high school sports
February 12, 2016
Between the Lines: Debate over football safety not going away
Spend some time watching film of football games during the 1940s and you’ll find yourself asking one question: How did anyone survive? [caption id="attachment_26932" align="alignleft" width="115"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] Sure, tackling techni...
February 9, 2016
N.J. bill would expand steroid testing program
New Jersey legislators are moving a bill that would expand the state's steroid testing program for high school athletes. The state Assembly's Education Committee unanimously approved the bill on Monday. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athlet...
February 5, 2016
Colorado could double field in prep basketball playoffs
Colorado's athletic association will vote this spring whether to double the size of the high school basketball playoffs in two classes. The Colorado High School Activities Association's basketball committee approved the proposal Thursday, recomme...
February 5, 2016
Nebraska legislator seeks to broaden state’s anti-hazing law
A Nebraska legislator this week introduced a bill that would broaden the definition of hazing to include acts that are sexual in nature. [caption id="attachment_14871" align="alignright" width="298"] A hazing incident within a Nebraska high schoo...
February 4, 2016
Md. bill would suspend coaches who play concussed athletes
Maryland legislators are considering a bill that would suspend coaches who put players back on the field after they have suffered an apparent concussion. Details of the legislation were released last week, and many groups have already voiced oppos...
February 2, 2016
South Dakota legislators take aim at activities association
Florida isn't the only state where legislators are trying to overhaul the way its athletic association operates. Three bills have been proposed in South Dakota, an attempt to change the rules and policies that help govern the state's high school s...
February 1, 2016
Investigation reveals ‘fight club’ within Texas HS baseball team
Two Texas high school baseball coaches have come under fire after an investigation allegedly turned up evidence of racist comments and a "fight club" created by members of the team. The Dallas Morning News reported that it obtained documents show...
February 1, 2016
Florida bills create ‘free agency’ concerns in schools
Schools in Florida are concerned that bills advancing through the House and Senate could lead to a "free agency" system in high school sports. In January, legislators proposed three bills that could change high school sports across the state. Amon...
More than half — 54.6 percent — of the schools surveyed said they would be interested in offering esports to students if the FHSAA sanctioned the games.
FHSAA considers adding esports to athletic offerings
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The FHSAA is considering adding esports to its athletic offerings afte...