Indiana, IN – Minimizing risk during high school sports and activities remains paramount to the NFHS. As such, the institution of the Pre-Event Medical Meeting (PEMM) is strongly encouraged at all events during the 2025-26 school year. Formerly referred to as the pregame Medical Time Out (MTO), the PEMM ensures that venue- and team-specific, written…
Robert Riley “Bob” Sawyer returned to his alma mater, Grimsley High School (then Greensboro Senior High), in 1961 and served as coach—and later athletics director—for three decades. Under his leadership, Grimsley’s swimming teams achieved extraordinary success, winning an unprecedented 15 consecutive NCHSAA state titles and 16 straight conference championships in swimming. Beyond his role in…
The number of registered high school sports officials remains above pre-pandemic levels and grew by six percent during the last school year, according to a follow-up survey of 36 NFHS member state associations that originated in 2018-19. Data compiled by the NFHS from the 36 associations showed the total number of officials’ registrations at 237,811…
BY Dr. Karissa Niehoff ON July 30, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE, NFHS NEWS, NFHS VOICE It’s one of the most highly anticipated times of the year – the start of the school year and the coming of fall high school sports. The excitement, however, is somewhat tempered at the moment as the heat continues to…
Indianapolis, Indiana – As we head into the fall 2025 preseason, particularly with the extreme heat we are seeing across the country, you are reminded everyone that it is critical to alert your member schools that this is the peak time of the year for risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths! A commitment to advanced…
Charlotte, NC – The North Carolina High School Association (NCHSAA) is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Triple Threat Award presented by Morgan & Morgan, a new recognition program honoring outstanding student-athletes who excel in three different sports during the academic year. This initiative celebrates the versatility, determination, and relentless work ethic of North Carolina’s most…
This award is presented annually from nominations received from member schools. The award is given by the NCHSAA, with the support of the North Carolina Coaches’ Association and the North Carolina Athletic Directors’ Association. In addition to a trophy and a banner for display, the school receives a $1,000 cash award. The Exemplary School Award recognizes the…
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The NFHS School Honor Roll Program recognizes schools whose coaches have completed professional development through NFHS Learning Center coursework. This national distinction honors a school and its coaches’ dedication and commitment to students and education-based programs. Schools that apply and meet the requirements will earn a banner to hang in their school, highlighting this national achievement….
