NFHS Network aims to bring high school sports to the fans amid pandemic
In the age of COVID-19, many high school sports fans likely won't get to see their favorite teams play this season. Atlanta-based NFHS Network is trying to solve that problem.
In the age of COVID-19, many high school sports fans likely won't get to see their favorite teams play this season. Atlanta-based NFHS Network is trying to solve that problem.
GHSA releases football health and safety recommendations
The GHSA is not requiring masks for coaches and athletes who participate in football this fall, but face coverings are one of many "strongly recommended" gameday operations the GHSA released on Monday night.
The GHSA is not requiring masks for coaches and athletes who participate in football this fall, but face coverings are one of many "strongly recommended" gameday operations the GHSA released on Monday night.
Some high school coaches concerned about off-campus camps
Some high school football coaches are expressing concerns over potential COVID-19 risks at private football events. At least one coach is taking it a step further to discourage his players from attending.
Some high school football coaches are expressing concerns over potential COVID-19 risks at private football events. At least one coach is taking it a step further to discourage his players from attending.
Some high school football coaches grow frustrated with independent camps
Safety concerns have some coaches asking their players to skip the events, which organizers say could help with recruiting
Safety concerns have some coaches asking their players to skip the events, which organizers say could help with recruiting
DeKalb Schools delay all high school sports through the end of September
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.
Fulton County Schools delays all fall high school sports
Fulton County Schools are delaying all fall sports as they monitor the impacts of COVID-19. The school system made the announcement Thursday night.
Fulton County Schools are delaying all fall sports as they monitor the impacts of COVID-19. The school system made the announcement Thursday night.
The times that try men's souls
The Big 10 and Pac 12, two of the five so-called power conferences just canceled their 2020 football seasons (and all fall sports) because of the coronavirus. So far, the SEC, ACC and Big12 are holding steady. But the dominoes are now falling.
The Big 10 and Pac 12, two of the five so-called power conferences just canceled their 2020 football seasons (and all fall sports) because of the coronavirus. So far, the SEC, ACC and Big12 are holding steady. But the dominoes are now falling.
Georgia high school officials predict ref shortage amid pandemic concerns
While recruiting and retaining officials is a struggle in a normal year, the pandemic has made it even more difficult. Many football association officials in the Atlanta metro area say in addition to lower rookie class numbers, they are also losing veteran officials and expect more to opt out of the 2020 season as Week 1 on Sept. 4 quickly approaches.
While recruiting and retaining officials is a struggle in a normal year, the pandemic has made it even more difficult. Many football association officials in the Atlanta metro area say in addition to lower rookie class numbers, they are also losing veteran officials and expect more to opt out of the 2020 season as Week 1 on Sept. 4 quickly approaches.
Georgia high school officials predict ref shortage amid pandemic concerns
While recruiting and retaining officials is a struggle in a normal year, the pandemic has made it even more difficult. Many Atlanta metro area football associations estimate they are down at least a dozen officials heading into the 2020 season, and their leaders expect more to opt out as Week 1 approaches on Sept. 4.
While recruiting and retaining officials is a struggle in a normal year, the pandemic has made it even more difficult. Many Atlanta metro area football associations estimate they are down at least a dozen officials heading into the 2020 season, and their leaders expect more to opt out as Week 1 approaches on Sept. 4.
Georgia high school officials predict ref shortage amid pandemic concerns
As the Georgia high school football season is less than a month away, the GHSA has handed down health and safety protocols for schools. But local football associations in charge of staffing officials for games on Friday nights are struggling to devise their own measures to keep their members safe — not to mention making sure there are enough refs on the field as many choose to stay away.
As the Georgia high school football season is less than a month away, the GHSA has handed down health and safety protocols for schools. But local football associations in charge of staffing officials for games on Friday nights are struggling to devise their own measures to keep their members safe — not to mention making sure there are enough refs on the field as many choose to stay away.
Georgia high school officials concerned about health and safety during pandemic
As the Georgia high school football season is less than a month away, the GHSA has handed down health and safety protocols for schools. But local football associations in charge of staffing officials for games on Friday nights are struggling to devise their own measures to keep their members safe ? not to mention making sure there are enough refs on the field as many choose to stay away.
As the Georgia high school football season is less than a month away, the GHSA has handed down health and safety protocols for schools. But local football associations in charge of staffing officials for games on Friday nights are struggling to devise their own measures to keep their members safe ? not to mention making sure there are enough refs on the field as many choose to stay away.
High 5 alum left with tough choice as UMass cancels football season
Some High 5 Sports alumni are being left with difficult choices as schools and conferences postpone or cancel their football seasons because of COVID-19. Among those is linebacker Chinedu Ogbonna, a former Wheeler High School star, now a standout defensive player at the University of Massachusetts.
Some High 5 Sports alumni are being left with difficult choices as schools and conferences postpone or cancel their football seasons because of COVID-19. Among those is linebacker Chinedu Ogbonna, a former Wheeler High School star, now a standout defensive player at the University of Massachusetts.
Rockdale County postpones all fall high school sports to spring
Rockdale County public schools announced Friday they are postponing all fall high school sports to the second semester of the school years.
Rockdale County public schools announced Friday they are postponing all fall high school sports to the second semester of the school years.
DeKalb School hold athletics town hall
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”
Decatur High School cancels fall sports through September 25th
Decatur High School is canceling all of their fall athletics events -- including high school football -- through at least September 25th. The school made the announcement on Tuesday according to a post on their website.
Decatur High School is canceling all of their fall athletics events -- including high school football -- through at least September 25th. The school made the announcement on Tuesday according to a post on their website.
Morgan County football suspends football practice after 3 COVID-19 cases
Morgan County High School football is putting their offseason work on hold because of three positive COVID-19 test results. Morgan County football coach Bill Malone sent an email on Sunday saying the team has experienced a confirmed case, and practice will be suspended for the next five days.
Morgan County High School football is putting their offseason work on hold because of three positive COVID-19 test results. Morgan County football coach Bill Malone sent an email on Sunday saying the team has experienced a confirmed case, and practice will be suspended for the next five days.
Despite report, Floyd County and Polk County have not canceled football
Despite a report on Monday morning, Floyd County and Polk County are not canceling their football seasons. There are, however, changes coming to the early-season Corky Kell Classic lineup involving schools from those counties.
Despite a report on Monday morning, Floyd County and Polk County are not canceling their football seasons. There are, however, changes coming to the early-season Corky Kell Classic lineup involving schools from those counties.
New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
High School football prep varies around Atlanta
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
High School football prep varies around Atlanta
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.