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2016 Spring Sports Rule Changes Are All Here!!

Oct 14, 2015 02:30 PM

US Lacrosse has released the 2016 rule changes for Girls Lacrosse to go along with the previously released NFHS Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, and Track and Field rule changes. Read more to access the links to the press releases concerning those changes. More information on these rule changes can be found at NFHS.org by selecting "Activities & Sports" and clicking on the desired sport. Please note that the NFHS plans to publish their first Girls Lacrosse rule book for the 2017 season.

Search Begins For New State Rules Interpreter For Girls Lacrosse!!

Sep 10, 2015 05:16 PM

The MPSSAA has released the position announcement for a new State Rules Interpreter for Girls Lacrosse. Read more to access the link to the official announcement which lists the duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and the application process for candidates interested in this position. The deadline for applications is October 9th.

High School Sports Participation Increases Again In Latest NFHS Survey!!

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has just announced that the number of participants in high school sports increased for the 26th consecutive year in 2014‐15 – topping the 7.8 million mark for the first time – according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey. Maryland's numbers also increased to over 118,000 participants placing 23rd in the nation. Read more for links to the complete survey and press release from NFHS.

The 2015 Student-Athlete Leadership Conference Is This Wednesday At North County HS!!

Aug 03, 2015 08:30 AM

The 2015 Student-Athlete Leadership Conference sponsored by the Allstate Foundation is ready to rock it out on Wednesday, 8/5 at North County HS in Anne Arundel County. Be part of the conversation on Twitter at #SALConf15. Check in for preregistered participants will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by the opening general session for all attendees at 8:30 a.m. The event will conclude by 4:00 p.m. Read more for additional information.

New MPSSAA Executive Director Named!!

Jul 28, 2015 02:50 PM

The Maryland State Board of Education has appointed Mr. Robert Andrew (Andy) Warner as the new Executive Director of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). Andy becomes the sixth person to lead the MPSSAA since its inception in 1946, succeeding the 34-year tenure of the retiring Ned Sparks.

2015 Minds In Motion Scholarship Luncheon Ends The Year On A High Note!!

May 28, 2015 04:00 PM

The MPSSAA and the Allstate Foundation recognized the fourteen 2015 Minds In Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarship recipients at the 8th annual luncheon today in the Ravens Locker Room at M&T Bank Stadium. This event will be available on demand on the NFHS Network! Read more to see the list of winners.

2015 State Track & Field Champions Fend Off Valiant Challengers!!

May 24, 2015 12:55 PM

A superb three days of track and field came to a close yesterday at Morgan State University's Hughes Stadium as two champs successfully defended last year's titles and six new champions were crowned in some extremely close scoring. Read more for links to complete State meet results and region meet results. Don't forget to relive every race from the final day with unlimited free viewing and DVD purchases available within 72 hours on the NFHS Network!

State Tennis Tournament Crowns Their 2015 State Champions!!

May 24, 2015 12:35 PM

A beautiful weekend of quality tennis wrapped up Saturday at the University of Maryland-College Park Cole Field House tennis courts. Read more for links to the complete brackets for each of the five events contested along with a results overview of the top four winners in each event and region tourney results.

2015 State Baseball Champions Prevail In Tense Duels!!

May 24, 2015 12:20 PM

A great weekend of baseball came to a close last night at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen as three new champions were crowned and one champ successfully defended last year's title. Gaithersburg (4A) and Chopticon (3A) hoisted the championship trophy for the first time while Brunswick (1A) posted their fifth title and Southern-AA (2A) all repeated as state champ. Read more for links to the complete brackets for each classification and complete State Semifinal and Final results.

2015 State Softball Champs Successfully Hold Their Ground!!

May 24, 2015 11:45 AM

A great weekend of softball came to a close last night at the University of Maryland-College Park Softball Stadium as one new champion was crowned and three champs successfully defended last year's titles. Class 2A Middletown hoisted the championship trophy for the first time while Manchester Valley (1A), Northern-Calvert (3A), and Sherwood (4A) all repeated as state champs. Read more for links to complete brackets for each classification and complete State Semifinal and Final results.