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utah
October 21, 2024

Utah court allows Australian student to play football following lawsuit

A Utah court has ruled that an international student can play on his high school football team after filing a discrimination lawsuit. The court said that there is a "strong likelihood" that a current Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) is...


florida
October 16, 2024

FHSAA extends regular season to allow make-ups from Hurricane Milton

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has added an extra week to its regular season to allow for make-up games affected by the storm. All Week 8 games that were canceled will be rescheduled to N...


hbcu
October 16, 2024

HBCU conference adds women’s flag football

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), a historic conference made up of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced the introduction of Women’s Flag Football at seven of its HBCU member institutions. This e...


maine
October 7, 2024

Maine high school football program cancels season amid hazing investigation

A Maine high school football program announced the cancellation of its remaining season due to an ongoing hazing investigation. Lisbon High School made the announcement shortly after announcing a forfeit of last Friday night's game. A recent st...


california
October 7, 2024

California football coaches forfeit games against school with alleged recruiting violations

Four California high school football coaches announced they will forfeit games against Narbonne High School over allegations of illegal recruiting and financial incentives for transfer players, according to an initial report from the Los Angeles Time...


north carolina
September 30, 2024

North Carolina high school fields flood one year after football stadium reopens

A North Carolina high school has not been able to catch a break when it comes to extreme weather situations. Pisgah High School had its football stadium destroyed by a flood in 2021, reopening in 2023. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ju...


new jersey
September 30, 2024

New Jersey football game suspended after player collapses mid-game

A New Jersey football game was suspended over the weekend as a player collapsed on the field during the third quarter of action. During a game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Elizabeth High School, senior running back Chase Young experienced a medi...


harassed
September 23, 2024

Pennsylvania youth football coach suspended following allegations opposing team used racial slurs to players

A Pennsylvania youth football coach has been suspended after the youth league ruled out allegations of the team's players being called racial slurs during a recent game. The Big East Youth Football League released a statement to parents late last ...


buffalo
September 18, 2024

New York youth football coach shot in Buffalo

A New York youth football coach was shot during an attempted robbery at a youth football game in Buffalo last Sunday. Rashaan Mallory, 29,  allegedly forced a male and female victim into his car before driving to a youth football game, according ...


west virginia
September 16, 2024

West Virginia holds ‘concussion discussion’ in wake of middle schooler’s death

Following the untimely death of a middle school football player, West Virginia coaches, administrators, and parents gathered late last week to discuss concussion prevention and other steps the state can take to improve player safety in contact sports...