Tag: NFHS
Record surge: Athletic participation tops 8 million
2023-24 set a new record for participation in high school sports nationwide. Illinois ranks in the top 5 for both boys' and girls' sports.
Pandemic hits some high school sports participation
TX was one of 14 states that gained since 2018-19. CA retained the #2 spot despite a drop of more than 60,000 from 3 years ago.
Citing safety, Centennial disbands varsity football
Centennial HS in Ellicott City, Md., doesn't have enough varsity football players this fall to field a complete team and still attend to the safety of players.
Basketball player barred for wearing a hijab
A Muslim girl in Md. wasn't allowed to play in a regional championship basketball game because she was wearing a hijab.
Pitch limits to replace inning limits in PA
A national H.S. athletic association is calling for restricting high school pitchers based on pitch count, not innings pitched. Some states are already on board.