Latest High school sports News

West Virginia governor wants lawmakers to revisit law allowing high school athletic transfers

Sep. 06, 2023 18:06 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday he would like state lawmakers to take another look at a new law addressing high school sports transfers after several football games involved lopsided scores to start the season. Ten West Virginia high school...

The U.S. men's gymnastics program is running in place. The answer is easy. Getting there is not

Aug. 25, 2023 16:47 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The sound stunned Fred Richard. The energy too. Walking into the arena for the men's gymnastics competition at the World University Games in Chengu, China, earlier this month, the 19-year-old Richard wasn't prepared for what he saw. “It’s...

Virginia Tech seeks explosiveness on offense and defense in Pry's second year of rebuilding

Aug. 16, 2023 14:41 PM EDT

Brent Pry doesn't shy away from the reality, or the intentions, as he enters his second season as the coach at Virginia Tech. “I think it’s important to know that we’re building the program here and from the ground up,” Pry said. “We want to build a modern, sustainable...

Max Clark and Ava Brown are honored as the best high school players of the year

Jul. 12, 2023 02:16 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Clark, newly drafted by the Detroit Tigers, and softball player Ava Brown were honored as the best male and female players of the year Tuesday night at the annual Gatorade awards for high school athletes. Clark batted .646 with six home runs, 33 RBIs and 45...

New Mexico high schools to strengthen penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct in sports

Jul. 07, 2023 16:02 PM EDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In an effort to rein in bad behavior in high school sports, the New Mexico Activities Association is toughening the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. A majority of approximately 160 member high schools voted late last month to change the bylaws...