
Paulding Football and Volleyball teams open with wins
PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers opened the 2025 high school football season in style Friday night as the maroon and white rolled to a 55-0 victory over Swanton.
PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers opened the 2025 high school football season in style Friday night as the maroon and white rolled to a 55-0 victory over Swanton.
COLUMBUS — The golf season began Monday for member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), which marked the OHSAA’s 120th year for interscholastic athletics in Ohio. All other fall sports begin practice next Friday, August 1, with the regular-season start dates listed below.
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
In the small towns that dot the American landscape, high school sports are more than just games; they are community events that bring together people of all ages and walks of life. These events transcend mere competition, embodying the spirit and pride of their communities.
In high school sports, referees play a pivotal role in ensuring that games are conducted fairly and within the rules. They are responsible for much more than making calls during the game—they manage the overall flow of the game, keep order on the field or court and uphold the integrity of the sport. Referees ensure that all athletes are given an equal opportunity to compete by enforcing the rules with impartiality and consistency.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life, influencing everything from communication to entertainment. In high school sports, social media’s impact is increasingly evident, as athletes, teams and schools navigate its role in recruitment, publicity and personal branding. While social media offers significant opportunities, it also presents challenges that affect both athletes and their programs.
In the world of high school sports, individual talent often steals the spotlight, but one of the most crucial factors for a team’s success lies in something less tangible: team chemistry.
In high school sports, the competition is fierce, but one of the most important lessons athletes can learn is the value of sportsmanship. While winning is often the primary goal, how athletes conduct themselves on and off the field speaks volumes about their character.
In recent years, mental health has become an increasingly important topic, not only in the world of high school sports but across all areas of life. Student-athletes, who are often seen as symbols of strength and perseverance, face unique pressures that can affect their mental well-being. Thankfully, many high schools are now taking proactive steps to raise awareness and provide support to help students balance the demands of sports and mental health.
We’re lucky to have more female sports stars than ever. But in terms of athletic participation, American girls are still considerably less likely to play a sport than boys. Each year, boys get about 1.13 million more sports opportunities than girls.