In short: MaxPreps scores are highly reliable — most are entered directly by head coaches and approved school staff, fan-submitted scores go through a review process, and many results also flow in automatically from trusted data partners. In recent seasons MaxPreps has captured roughly 99% of varsity football and 98% of varsity basketball final scores, with 10+ sports above 90% coverage. That trusted, high-coverage data is why many state athletic associations use MaxPreps as their official scores and statistics source. Scores are not official records in the legal sense (that is the state association’s role), but for day-to-day coverage they are among the most dependable available.
Why the data is trustworthy
- Coach-entered at the source. Scores, rosters, and stats come from head coaches and staff with Team Admin access — the people running the game.
- Reliable data partners. Beyond direct entry, results and stats also flow in automatically from established scoring and stat partners (GameChanger, MaxStats, and 80+ stat-import partners). In many states these partners feed the same data pipeline the state athletic association relies on, so results arrive through vetted channels rather than a single manual entry.
- Fan reports are reviewed. Community-submitted scores are checked before going live; consistent, accurate contributors can earn Approved Scorer status, and a team’s designated season-long reporter can become its All-Star Scorer.
- State associations rely on it. MaxPreps is the official statistician or scores partner for associations including GHSA (Georgia), OHSAA (Ohio), FHSAA (Florida), UIL (Texas), and TSSAA (Tennessee).
- Corrections are supported. Coaches and users can submit corrections, which MaxPreps reviews.
How complete is the coverage?
Coverage is deepest in the highest-participation sports. Approximate varsity final-score coverage in recent seasons:
| Sport (varsity) | Approx. final-score coverage |
|---|---|
| Football | ~99% |
| Basketball | ~98% |
| 10+ additional sports | 90%+ |
Coverage is lighter for lower levels (JV and freshman) and for less-active programs.
When a score can be wrong or missing
Very recent games not yet reported, lower levels (JV/freshman), or schools that do not actively maintain their page. Most errors are corrected once reported. For official postseason results, the state athletic association is the final authority.
Last updated: July 2026.