. Wade Falkenthal (Sr), Hustisford, WI: 499 receiving yards

3. Dusty Alejo, Raymondville (TX): 485 receiving yards

1. Joe Gilliard (Sr), Boles, Quinlan, TX: 92 scoring points

2. Anders Lee (Sr), Edina, MN: 86 scoring points

3. Stephone Hanna (Sr), Alchesay, Whiteriver, AZ: 84 scoring points

Defense:

1. Mo Dale (Sr), Calvary Christian, Meridian, MS: 84 tackles

2. Nick Driskill (Sr), Southwood, Wabash, IN: 78 tackles

3. Logan Matza (Sr), Abundant Life Academy, Kanab, UT: 73 tackles

1. Jacob Boy (Jr), Moniteau, West Sunbury, PA: 12 sacks

2. Micah Robinson (Jr), Adams, Cleveland, OH: 12 sacks

3. Darwin Cook (Sr), Shaw, East Cleveland, OH: 11.5 sacks

1. Kyle Lemucchi (Sr), Highland, Bakersfield, CA: 7 interceptions

2. Cameron Powell (Sr), Williamstown, WV: 7 interceptions

3. Riley Eller (Sr), Carroll, Flora, IN: 6 interceptions

Joe Gilliard