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Here Are The Complete Sports Rule Changes For Fall 2019 From NFHS!!

Feb 26, 2019 07:00 PM

The 2019 NFHS rule changes for fall sports are now complete with the just published soccer press release to go along with the previously published fall sport press releases linked in the list inside of this story. Further information regarding the rule changes for each fall sport may be accessed on the NFHS website by going under "Activities & Sports" and selecting the desired sport.

Two wrestlers get set on the mat to move on the officials' whistle at the 2018 State Tournament.

2019 Region Wrestling Tournament Results

Feb 24, 2019 11:15 AM

All eight region tournaments are now complete with the top four place winners in each weight class qualifying to compete for a state title at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro on Friday, 3/1 and Saturday, 3/2. Select the desired links inside of this story to view the complete region tournament results.

A male swimmer races in the butterfly at the 2018 State Meets.

Dominant Performances By The 2019 State Swimming & Diving Champions Rule The Day!!

Feb 24, 2019 10:55 AM

The 2019 State Swimming and Diving Championships have come to another rousing conclusion as all four of last year's team champions completed successful title defenses in repeating as state champs once again this year. In addition, Sherwood and Patterson Mill distinguished themselves to their peers at the meets as they both took home the Doug Sutherland Sportsmanship Award! Select the desired links below to view the complete state championship results.

A female shotput athlete in mid-spin prior to releasing the shot during the 2018 State Championships.

Grit And Determination Define 2019 State Indoor Track And Field Champions!!

Feb 20, 2019 11:15 AM

Two words describe the 2019 State Indoor Track and Field Champions as the final meets of the year came to an exciting conclusion at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Landover last night...grit and determination. Team titles did not come easily for most as a few points in this event and a point or two in that event yielded big results when the final scores were tabulated. Select the links inside for complete results of every event as well as a team results summary.

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School Closings On 2/20 Postpone Officials' Rules Clinics For Spring Sports!!

Feb 20, 2019 10:35 AM

Wednesday's (2/20) school closings have caused the postponement of the Free State/Frederick County Baseball and Softball umpires clinics at Winters Mills HS. These have been rescheduled for Monday, 2/25 at the same times and location. The Baltimore County Track Officials' clinic at Loch Raven HS has also been postponed to a new date to be determined. Please check back later for additional updates as they become available!

A female swimmer competes in the butterfly at the 2018 State Championship Meets.

2019 Region Swimming And Diving Meet Results

Feb 17, 2019 08:55 AM

All region swimming and diving meets are complete and the qualifiers determined for the State Championships at Eppley Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Maryland - College Park. The State Diving competitions are slated for Friday, 2/22 at 5 PM and the State Swimming competitions on Saturday, 2/23 with Class 4A/3A competing at 9:30 AM and Class 3A/2A/1A competing at 4 PM. Select the desired links inside of this story to view the complete results.

Male distance runners head into the turn at the PG Sportsplex at the 2018 State Championships.

2019 Indoor Track & Field Region Meet Results

Feb 14, 2019 10:00 AM

All twelve region meets for indoor track and field are complete and all of the qualifiers determined for the State meets next week. Select the desired links inside of this story to view the complete region meet results for each of the four classifications.

State Dual Meet Wrestling Champs Battle It Out To Win 2019 Crowns!!

Feb 10, 2019 09:55 AM

A full day of hard-nosed wrestling concluded with two new state Dual Meet champions and two successful Dual Meet title defenses. Damascus maintained their streak of titles with their 9th overall and 7th consecutive in winning the Class 2A crown while county-mate Springbrook brought home their 1st state title in Class 4A. Southern-Garrett also successfully defended their crown in Class 1A for their 3rd overall as Stephen Decatur prevailed over Linganore to win their 2nd title in Class 3A.

The 2019 USTA Mid-Atlantic High School Tennis Coaches' Workshop Is Sunday, 2/3!

Jan 29, 2019 02:15 PM

Registration for the 2019 High School Tennis Coaches' Workshop, hosted by USTA Mid-Atlantic, is still available online or on site the day of the workshop. Don't miss this terrific professional development opportunity scheduled for Sunday, February 3. The workshop will begin with check-in at 8:30 am followed by on-court and classroom presentations from 9 am until 3 pm at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park. Select the links inside for additional information and registration.

MPSSAA Turns 73 Years Old Tomorrow!!

Jan 25, 2019 11:10 AM

Seventy-three years ago on January 26, 1946 representatives from local school systems and the Maryland State Department of Education met at the Enoch Pratt Library in downtown Baltimore to establish the framework for a state high school athletic association to replace the loosely organized "Playground Athletic League".