Kevin Schmit

Editor's note: Now that the 2025-26 high school sports year is over, it's time to announce the top schools in the Herald Cup standings. We devised a points system based on team state finishes to measure which of the 80-plus high schools from the Daily Herald circulation area had the best athletic year. Last week we announced the top five small schools in the Herald Cup standings. This week we're unveiling the top large schools, one per day, starting with No. 5 on Monday through No. 1 on Friday.

When you're in the Daily Herald coverage area, prep sports success comes with the territory. Cap tipping takes time.

Editor’s note: Now that the 2025-26 high school sports year is over, it’s time to announce the top schools in the Herald Cup standings. We devised a points system based on team state finishes ...

Editor's note: Now that the 2025-26 high school sports year is over, it's time to announce the top schools in the Herald Cup standings. We devised a points system based on team state finishes to measure which of the 80-plus high schools from the Daily Herald circulation area had the best athletic year. Last week we announced the top five small schools in the Herald Cup standings. This week we're unveiling the top large schools, one per day, starting with No. 5 on Monday through No. 1 on Friday.

Editor's note: Now that the 2025-26 high school sports year is over, it's time to announce the top schools in the Herald Cup standings. We devised a points system based on team state finishes to measure which of the 80-plus high schools from the Daily Herald circulation area had the best athletic year. Last week we announced the top five small schools in the Herald Cup standings. This week we're unveiling the top large schools, one per day, starting with No. 5 on Monday and concluding now with No. 1.

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