Cumulative calculation

[premgrps]

Hi,
I have a database where I have to find the highest point
aggregator. I am new to mysql. Would you please let me know what query
would be good for getting what I want? The sample is below.

Thanks:
Name | Points
Jack 10
Mack 20
Jack 25
Jack 25
Mack 30
John 5
Jack 10
John 10
John 5
Jill 10
John 30
Jill 10

[Jared]

select max(points)

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Hi,
I have a database where I have to find the highest point
aggregator. I am new to mysql. Would you please let me know what query
would be good for getting what I want? The sample is below.

Thanks:
Name | Points
Jack 10
Mack 20
Jack 25
Jack 25
Mack 30
John 5
Jack 10
John 10
John 5
Jill 10
John 30
Jill 10