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AROUND THE NATION
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NATIONAL
IOWA
updated 2-22-12
CLICK HERE - Committee reveals its intentions on conference realignment
updated 1-21-12
CLICK HERE - What’s up with football?
updated 1-20-12
CLICK HERE - In case you missed them: High school football's new districts
updated 1-19-12
CLICK HERE - Football realignment leaves officials puzzled
WAHINGTON DC
updated 2-21-12
CLICK HERE - Clark Ray’s new job: Bring DCPS and charter sports together
NEW YORK
updated 2-19-12
CLICK HERE - Rochester high school teams work to regain prominence
Minnesota
updated 2-17-12
From HVL to Three Rivers: Cotter changes conferences
updated 2-13-12
Mississippi 8 Conference could be expanding to 2 divisions
updated 2-3-12
Big-school basketball seeding draws polite boos
updated 2-2-12
High school league board not sold on idea of 64-team basketball tournaments
updated 1-17-12
Large crowd turns out for meeting on possible Park High School conference change
updated 1-12-12
Park gathers community to discuss leaving Suburban East Conference
updated 1-8-12
Park High School coaches want conference change, but what about community?
updated 1-5-12
Park High School seeks input on possible conference switch and efforts to make athletics more competitive
updated 11-30-11
Park High School looks to boost athletics, explores conference change
updated 11-8-11
Park High School wants out of Suburban East Conference
HOME SCHOOL (MICHIGAN)
updated 2-19-12
CLICK HERE - Christ the King Catholic Church gives home-schoolers chance to play high school sports
KANSAS
updated 2-15-12
CLICK HERE - USD 408 considers league realignment
MAINE
updated 2-14-12
CLICK HERE - Oak Hill cleared to join MVC in fall
updated 1-20-12
CLICK HERE - How do we ease the traveling burden of some high school basketball teams?
WEST VIRGINIA
updated 2-10-12
CLICK HERE - MSAC votes to let Greenbrier East leave league
updated 12-15-11
CLICK HERE - Lincoln County closer to leaving MSAC
updated 12-14-11
CLICK HERE - MSAC could have change in near future
Pennsylvania
updated 2-10-12
Lehighton to join Schuylkill League
updated 2-8-12
PIAA may expand cross country championships to three classes next fall
updated 1-29-12
Economy impacts LIAA cycle
updated 1-28-12
Small high school districts not forced to consolidate
updated 11-15-11
Allen, Dieruff high schools leave Lehigh Valley Conference for the Mountain Valley Conference in football
TEXAS
updated 2-2-12
CLICK HERE - Kingwood, Atascocita join 13-5A to form new nine-team district
FLORIDA
updated 2-8-12
CLICK HERE - Private, charter schools would be allowed to recruit
CLICK HERE - Homeschool center finishes successful first year
updated 1-31-12
CLICK HERE - FHSAA at issue with private and charter schools
updated 1-30-12
CLICK HERE - Bill could shake up FHSAA's rule of private schools
updated 1-19-12
CLICK HERE - Legislators could force FHSAA to allow play against independent schools
updated 1-15-12
CLICK HERE - Two Keys high schools join new athletic conference
updated 1-14-12
CLICK HERE - 14 schools forming own league
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - Small schools create independent football conference
CLICK HERE - John Carroll will join new independent football conference
VIRGINIA
updated 2-8-12
Alignment shake-up may alter postseason
updated 1-18-12
VHSL to implement new classification system
NORTH CAROLINA - Conference Realignment
updated 1-28-12
Conference realignment sends Douglas Byrd and Terry Sanford in opposite directions
updated 1-22-12
High school realignment brings possibilities
Schools to plead their realignment cases Monday
Schools argue against realignment/a>
updated 1-14-12
4 Iredell ADs submit alternative alignment
updated 12-20-11
Area ADs present united front
updated 12-14-11
NCHSAA releases second realignment draft
updated 12-1-11
State issues response to alingment draft
updated 11-30-11
First draft of conference realignment would shake up Cleveland County schools
First draft put Wildcats on the move
First realignment draft would bring area 6 leagues
MASSACHUSETTS
updated 1-28-12
CLICK HERE - Amherst school athletic budget in the red; cuts in sports possible
updated 12-20-11
CLICK HERE - Masco athletics to remain in CAL for 2012-13 season
SOUTH CAROLINA
updated 1-27-12
CLICK HERE - Big change coming for BHS
UTAH
updated 1-27-12
CLICK HERE - 6 classes for football clears hurdle
NEW JERSEY
updated 1-28-12
CLICK HERE - Hammonton one step closer to joining Tri-County Conference
updated 1-27-12
CLICK HERE - Hammonton trying to leave Cape-Atlantic League and join Tri-County Conference
updated 1-20-12
CLICK HERE - Hammonton exploring conference switch
GEORGIA
updated 1-27-12
CLICK HERE - A return to GISA in the future?
updated 1-18-12
CLICK HERE - Cry babies finally get their wish
updated 1-14-12
CLICK HERE - GHSA's public-private split selfish, thoughtless
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - GHSA votes to separate Class A public, private schools for playoffs and championships
SOUTH DAKOTA
updated 1-14-12
Not so fast…
updated 1-10-12
CLICK HERE - Meade schools takes public input on athletic conference, decision to be made Tuesday
updated 12-30-11
CLICK HERE - Sturgis to discuss conference affiliation
updated 12-20-11
CLICK HERE - Sturgis receives invite from ESD Conference
FLORIDA
updated 1-15-12
CLICK HERE - Two Keys high schools join new athletic conference
updated 1-14-12
CLICK HERE - 14 schools forming own league
updated 1-11-12
CLICK HERE - Small schools create independent football conference
CLICK HERE - John Carroll will join new independent football conference
New Jersey
updated 1-12-12
CLICK HERE - NJSIAA exempts school choice students from transfer rule
updated 1-10-12
School program may inadvertantly create 'super teams'
updated 1-9-12
Atlantic County Institute of Technology expansion plans include varsity sports
MAINE
updated 12-30-11
CLICK HERE - Football in Maine is growing, despite shrinking enrollments and budget cuts
WASHINGTON
updated 12-20-11
CLICK HERE - WIAA, school officials discuss Coupeville's athletic affiliation
VIRGINIA
updated 12-19-11
CLICK HERE - Building a program at Fredericksburg Christian
CONNECTICUT
updated 12-19-11
CLICK HERE - CIAC head addresses possible soccer upheaval
MINNESOTA
updated 12-17-11
CLICK HERE - Mpls high school athletics now stepsisters to suburbs
SOUTH DAKOTA
updated 12-14-11
CLICK HERE - Meade School Board takes a look at athletic conference options
updated 12-13-11
CLICK HERE - Madison School Board OKs plans for new conference
COLORADO
updated 12-5-11
CLICK HERE - Valor Christian rockets to success and gains its share of detractors
NEW YORK
updated 12-3-11
Dover will join MHAL in 2012-13
IOWA
updated 12-1-11
Assumption to remain in 4A in football
WISCONSIN
updated 11-27-11
Wisconsin Valley-Fox Valley merger draws rave reviews after first year
Iowa
updated 11-19-11
CIML, as a football conference, is history
Colorado
updated 11-8-11
Fort Morgan joining new athletic league?
updated 10-31-11
Olathe, Gunnison football teams may be forced to depart Western Slope League
Iowa
updated 10-25-11
St. Albert joins Hawkeye Ten Conference
South Dakota
updated 10-25-11
Class AAA for football?
Massachusetts
updated 10-19-11
A look at the Cape Ann League/Northeastern Conference merger on eve of divisional play
California
updated 10-19-11
CLICK HERE - Bay Shore Conference's future will have effect on others as well as its high schools
Wisconsin
updated 10-18-11
CLICK HERE - WIAA Changes Will Impact Muskego: Welcome to the Classic 8
CLICK HERE - Messmer/Shorewood Football Team is Playoff Eligible, Judge Rules
updated 10-17-11
CLICK HERE - Release Of High School Football Playoff Pairings Delayed
Iowa
updated 10-16-11
CLICK HERE - City, West not shocked by survey
updated 9-29-11
CLICK HERE - Big East schools seek other options
Kentucky
updated 10-6-11
CLICK HERE - Court hears issue affecting Kentucky private schools sports
North Carolina
updated 9-27-11
CLICK HERE - NCHSAA regional meeting focuses on realignment
WISCONSIN
updated 9-27-11
CLICK HERE -School Board Hears Green Bay West's Case to Change Conferences
updated 9-22-11
Green Bay West Asks to Move to Smaller WIAA Conference
Iowa
updated 9-7-11
CLICK HERE - IHSAA might do away with Class 4A conferences
CLICK HERE - Is district football coming to Class 4A?
Pennsylvania
updated 9-5-11
CLICK HERE - Schuylkill adjusts to, overcomes adversity
Wisconsin
updated 8-16-11
CLICK HERE - For now, score favors Muskego's shift to new athletic conference
New York
updated 8-12-11
CLICK HERE - Proctor, RFA back in Tri Valley League
updated 8-10-11
CLICK HERE - Utica’s Proctor High School and Rome Free Academy could change Tri-Valley League schedule
Iowa
updated 7-31-11
CLICK HERE - Siouxland Christian prepares for first season of sanctioned sports
updated 7-30-11
CLICK HERE - St. Albert invited to join Hawkeye 10
updated 7-21-11
CLICK HERE - Northeast eyes new conference
Minnesota
updated 7-24-11
CLICK HERE - West Central Conference is confusing to follow
updated 7-23-11
CLICK HERE - Granite Ridge high school sports conference ready to take off
updated 7-21-11
CLICK HERE - Changes minor in the CLC
updated 7-7-11
CLICK HERE - Granite Ridge Conference adds Albany
New Jersey
updated 7-7-11
CLICK HERE - Changes coming as Super Essex Conference announces new alignment
Connecticut
updated 8-5-11
CLICK HERE - Deal arranged to save vo-tech school sports
updated 7-25-11
CLICK HERE - Wolcott Tech kids may get to play sports at Torrington
updated 7-5-11
CLICK HERE - Wolcott Tech working out the details
North Dakota
updated 6-22-11
CLICK HERE - Third North Dakota Class A conference being mulled over
updated 6-13-11
CLICK HERE - Changes possible among Class A conferences
Massachusetts
updated 6-20-11
CLICK HERE - Taunton High School to join Hockomock League in 2012
updated 6-16-11
CLICK HERE - Dartmouth's options limited as OCL shrinks
Wisconsin
updated 6-13-11
CLICK HERE - Muskego could be on its way out of Southeast Conference
Alaska
updated 3-4-11
CLICK HERE - ALASKA - Alaska high school athletics conferences to change shape
Arizona
updated 3-10-10
CLICK HERE - ARIZONA - AIA passes new rule to curtail recruiting of high school athletes
updated 3-10-10
CLICK HERE - ARIZONA - St. Mary's girls basketball an exclusive club
FLORIDA
updated 9-28-10
CLICK HERE - FHSAA approves creation of Rural Division
updated 9-25-10
CLICK HERE - Breakaway league asks permission to play FHSAA teams
updated 9-7-10
CLICK HERE - Rural proposal ripples through 1A, 1B
updated 9-1-10
CLICK HERE - Agape Christian appeal denied by FHSAA
CLICK HERE - Gulf transfers Ty'Shon Peters and Kris Aratchiysky ruled ineligible for the season
updated 8-31-10
CLICK HERE - Arlington Country Day withdraws from FHSAA
CLICK HERE - Arlington Country Day, FHSAA better off apart
INDIANA
updated 5-10-11
CLICK HERE - IHSAA Changes Rule on Boarding Schools
updated 4-27-11
CLICK HERE - Lions leaving HHC in two years
CLICK HERE - Connersville to join new athletic conference
updated 3-9-11
CLICK HERE - Sports costs give affluent high schools a big edge
updated 3-7-11
CLICK HERE - Home school, voucher bills would affect high school athletics
updated 2-16-11
CLICK HERE - Should home-schoolers join team?
updated 2-8-11
CLICK HERE - Central's move to Class 3A 'beyond belief' for some fans
CLICK HERE - IHSAA Redistricting: Henryville moves up to Class 2-A sports
CLICK HERE - Norwell moved up to 4A in football
CLICK HERE - Wayne jumps up class after Elmhurst closure
CLICK HERE - IHSAA Announces New Classifications
updated 2-7-11
CLICK HERE - IHSAA Announces New Classifications
CLICK HERE - IHSAA reclassification hits 39 schools
CLICK HERE - Silver Creek to be in 3-A in football, according to IHSAA reclassification
CLICK HERE - New Day Coming For New Palestine
updated 12-2-10
CLICK HERE - Hawks put their focus on this year
CLICK HERE - Harding transfers get their pick
updated 11-24-10
CLICK HERE - Elmhurst alive and kicking (in AP poll)
updated 8-15-10
CLICK HERE - Faith Christian to join IHSAA in 2012
IOWA
updated 8-15-10
CLICK HERE - Indianola school board postpones vote on conference change until Aug. 23
CLICK HERE - INDIANOLA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ADVOCATES SCHOOL'S EXIT FROM CIML TO JOIN LITTLE HAWKEYE CONFERENCE
CLICK HERE - Indianola residents divided on conference change
CLICK HERE - Indianola Conference switch?
Louisiana
updated 1-21-11
updated 10-21-10
Proposal to 'play-up' gains underwhelming, inadequate support
MARYLAND
updated 6-8-10
CLICK HERE - Baltimore Catholic League adds two teams
MASSACHUSETTS
updated 6-8-10
CLICK HERE - After South Coast Conference KOs expansion, now what?
updated 5-29-10
CLICK HERE - No expansion for SCC
Minnesota
Updated: 2-17-11
CLICK HERE - Rocori makes decision to stay with Central Lakes Conference
Updated: 11-24-10
CLICK HERE - 5 area schools to remain in Central Lakes Conference conference
updated 10-10-10
Duluth schools, Grand Rapids seek new homes
Missouri
Updated: 4-22-11
CLICK HERE - Orchard Farm Moves to Gateway Athletic Conference
Updated: 4-21-11
CLICK HERE - Orchard Farm, Winfield voted into GAC; Pattonville is denied
Updated: 4-20-11
CLICK HERE - Pattonville Plotting Conference Shuffle
Updated: 4-19-11
CLICK HERE - The Gateway Athletic Conference is considering expansion to include three schools
Updated: 4-14-11
CLICK HERE - Nevada High School seeks resolution from MSHSAA on conference issue
Updated: 2-14-11
CLICK HERE - Duchesne High School Welcomed Into Archdiocesan Athletic Association Conference
Updated: 12-14-10
CLICK HERE - Changes ahead for Nevada High School sports
New Jersey
Updated: 9-5-10
CLICK HERE - Ongoing battle between lawmaker, NJSIAA could change N.J. high school sports forever
North Carolina
Updated: 1-21-11
CLICK HERE - Local conference expanding, including Highland Tech in football
CLICK HERE - WNC's AAC hit with copyright claim
North Dakota
Updated: 10-21-10
CLICK HERE - NDHSAA: 3-class vote on tap today
Pennsylvania
Updated: 12-10-10
CLICK HERE - Colonial League once again turns down Pius X High School's membership request
Updated: 9-13-10
CLICK HERE - State College High School seeks entry into Mid-Penn
South Carolina
Updated: 12-29-10
CLICK HERE - Prep sports agency targeted: Merrill wants to disband S.C. High School League
South Dakota
Updated: 9-26-10
CLICK HERE - ESD schools in no rush
Updated: 9-17-10
CLICK HERE - West River schools look to join ESD
Tennessee
Updated: 3-14-11
CLICK HERE - TN opens doors for home-schooled students
Virginia
Updated: 1-7-11
CLICK HERE - Should Homeschoolers Participate In Public School Sports ?
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