Stony Point HS football team quarantined for two weeks after positive COVID test
Stony Point High School's principal has announced that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and that there were close enough contacts that it was necessary to quarantine the entire football team for two weeks. As a result, scheduled games will not be taking place.
Alvin High School football coach resigns, under investigation for allegedly making racial comments
Alvin High School’s football coach resigned Thursday while under investigation by the district. Tim Teykl allegedly had a pattern of making racially insensitive comments towards some of the minority players.
Travis County seeing a spike in COVID-19 from after-school activities
Austin Public Health says they are not seeing a spike in cases from classroom settings but they are seeing new infections related to after-school activities.
Florida high school bans football team's police flag after critics deem it "openly racist"
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
Lockhart teams up with Bastrop to make autistic football player's dream come true
Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.
Ohio high school reinstates football players suspended for carrying 'thin blue line' flags on 9/11
An Ohio high school reversed the suspension of two football players who defied administrators by carrying flags that signal support for law enforcement at the start of a game.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
First day of football practice for area high school teams
Area high schools, including Liberty Hill, have kicked off their first day of football practice after COVID-19 delayed 5A and 6A season openers to late September.
Student sports leads to clusters of COVID-19 cases at area schools
Austin health officials say several COVID-19 clusters have been linked to sports programs, and in particular, strength and conditioning.
High School Football is back, changes made to prevent COVID-19
While the game itself hasn’t changed, there are many changes around the action in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
St. David’s CareNow Urgent Care offering $20 sports physicals through Aug. 31
Requirements may vary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but sports physical examinations are usually required for participation in school sports to make sure students are healthy and ready for any activity.
Taylor takes on Giddings in first UIL volleyball matches of the season
Volleyball is always the first sport to kick off the UIL fall season.
High school athletes fear shorter seasons, less college recruiting over coronavirus concerns this fall
For high school athletes, especially those who want to play in college, their futures are uncertain and opportunities limited.
UIL sets schedule for Texas high school sports this fall
The guidelines issued Tuesday by the UIL will add social distancing to this full-contact game.
UIL delays football, volleyball season for Class 5A & 6A high schools
Texas will play high school football this fall with some changes that will delay the season for large schools and limit fan attendance.
Pflugerville ISD cancels football season ticket sales due to COVID-19
Reserved seat tickets will also not be sold this football season.
Texas high school teams allowed to resume workouts, but questions remain about upcoming fall season
The UIL issued guidelines earlier this month on when student-athletes can resume their seasons ahead of the new school year.
High schools push ahead for fall football amid pandemic
High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students will return to classrooms this fall.
UIL considering allowing high school football to be livestreamed due to COVID-19
The current rule to ban live streaming during a game is still in place.
Manor ISD cancels all conditioning camps due to COVID-19
MISD made the announcement on June 17, as the cases of COVID-19 in Central Texas continue to rise.