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November 3, 2015

Ariz. football player suspended for pointing to sky is cleared

An Arizona high school football player suspended for pointing to the sky after a touchdown has been cleared to play by the state's athletic association. [caption id="attachment_14479" align="alignright" width="344"] El Mirage Dysart running back P...


November 3, 2015

Shadowman, St. Louis Rams provide grants to high schools

[caption id="attachment_14466" align="alignright" width="300"] In addition to the grant, winning schools received a Shadowman tackling system.[/caption] As part of the St. Louis Rams and NFL’s commitment to enhance sports safety, during the 2015 h...


November 2, 2015

From the ground up

How one Florida school brought football to campus with the help of its basketball team [caption id="attachment_14453" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Photos courtesy of Faith Christian Academy[/caption] For years, Tony Medina wanted to start a f...


October 29, 2015

Praying high school football coach placed on paid leave

A Washington high school football coach has been placed on paid leave after ignoring district orders that he not continue his postgame prayer ritual. [caption id="attachment_14320" align="alignright" width="260"] Bremerton High School (Wash.)[/cap...


October 28, 2015

Judge dismisses concussions lawsuit against Illinois athletic association

An Illinois circuit court judge on Tuesday dismissed a class action lawsuit against the state's athletic association that sought new guidelines on how schools protect athletes from concussions. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of former high school fo...


October 21, 2015

Injuries force California HS to end football season

Another high school is ending its football season early, blaming mounting injuries that have put the team's remaining players at risk. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (California) made the announcement Tuesday, canceling the team's remaining th...


October 19, 2015

Maine high school cancels football team’s season

Last month, three high school football players from different states died after sustaining injuries on the field. One school has now decided enough is enough. [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="308"] Camden Hills cancelled ...


October 16, 2015

Oliver Luck, seven others join USA Football’s Board of Directors

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and the leader in youth and high school coaching education, announced today the addition of eight members to its board of directors. The new board members bring expertise in an array of areas, in...