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August 12, 2015
Georgia high school gets nation’s largest video board
A Georgia high school now holds the crown for the nation's largest prep football stadium video board. Norcross High School has unveiled its massive new stadium feature, one week before the football team kicks off its season. The project was built ...
August 6, 2015
Minnesota bans drones at postseason events
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has banned the use of drones at postseason tournaments, citing player and spectator safety. [caption id="attachment_10974" align="alignleft" width="291"] Minnesota becomes the latest state to regulate...
August 4, 2015
Indiana school board votes to lower GPA standards for athletes
The South Bend Community School Corp. (Indiana) voted Monday to relax the academic requirements for student-athletes, allowing most to maintain a sub-2.0 GPA and still retain their eligibility. [caption id="attachment_13636" align="alignright" wid...
August 4, 2015
Settlement reached in lawsuit over prayer at Georgia schools
A federal lawsuit over teacher- and coach-led prayer at a Georgia school district has been dismissed after the sides reached an out-of-court agreement. The American Humanist Association (AHA) filed suit in December against the Hall County School D...
July 31, 2015
Florida requiring prep athletes to take concussion course
Beginning this fall, Florida high school athletes will be required to complete an online course educating them about concussions. [caption id="attachment_11070" align="alignright" width="273"] All Florida junior varsity and varsity athletes will ...
July 30, 2015
Calif. judge throws out coach’s lawsuit against parent
A lawsuit filed by a California high school basketball coach accusing a parent of libel has been dismissed, according to the Los Angeles Times. Westlake High School coach Robert Bloom filed the lawsuit last year after the parent of a former playe...
July 30, 2015
Fewer Michigan high schools using pay-to-play
A recent survey by the Michigan High School Athletic Association shows that fewer of the state's high schools are using pay-to-play. According to the survey, 51.5 percent of member schools indicated that they assessed fees for the 2014-15 school y...
July 29, 2015
N.C. study finds correlation between winning and money
A North Carolina newspaper claims a study of the state’s high school sports champions found a direct correlation between money and winning. The News & Observer reviewed state champions from 2001-02 to 2012-13. The newspaper reported that the...
July 28, 2015
On the Forefront: Q&A with Patti Phillips
National organizations and laws like Title IX have opened numerous doors for women in sports, but are they getting the opportunities they deserve? Patti Phillips, chief executive officer for the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics A...
July 27, 2015
A.D.ministration: 7 tips for supporting every single sport
Athletic administrators have countless responsibilities, duties and tasks associated with their position. A normal day is often hectic and there is never enough time to do everything that you should or want to do. Therefore, it would be very easy for...
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The stadium at Pisgah sits about 25 yards away from the Piegon River, which experienced record-setting flooding from Helene. According to USGS data, the river peaked at 25.86 feet in Canton. The average depth this time of year is just over 1.5 feet. Flood stage is considered 10 feet.
North Carolina high school fields flood one year after football stadium reopens
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Pisgah High School in North Carolina had its football and softball fie...