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December 12, 2024

Ohio lawmakers proposes flag-planting ban in state

An Ohio lawmaker recently proposed a new law that would ban flag planting in the state following the actions of the Michigan football team following its road win against Ohio State. State Rep. Josh Williams is sponsoring House Bill 700, also known...


virginia
November 18, 2024

Virginia judge rules in favor of high school football team facing postseason ban

A Virginia judge ruled in favor of a high school football program in a decision that would have banned the team from the Virginia High School League (VHSL) postseason for two years. Hayfield High School was listed as the top-ranked team in the Regio...


harassed
November 18, 2024

Washington HS football team alleged to have sexually harassed players in new lawsuit

Players from a Washington high school football team have been named in a lawsuit that alleges black players were racially harassed and sexually abused. The lawsuit also alleges school officials news of this and did nothing for several months. Four...


alabama
November 4, 2024

Alabama high school football team denied appeal, forfeits five wins

The Alabama High School Athletic Association's (AHSAA) Central Board of Control denied Coosa Christian's appeal of a decision of forfeiture and is still out of the playoffs for the 2024 season. Last week the AHSAA announced  Coosa Christian had t...


florida
November 4, 2024

Florida high school football team forfeits season, facing two-year ban

A Florida high school has been found guilty by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) of multiple rule violations. As a result, The First Academy (TFA) has forfeited the season and is facing a two-year ban. The FHSAA found TFA guilty...


new york
November 4, 2024

Top-ranked New York football team cancels season amid sexual misconduct investigation

A top-ranking high school football team in New York has canceled its season amid sexual misconduct allegations, according to reports. The Warrensburg-Lake George-Bolton football team had won all eight of its regular season games and was ranked the...


NIL
October 29, 2024

Illinois high school football coach suspended amid hazing allegations

An Illinois high school football coach was suspended one game following an investigation into an alleged hazing incident. Rochester High School head football coach Derek Leonard received the one-game suspension for last week's regular-season final...


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...