HADDONFIELD, N.J. — Haddonfield Memorial High School has been recognized as New Jersey’s top-ranked overall high school athletic program and No. 16 in the nation in the prestigious 2025-2026 MaxPreps Cup National Rankings, a remarkable achievement that places the Bulldogs among the elite scholastic athletic programs in the United States. The MaxPreps Cup recognizes the nation’s premier athletic departments based on overall success across all sports, including state championships, state finalist finishes, and national rankings. (MaxPreps.com)
The national recognition follows one of the most successful athletic years in Haddonfield history. During the 2025-2026 school year, Bulldog student-athletes and coaches combined to capture multiple NJSIAA state championships while continuing the school’s long tradition of excellence both on and off the field of play.
Among the highlights of the historic year were state championships in:
- Boys Cross Country
- Boys Indoor Track & Field
- Boys Indoor Track & Field Relays
- Girls Indoor Track & Field
- Girls Indoor Track & Field Relays
- Boys Swimming
- Girls Swimming
- Boys Outdoor Track & Field
In addition to these championships, numerous Bulldog teams earned sectional titles, conference championships, deep postseason runs, and national recognition, contributing to Haddonfield’s outstanding finish in the MaxPreps Cup standings. The breadth of success across all three athletic seasons demonstrated the strength and consistency of Haddonfield’s athletic department and the commitment of its coaches and student-athletes to sustained excellence.
“This recognition is a tremendous honor for everyone associated with Haddonfield Athletics,” said Athletic Director Lefteris Banos. “To be recognized as the top overall athletic program in New Jersey and one of the top 20 high school athletic programs in the entire country is a testament to the incredible dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, parents, teachers, administrators, and community. Championships are never won by individuals alone—they are the product of an entire community committed to supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential.”
Banos continued, “I could not be prouder of our coaches for the countless hours they invest in developing outstanding athletes and even better people. Our student-athletes continue to represent Haddonfield Memorial High School with exceptional character, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence. This recognition belongs to every member of the Haddons family. To be mentioned alongside so many of the nation’s premier high school athletic programs is truly humbling, and we are honored that the hard work of our entire community has been recognized on the national stage.”