Should Your Athlete Be Wearing A Guardian Cap? We Asked Experts About The Debate
To wear a Guardian Cap or not to wear a Guardian Cap? That may just be the question of the football season — at all levels of play. (11/5/25)

Magistrate Rules Student Who Transferred From Ursuline To Mooney Can Play
A former Ursuline football player who transferred to Mooney over allegations of mistreatment from the coaching staff will be permitted to play at his new school. (11/4/25)

'Disheartening' Southern California High School Football Saga Keeps Getting Worse
It’s been a season of turmoil in the Southern Section. And as the regular season comes to an end, more and more schools are being impacted by the crackdown on transfers at the high school level. (11/2/25)

Alabama High School Football Team Stole Hours Of Unauthorized Practice Video From State Champion
A high school football coach in Alabama claims (at least) one of his opponents stole practice film via Hudl. (11/2/25)

The Power Of Great Coaches: How High School Mentorship Shapes The Future Of Young Athletes
On every diamond, dugout, and high school gym across the county, there’s a moment that can change a young athlete’s life, and it doesn’t come from a championship trophy, outstanding stats, or a perfect game. (10/31/25)

Former Mississippi High School Athletic Director Arrested On Embezzlement Charge
A former Jackson high school athletic director has been arrested, accused of embezzlement, according to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor. (10/30/25)

UIL Bans Foreign Exchange Students From Texas Varsity Sports
The University Interscholastic League is making changes to who is eligible to participate in varsity high school athletics. (10/28/25)

Online Outrage About Allen High Pool Leak Prompts ASD To Consider Rebuild, Other Athletics Projects
Allentown School District is considering an $18.4 million rebuild of the pool at Allen High School after a decades-long leak prompted outrage on social media this month. (10/27/25)

Celina High School Football Coach Placed On Non-Disciplinary Leave Following Arrest Of His Son
The district says Bill Elliott, who is also the district's athletic director, is not accused of any wrongdoing. (10/24/25)

'Disappointing And Frustrating' | Monroe County Charter School Dropped From Local Athletic Competition
Earlier this year, Seven Oaks and its athletes were dropped from the annual middle school county cross country meet, hosted this year at Edgewood Junior High School. (10/23/25)

OHSAA Sets Vote On NIL Changes For Ohio High School Athletes
High school principals around Ohio will vote next month on proposed rule changes to allow high school athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness. (10/23/25)

‘God Got Me’: Henrico Student Athlete’s Future At Risk Due To Residency Dispute
Varina High School student athlete Darren Williams is speaking for the first time after he was benched due to a residency dispute. With the season quickly coming to a close, his attorney claims his athletic future could be unfairly ruined. (10/22/25)

Temporary Restraining Order Allows Ohio HS Athletes To Sign NIL’s
Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jaiza Page issued a temporary restraining order Monday, which would allow high school athletes in Ohio to enter into NIL. (10/20/25)

Teen Removed From Boys Basketball Tryouts, Told To Join Girls Team Over Birth Certificate Error
An eighth-grade boy from Arizona was removed from his high school’s boys basketball tryouts and told he can only play on the girls team because of a clerical error on his birth certificate. (10/19/25)

'A Servant's Heart': Longtime Manheim Central Athletic Director, Educator To Receive Coveted Kirchner Award
It’s been a heck of a year for George Derbyshire. First, Manheim Central put his name on the high school’s new gymnasium, to honor the Barons longtime athletic director and educator. Now, Derbyshire will accept the George W. Kirchner Award. (10/18/25)

‘We Still Got A Long Way To Go’: Georgia High Schools Face Shortage Of Athletic Trainers
Under Friday night lights, Georgia high school football fields are packed with fans, coaches and players, but many lack one key presence: a certified athletic trainer. (10/22/25)

OHSAA Executive Director Announces Emergency Referendum Vote On NIL For High School Athletes
In response to a lawsuit filed by Ohio State commit and Huber Heights Wayne wide receiver Jamier Brown on Oct. 15 against the Ohio High School Athletic Association regarding Name, Image and Likeness, a Franklin County judge opened the case on Monday, Oct. 20 by issuing a 45-day Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the OHSAA. (10/21/25)

Amended Hazing Complaint: Ursuline Athletic Director Potential Defendant
The amended complaint states that the plaintiff’s attorneys intend to add Ursuline athletic director and teacher, John DeSantis, as a defendant if they discover information about DeSantis’s alleged level of involvement. (10/21/25)

Forfeits In High School Sports Are Raising Concerns For The Future Of Athletics In Nebraska
Coaches, administrators and onlookers across the state are sounding the alarms with teams canceling games week by week. (10/20/25)

Former Athletic Director Claims School Board Members Plotted His Firing
A former coach and athletic director at Central High School is suing three Shenandoah County School Board members and the school division’s superintendent over his termination earlier this year. (10/19/25)

Bobbie Kelsey Out As Athletics Commissioner At MPS

Bobbie Kelsey came under fire when two high school football teams were forced to forfeit wins after her office failed to file the proper paperwork. (10/14/25)

Flowers High School Football Coach Removed
Prince George's County Public Schools said "an ineligible freshman player participated in varsity football games, resulting in the suspension of the head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season and forfeiture of all games in which the player participated." (10/14/25)

High School Coach Averaging 11-Wins Per Season Resigns After Parents Threaten His Family And Business
Stephen Sedesse spent the past two seasons leading one of Pennsylvania's top programs at Williams Valley HS. (10/14/25)

Crowd Honors Whittier Tech AD Bradley For Ongoing Dedication Despite Health Issue
A surprised Kevin Bradley got an extra shot of medicine Thursday when the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School community came together to declare “Bradley Strong” in a moving ceremony on the football field before the first snap of the evening’s varsity game. (10/12/25)

IHSAA Classifications Impacts Across The Magic Valley
The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) has finalized the sports classifications for the 2026-28 school year. Two Magic Valley high schools are making moves to improve their athletic competitiveness by dropping down classifications starting next year. (10/12/25)

No Charges Against Colorado High School Football Coach After Fight With Player
Authorities announced that no charges will be filed after a Colorado high school football coach was ejected from a game following a scuffle with a player. (10/10/25)

‘He Does Not Deserve This:’ Varina High School Student Athlete Benched Over Residency Dispute
An honor roll transfer student at Varina High School has been benched from playing football during his senior year after Henrico County Public Schools launched an investigation into his residency. (10/10/25)

After Mother's Passing, Ooltewah High School Senior Finds Strength In Football
High school football is more than a sport -- it's a family. That's what a student in Ooltewah who recently experienced a tragedy in his own family has now learned. (10/10/25)

‘They Failed Us’: Mother Seeks Answers After Lytle HS Football Player Injured In Locker Room Scuffle
A Lytle High School football player is recovering from a concussion and bruised ribs after a “roughhousing incident” went too far in the locker room this week. (10/10/25)

How Southlake Carroll Boosters Fund One Of Texas’ Premier Athletic Programs
When NFL agent Ron Slavin moved to Southlake in 2017, he quickly became familiar with the Carroll Dragons’ standard of excellence. (10/9/25)

Rome High Launches Girls Flag Football With Sky-High Expectations
Led by head coach Jared Hughes, the Lady Wolves’ first-ever flag football team blends passion, purpose, and talent — building a foundation for future generations of Rome High athletes. (10/8/25)

It Was The Most Violent Day Ever On N.J. Sports Fields. Are We Doing Anything About It?
The conduct has led several sports experts to call for an overhaul of the current rule system or new punitive measures to deter the bad behavior. (10/7/25)

Highland Turns Canceled Homecoming Game Into Night Of Community Pride And Celebration
When Barberton canceled Highland’s homecoming football game three days before kickoff, citing a lack of healthy players, Highland High School found itself without a Friday night opponent — but far from without spirit. (10/7/25)

Gilbert District Athletic Director Impacts Student-Athletes
For many people, their high school years are a distant memory — something to look back on. For Steve McDowell, the district athletic director for Gilbert Public Schools, those memories aren't just fond, they are the foundation of his professional life. (10/5/25)

Colorado High School Says Assistant Coach Ejected From Game Following Fight With Player
A high school in the Denver metro area says that an assistant coach was ejected from a football game Friday night after an incident involving a student. (10/5/25)

Wyoming Homecoming: Building Traditions At One Of State's Newest High Schools
Thunder Basin High School hasn't even welcomed back a class for its 10-year reunion yet. But one of the state's newest high schools is deliberately crafting rituals and traditions meant to last generations, including lighting its logo on fire for homecoming. (10/4/25)

Football Season A Grind For Local Athletic Directors
It’s 7 p.m. on a Friday night, and the intensity level at Dave Pavlansky Field in Poland is at a fever pitch. The Poland Bulldogs are set to take on league rival South Range in one of the most anticipated area games of the season. (10/3/25)

Highland Athletic Director Calls For Removal Of Barberton High School From Suburban League
Two days after Barberton officially canceled its varsity football game with Highland, the Hornets athletic director has called for the removal of the Magics from the Suburban League. (10/2/25)

Athletic Directors: Getting On The School Board Agenda Year-Round
Too often, athletic directors are absent from these crucial conversations. Not because they don’t care, but because they are not on the agenda. That needs to change. (10/1/25)

Shutdown Pushes DODEA Athletes To The Sidelines
Aniah Little and her E.J. King teammates had just settled into their seats aboard the team bus early Wednesday morning, ready to journey to Tokyo for the 11th American School In Japan YUJO volleyball tournament. Then the bad news came: Because of the U.S. federal government shutdown, they could no longer travel. (10/1/25)

Feds Find Minnesota Violated Title IX By Letting Trans Athletes Play In High School Sports
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funds from Minnesota schools unless the state pledges to ban transgender athletes from high school sports. (9/30/25)

Who Runs the Field? Girls!
Girls flag football arrives in Wheaton, IL, with 3 inaugural teams taking the field in the 2025 season. (9/28/25)

High School Refuses To Honor A Student’s ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Medical Order
A high school is refusing to honor a student’s “do not resuscitate” medical order even though the student’s doctors said that CPR would likely do more harm than good. (9/28/25)

Former Athletic Director Faces Criminal Charges
A former Fairfield Community Schools athletic director is accused of lying on bank documents and taking money from a school account. (9/25/25)

Mascenic Says Its Teams Won't Play Hinsdale's Because Of Alleged Comment
Allegations of inappropriate comments made during a soccer game have led one New Hampshire school district to refuse to allow its teams to compete against another. (9/25/25)

Davenport North Football Player Fighting Rare Disease Finds Strength From Team
Last December Phelps was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis a rare liver disease with no cure. It’s the same disease that led to the death of Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton. (9/25/25)

Lawmakers Summon LHSAA Executives To Capitol Building To Discuss High-School Athletics Concerns
Louisiana lawmakers summoned Louisiana High School Athletic Association executives to the Capitol on Tuesday to raise concerns about a range of topics, including revenue and transfer and eligibility rules. (9/23/25)

Fights After Blake High Football Game Result In Police Deploying ‘Air Pops’
Two fights broke out Friday night between students from three high schools after a football game at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, resulting in Montgomery County police firing “air pops” to disperse the crowd, according to a Saturday letter from the schools’ principals and a statement from Montgomery County police. (9/22/25)

What I Saw Last Week: High School Football Should Look To Baseball Concerning The Future…
If the scores don’t substantiate it, some are turning to the eye test with their concern that high school football could soon be following the example of competitiveness in high school baseball. Like baseball, are there enough athletes for seven divisions…of anything? (9/22/25)

Kalamazoo Central Football Player Punished After Lakeshore Player Injured In JV Game
A Kalamazoo Central High School football player is being punished after a video of him injuring a Lakeshore High School player during a junior varsity football game last week went viral. (9/22/25)

South Hadley High School Receives Prize For Athletics Upgrades
On Friday night in South Hadley, cell phone provider T-Mobile presented the town’s high school with a check to upgrade its athletic facilities. It was part of the company’s ‘Friday Night 5G Lights’ competition, celebrating high schools in rural communities across the country. (9/20/25)

Texas High School Coaches Associations Unite In Historic Stand To Protect Education-Based Athletics Across The State
In Texas, the strength of the education-based athletics system continues to provide one of the nation’s most successful pipelines for student-athletes to reach their potential both in sports and academics. (9/19/25)

Why High School Sports Exist in Rhode Island: League Director Says Participation Comes First
As student numbers decline and co-op teams expand, RI Interscholastic League director Mike Lunney urges schools to refocus on why sports were created — to keep kids engaged, build character, and prepare them for life beyond the field. (9/19/25)

Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Concussion Safety In School Sports
The Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act is endorsed by major professional and college sports organizations. (9/19/25)

Lt. Governor Ainsworth Opens Tip Line For Alabama High School Athletic Association Complaints, Suggestions For Reform
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth put out a call Thursday to the public to send him “experiences, critiques, and assessments of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, along with recommendations for needed changes and reforms in the governing body.” (9/18/25)

Women’s Sports Are On The Rise. Will High School Teams Catch Up?
The growth of women’s sports in the past year is undeniable—not just globally, but also within the Bay Area. (9/18/25)

2 New Sports Teams Are Coming To McLean County School District Unit 5
A couple of new sports teams are making their way to McLean County School District Unit 5 high schools, including Normal Community High School and Normal West High School. (9/18/25)

Some Kentucky High School Transfers Will Now Be Immediately Eligible After Khsaa Vote
Some high school athletes who transfer will have an easier time becoming immediately eligible at their new schools after a vote of Kentucky High School Athletic Association members on Thursday. (9/18/25)

MLB Orders Scouting Blackout To Give High School Baseball Players A Winter Break
New Amateur Recovery Period bans pro clubs from attending amateur games Oct. 15-Jan. 15, shifting spotlight off winter showcases and onto player health. (9/18/25)

Kentucky High School Basketball Going To Shot Clock In 2027-28 Season
In a surprise regular-meeting vote Wednesday — after years of inaction on the issue and in a move that goes against a recent survey of its member schools — the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control approved the implementation of a 35-second shot clock as a requirement at the boys and girls varsity level three seasons from now. (9/17/25)

High School Football Continues To Rebound From Pre-Pandemic Decline
In just four years since the return to full activity in high school sports following the pandemic, participation figures have increased more than 200,000 each year. (9/17/25)

Belmont Athletics Adds Sport Of Stunt
Belmont University will add the sport of stunt to its varsity athletics program, Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Corley announced Wednesday. (9/17/25)

Are Youth Sports Getting Too Expensive?
Organized sports for young people have become a multibillion-dollar industry in America. How is this affecting high school athletes’ experiences and access to play? (9/16/25)

Parochial School Students To Have More Athletic Opportunities In Pa. Under New Agreement
In a move that expands athletic opportunities for high schoolers in Pennsylvania, a federal judge signed off Monday on an interim agreement that allows students enrolled in faith-based schools to compete in public school sports. (9/15/25)

High School Football Coach Resigns, Hoping To Force The Cancellation Of The Season
A high school football coach in eastern Iowa has resigned, saying he hopes the move forces the school to cancel the football season. (9/11/25)

What Led To Myrtle Beach School Sports Fine? Here’s What Internal Emails Show
Myrtle Beach High School had more than 350 student athletes participating in sports last school year with missing or late eligibility paperwork, according to internal Horry County Schools communications. (9/8/25)

Youngstown Ursuline Football Game Cancelled…Due To Federal Lawsuit
Ursuline High School in Youngstown has canceled tonight’s football game after backlash from a federal lawsuit claiming a number of the players hazed and sexually assaulted a former freshman student during a team camp this past June. (9/5/25)

Ivey, Ledbetter Go To Court To Try And Allow Voucher Students To Participate In Athletics
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday asked a court to overturn a decision by a high school athletics association that blocks students on the state’s new school voucher program from participating in athletics their first year in a new school. (9/5/25)

New Sageview High School Builds Community Through Sports And Spirit
In December 2024, Michael Don was appointed as the athletic director at Sageview High School, tasked with building and managing the school's sports programs. (9/5/25)

Los Alamitos Unified Opens State-Of-The-Art Griffin Center
On August 27, the Los Alamitos Unified School District celebrated the grand opening of the Griffin Center, a new 34,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art athletics facility at Los Alamitos High School. (9/4/25)

Commanders Help Prince George's Flag Football Start Season In Style
The new school year brings the inaugural season of girls flag football in Prince George’s County Public Schools, and the Washington Commanders are helping the young athletes take the field in style. (9/4/25)

Parents Protest Volleyball Coach’s Return To Greeley’s University High School
A five-month investigation into University High School volleyball coach Jared Rudiger highlighted a series of concerns about his treatment of players, ultimately leading to his resignation during the 2024-25 school year. (9/2/25)

School Bus Erupts Into Flames While Transporting Football Team
A high school football team was forced to evacuate a burning school bus after it erupted into flames on the way back from an away game. (9/2/25)

Heat Wave Cancels High School Sports, Forces Schools Without A/C To Find Cooling Solutions
Extreme heat forced the cancellation of high school girls soccer matches Tuesday night, as temperatures on turf fields soared well above safe playing conditions. (9/2/25)