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The NFHS announced that starting in the 2028 season high school baseball players will be allowed to use lighter bats certified under the USA BBCOR standard, a move aimed at easing the transition from youth baseball but sparking concerns about pitcher safety.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced that high school baseball will permit lighter bats certified under the USA BBCOR standard beginning with the 2028 season, a move aimed at easing the transition for younger players but sparking safety debates.
The NFHS announced a rule change that will let high school players use lighter bats starting in 2028, aiming to ease the transition from youth baseball while sparking debate over pitcher safety.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has adopted several rule changes for 2027, including optional larger bases, one‑way coach communication and updated bat testing standards.
The NFHS Rules Committee has voted to permit USABat -4, -5, and -6 marks in high school baseball, aiming to retain developing players by offering lighter, standard‑compliant bats while maintaining performance consistency across youth and college levels.
The NFHS Board of Directors has green‑lighted a suite of safety‑focused amendments, including optional larger first bases, a new tiebreaker format, and expanded bat drop‑weight allowances, set to roll out across U.S. high school baseball over the next few years.
USA Baseball will assume stewardship of the BBCOR standard in 2027, introducing a new certification that keeps performance standards intact while broadening bat drop‑weight options for high school athletes.
The Arkansas Activities Association, backed by the NFHS, will let schools choose between an 18‑inch or double first base, permit limited coach‑to‑player electronics, tighten eye‑black rules and set the stage for expanded bat standards in the coming years.
The Arkansas Activities Association is implementing National Federation of State High School Associations rules that include double first bases, coach‑to‑player communication, and stricter eye‑black standards.
The NFHS unveils a suite of safety‑focused rule adjustments set to take effect in 2027, giving schools new options to protect players while preserving the sport’s competitive spirit.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved a trial of a 35‑second shot clock for non‑conference games, raising questions about cost, strategy and the future of high school basketball across the state.
Junior Evie Mumm, supported by her father Erik and coach Tom Fobes, is challenging gender norms in high school baseball while aiming for a varsity spot and inspiring more girls to play.
At Longmont High, Evie Mumm is challenging decades‑old norms, aiming to become the first female varsity baseball player while confronting harassment and championing a broader movement for girls in the sport.
At Longmont High School, junior Evie Mumm is challenging gender norms in baseball, confronting on‑field bias while chasing a varsity spot that could make her the first girl to play at that level.
Former NFL defensive back Izell Reese has turned his post‑playing career into a catalyst for flag football’s explosive growth, guiding RCX Sports to oversee the NFL FLAG brand and steering a multi‑billion‑dollar push that now reaches millions of young athletes across the United States.
A celebrated coach is inducted into the Hall of Fame, highlighting his transformative impact on Alabama high school athletics.
Top recruit Brayton Feister, an Ohio Mr. Football finalist, is narrowing his college choices after official visits to California, Georgia, Oregon, and Ohio State, weighing academic strengths, defensive development and cultural fit.
Wisconsin's Board of Control has voted to adopt a 35‑second shot clock for varsity basketball, joining a national trend that will take effect in the 2028‑29 season.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control has conditionally approved a 35‑second shot clock for basketball, with a full‑season vote scheduled for April 2027. If passed, the rule would become mandatory in all varsity games by the 2028‑29 season, aligning Wisconsin with a national trend that already sees 32 states using the clock.
High school basketball players from southeastern Minnesota gathered at the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, where Elliot Myszkowski shared insights on self‑trust, leadership, and the influence of his program as he looks toward his final season.
Phoenix native Kate Faasse, a forward for the Houston Dash, discusses the rise of girls' soccer in Arizona and her support for an NWSL expansion that could bring a team to Mesa by 2028.
Junior Elayna Trinder transitions from track to flag football, earns all‑tournament honors at the Fiesta Bowl Classic, coaches at her alma mater, and drives the sport’s rapid expansion toward Olympic medal status.
The N.C. High School Athletic Association has approved girls flag football and boys volleyball, paving the way for a fall 2026 launch that promises new opportunities for young women across the state.
A statistical shift shows the average age of the women’s side has slipped by nearly two years over the past three seasons, with a roster now dotted with teenagers who are still in high school.