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AHSAA releases statement after ruling top girls basketball player ineligible
Alabama’s athletic association on Monday released a new statement standing behind its decision to rule the state’s top girls basketball player ineligible for her senior season. The story of Maori Davenport has gained national attention in rece...
USA Football announces new ‘Advanced Tackling System’
From USA Football USA Football announced today the launch of its Advanced Tackling System. Developed in conjunction with international, multisport tackling expert Richie Gray, coaches implementing its innovative techniques may teach, break down an...
Lawsuit: Hockey coach pointed gun at player during practice
A former New Jersey high school hockey player has filed a lawsuit alleging that his former coach pointed a gun at him during a 2017 team practice. [caption id="attachment_27339" align="alignleft" width="243"] Photo: Mark Mauno[/caption] The hea...
Missouri HS basketball team accused of swapping triplets on free throws
The Missouri athletic association is looking into allegations that a high school basketball team illegally swapped its look-alike players in free-throw situations. The Dora High School boys basketball team includes triplets, and during a holiday tou...
Michigan testing app to curb cheating in high school golf
Beginning this spring, high school golfers in Michigan will use an app to track their scores in real time in an effort to eliminate cheating in the sport. The pilot program begins with the 2019 boys golf spring season, and the Michigan High School...
School will no longer use ref who made wrestler cut dreadlocks
The referee who made national headlines by forcing a high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks before competing will no longer be used by the athlete's school district. Buena Regional School District Superintendent David Cappuccio said in a lette...
Study: Rule change leads to decline in cheerleading injuries
A recently published medical research study demonstrated how cheerleading rules can effectively maximize the safety of its participating athletes. The study examined the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA, now k...
Illinois takes another step toward sanctioning competitive gaming
It might not be long before Illinois high school students are able to participate in competitive gaming as a state sanctioned activity. According to Fox 2, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is putting together an advisory committee to de...





