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Baseball State Tournament Pairings Set

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

A field of 385 teams and 7,236 student-athletes will begin play next week as the pairings for the 47th Annual IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Series were drawn this morning in Indianapolis.

Softball State Tournament Pairings Announced

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Three hundred seventy-one (371) teams were drawn and placed into brackets this morning for the start of the 29th Annual IHSAA Softball State Tournament Series.

High School Basketball Rule Changes

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Head coaches in high school basketball will be allowed to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously, the head coach could only enter the court if beckoned by an official.

IHSAA Board, Executive Committee Provide Rulings

Monday, April 29, 2013

Earlier today, the IHSAA Executive Committee approved the sectional groups in eight team sports while the Board of Directors approved a proposal that would allow home-schooled students to participate in IHSAA sports under certain conditions.

Wrestling Rules Changes

Friday, April 26, 2013

Effective with the 2013-14 season, forfeits in high school wrestling will no longer count toward a wrestler’s daily match limit. Currently, wrestlers are limited by rule to five matches in one day.

Tip of the Week

I know it's not fair to compare professional athletes with those in high school, but the story line here shows how quickly management forgets about yesterday.

Last baseball season pitcher Philip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in baseball history, an unbelievable accomplishment.  Last week he was released by the Texas Rangers after starting 0-8 with a very high earned run average.

Athletic fame can be fleeting.  That's why getting an education should be your ultimate goal. 

Professional contracts and athletic scholarships can be taken away from you overnight, but a high school and college diploma will last you a lifetime.

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