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Schools refusing to play Archbishop Murphy’s football team
For the third time this season, a Washington high school football team is refusing to play against Archbishop Murphy over concerns about player safety. Granite Falls High School earlier this week announced it would forfeit its game against the pri...
Illinois reviews policies after criminal found umpiring games
Illinois may soon adopt a strict policy on background checks for sports officials after discovering that a sex offender has been working games for at least the last year. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and state lawmakers are both exa...
Michigan prep tennis player awarded $30K in bullying lawsuit
A Michigan high school tennis player who claimed administrators ignored her complaints over bullying has been awarded a $30,000 settlement. Carly Pratt, a tennis star at Portage Central High School, filed a lawsuit against the school more than a ...
Florida Christian school files lawsuit over pregame prayer
A Christian school in Florida has filed a lawsuit against the state athletic association, a move prompted by an incident late last year when its football team was prevented from leading fans in prayer over a stadium loudspeaker. Cambridge Christi...
Washington increases field for state basketball tournament
Washington has elected to increase the field for its state basketball tournament from eight to 12 teams, beginning with the upcoming season. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's (WIAA) Executive Board made the decision last week...
10 innovative products that are leaving their mark
Innovative products change the way athletic administrators and coaches operate their programs. The trick is figuring out which new inventions best fit high schools and colleges. In Coach and Athletic Director’s second annual Innovations Issue, w...
Texas creates program to teach athletes about domestic violence
The Texas coaches association has created a voluntary program designed to teach student-athletes about domestic violence and sexual assault. The three-part video series, titled "Starting the Conversation," focuses on communication between young me...
Between the Lines: Do we need replay in high school sports?
[caption id="attachment_26932" align="alignright" width="110"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] There’s a trickle-down effect in sports. Rules and procedures put in place at the professional or collegiate levels tend to make their way to the high school ...
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