MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Virginia lawmakers cracking down on high school sports recruitment practices
Lawmakers in Virginia are cracking down on controversial recruitment tactics when it comes to high school athletics following the Hayfield football scandal in Fairfax County.
Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team
The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school.
DC high school student joins University of Michigan Wolverines on National Signing Day
It’s National Signing Day — the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding letter of intent for college football.
Fairfax County high schools threaten to forfeit football games if suspended team is allowed to play
Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play.
Clarksburg High School girls varsity team wins flag football championship
The DMV is home to a new state champion in one of Maryland High School Athletic’s newest sports: Flag Football.
Local resident makes DMV high schools teams for EA Sports College Football 25
One local man took the new EA Sports College Football 25 and expanded it – for the DMV high school crowd.
Bethesda lacrosse coach breaking down racial barriers surrounding sport
Lacrosse is a historically white sport, but that hasn’t stopped African American coach Ryan Jones from leaving his mark on and off the field.
Over 10 fights broke out at Prince George's County high school, school officials confirm
School officials continue to investigate after over 10 fights broke out at Charles Herbert Flowers high school in Prince George's County.
"It was the hope of getting back on the court:" GW basketball player Garrett Johnson on journey through chemo
George Washington University's basketball team started the season 3-0, including victories over William & Mary and Hofstra. As impressive as the Revolutionaries have been on the court, it’s the story of redshirt freshman Garrett Johnson that is generating national attention.
High school athletic trainer killed in car crash after leaving game: 'He loved our kids, plain and simple'
In a tragic incident, Jason McGee, a beloved athletic trainer in the Sheffield City School District, Alabama, passed away on November 9 due to injuries sustained in a car crash.
C.H. Flowers varsity football players, parents protest district's decision to end season over player violation
A varsity football team in Prince George’s County is pleading for answers after school district leaders decided to end their entire season due to a player violation.
Top high school football teams in the DMV ahead of playoffs
The Quince Orchard Cougars extended their win streak to 38, DeMatha won in overtime again and Freedom continues to put up astronomical numbers on offense.
Student injured in brawl at Dunbar High School involving members of football team, parent says
A Dunbar High School senior dance planned for Saturday has now been postponed as a result of a fight at the school on Thursday involving multiple Dunbar High School football players, according to a D.C. Public Schools spokesperson.
Freedom Eagles' QB Tristan Evans on what it means to be a leader on and off the field
Tristan Evans is the state championship-winning quarterback of the Freedom High School Eagles in Woodbridge, Virginia.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Top VA athlete Joshua Clarke on committing to Virginia Tech | 4 Downs with Chad Ricardo
Joshua Clarke, a three-star athlete at Flint Hill School in Alexandria, Virginia, has made his name by making plays all over the field.
Friday Night Lights, Chad Ricardo interviews Wise High School Alum and current Oklahoma Sooner, Jalil Farooq
FOX 5 News at 6:30, Friday Night Lights
Previewing FOX 5's Game of the Week
Flowers High School plays Wise High School in what FOX 5's Chad Ricardo calls "The Battle for the King of Prince George's County."
Friday Night Lights: Flowers and Wise battle for Prince George's County supremacy
A massive and meaningful tilt of DMV high school football games are on the docket this weekend.