GHSA Executive Director talks about return to high school sports

FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins went one-on-one with GHSA Director Robin Hines to find out how the return to high school sports is ramping up and looking ahead to the fall football season.

GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines talks about return to sports and fall seasons
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FOX 5 Sports Cody Chaffins went one-on-one with GHSA Director Robin Hines to find out how the return to high school sports is ramping up and looking ahead to the fall football season.

McNair High School alum going into Colts' Ring of Honor

The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year. Mathis went to McNair High School in Atlanta.

More Georgia high school teams begin offseason work

More high school teams around Georgia got back to work on Monday. The Georgia High School Association allowed schools to start offseason workouts -- with strict safety guidelines to guard against COVID-19 -- on Monday, June 8th, but some districts elected to wait a little longer.

Decatur High alum picked by Cardinals in MLB Draft

Former Decatur High School star Jordan Walker was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft. 

Some Georgia high school teams start workouts with stepped up safety measures

Georgia high school sports took a step towards getting back to normal. On Monday, fall sports teams were allowed by the Georgia High School Association to work out for the first time, since activities were halted due to COVID-19.

High school football coaches tackle social justice issues

High school football coaches don’t just call plays on Friday nights. Coaches play a number of roles for their players, sometimes psychologist, pastor or parent. Now coaches are leading a conversation of social justice.

High 5 alum Brown gives back to foster families

A few years back, Derrick Brown was a High 5 Sports star on Friday nights. The Lanier High School graduate has always been soft-spoken, letting his play and his actions do the talking. These days, those actions have a lot to say.

Cavs star, High 5 alum Sexton hopeful NBA will return to play soon

Collin Sexton says playing basketball in front of empty arenas will be different. It will feel, he said, a little like practice; which is just fine, since he's plenty competitive in practice anyway.

High 5 alums stunned by decision to end Furman baseball

College sports programs are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina announced it was discontinuing their baseball and men's lacrosse teams. Eight member of the Paladins baseball team went to high school in the High Five Sports area.

GHSA will allow summer conditioning to begin on June 8
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The GHSA Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and discussed a proposal to return to conditioning on June 8, albeit with restrictions and recommendations for health and safety.

GHSA will allow summer conditioning to begin on June 8

The GHSA Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and discussed a proposal to return to conditioning on June 8, albeit with restrictions and recommendations for health and safety.

After changes to MLB Draft, high school players prepare for big decisions

Even though his baseball future is brighter than ever, one of Georgia's top high school players is still a little disappointed in how his prep career ended.

4-Star Linebacker Barrett Carter commits to Clemson on FOX 5 Atlanta

North Gwinnett rising senior linebacker Barrett Carter said that he couldn't wait any longer. Tuesday afternoon Carter verbally committed to Clemson in a ceremony seen exclusively on FOX 5 Atlanta.

Basketball star's season in China on hold due to COVID-19

MarShon Brooks was a star basketball player at Tucker High School, helping lead the team to a state championship in 2007. He was a standout at Providence College, and played five NBA seasons. He's seen it all on the court, but he's never seen a season quite like this one.

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine

Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?

Kennesaw State, West Georgia product Alufohai signs with his hometown team

Alpharetta product Auzoyah Alufohai has taken the road less travelled to sign with the Houston Texans after playing football at Kennesaw State and West Georgia.