high school sports
Illinois softball coach suspended for social media post
An Illinois high school varsity softball coach has been suspended and may face termination for a social media post criticizing his school. Darrell Henze, head softball coach of Quincy High School in Illinois, was suspended last week without pay an...
Massachusetts cheer coach suspended during investigation
A Massachusetts varsity cheer coach has been suspended amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with members of the cheer team, according to reports. An unidentified member of the Quincy High School cheer coach has been accused of providing alcoh...
Q&A.D. with RIIL executive director Michael Lunney
Michael Lunney has been the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) executive director since the 2020-21 school year. Previously, Lunney served as the RIIL’s assistant executive director since 2011. He served for 16 years as the director of a...
Iowa wrestling official kicks out fans during dual meet
An Iowa high school wrestling meet between two of the state's top teams ended with no spectators in attendance for being rowdy and disruptive. When Southeast Polk and Ankeny high schools squared off on the mats late last week, fans in attendance w...
New York firefighter charged with assault of referee during 10-year-old’s game
A New York firefighter has been charged with assault on a sports official, harassment, and disorderly conduct, and engaging in fighting after an altercation during a 10-year-old's basketball game in Pennsylvania recently. The event was recorded an...
Washington bill could increase penalties for violence against referees
A potentially new bill could be stricter penalties for those who attack referees or other officials during school sporting events in Washington. Under current state law, it is a gross misdemeanor for anyone to “interfere by force or violence” ...
Kansas HS basketball team forfeits game over obscure rule
A Kansas high school boys' basketball team has been forced to forfeit a game due to an obscure rule infraction. The Segwick High School boys' team was forced to forfeit a January 7 game against Berean Academy because of an alumni scrimmage held ov...
How to host a successful media day
Organizing a successful media day is an essential strategy for high school athletic administrators aiming to showcase their sports programs, athletes, and coaching staff. A well-executed media day not only boosts the visibility of the school's athlet...
