Teen Talk: The Value of High School Sports

California high school sports participation reaches all-time high

The California Interscholastic Federation has had a challenging few months, but the organization received some good news on Monday. According to CIF’s latest Sports Participation Survey, 821,596 student-athletes participated in high school sports last school year, surpassing the previous all-time record of 815,313 set in 2019-20. From 2023-24 to 2024-25, participation increased 1.8% overall, the survey said.  Girls participation made the biggest…

Teen Talk: The value of high school sports

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 8 million high school students across the nation competed in sports during the 2023-24 school year, which is...

Teen Talk: The value of high school sports - Lynnwood Today

Stella Monroe, Bishop Blanchet High School player and Pacific Little League assistant coach. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 8 million high school students across the nation competed in sports during the 2023-24 school year, which is an all-time high. The biggest gains were seen in wrestling and flag football. Flag football is taking off. It has been added as a sport for the 2028 Los Angeles Olym…