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ohio
September 16, 2024

Ohio middle school basketball coach indicted sexual abuse charges

An Ohio high school teacher and middle school basketball coach, who was on unpaid suspension, was recently indicted on nine counts of first-degree sexual abuse and seven counts of sexual abuse by a parent guardian, or custodian. Dwain Sponseller, ...


florida
September 16, 2024

FHSAA finds football program guilty of rules violations

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has found that The First Academy of Orlando has committed rules violations in an ongoing investigation, according to reports from The Orlando Sentinel. The alleged rule violations include eligibil...


rhode island
September 11, 2024

Rhode Island athletic director resigns, citing ‘unrealistic expectations’

A Rhode Island high school athletic director has resigned after one month on the job, citing 'unrealistic expectations' for a part-time position. Christopher Branch resigned one week into the new school and one month after he was hired to be the a...


california
September 11, 2024

California football coach seeks $7.5M in damages against school district

A California high school football coach and school administrator has filed a claim against the Covina-Valley Unified School District that seeks damages over $7.5 million for multiple civil rights and labor violations, according to his attorney. Ke...


air force
September 11, 2024

Air Force unveils new Kucera Legacy Center

The Air Force Academy hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Kucera Legacy Center. Jack and Vianne Kucera were joined by Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Air Force Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy ...


pitt
September 10, 2024

Pitt fires athletic director ahead of expiring contract

The Panthers are searching for new leadership of its athletic department. Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel announced on Monday that athletic director Heather Lyke has been fired ahead of her contract expiring. In Gabel's announcement, she noted Lyke's l...


uil
September 10, 2024

UIL disciplines two Texas high school football coaches for recruiting violations

Two Texas high school football coaches are serving suspensions handed down by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) last winter due to rule violations. Galena Park North Shore High School, located in the Houston area, saw its high school footb...


kansas
September 10, 2024

Kansas schools forced to play football on Thursdays due to referee shortage

The ongoing referee shortage in Kansas has resulted in shifting high school football games. To accommodate the lack of referees, many schools across the state were forced to play games on Thursday night rather than Friday. Scott Goodheart, a fo...