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Statement Regarding MPSSAA Winter Sport State Championships and COVID-19

Mar 06, 2020 09:45 AM

Multiple state agencies are collaborating on and are committed to the health and safety of students and staff in the school setting. The Maryland State Department of Education is working collaboratively with the Governor's Office, the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, and all other relevant State agencies on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The information in the links inside of this story is the most current and official COVID-19 guidance from the CDC.

Two male wrestlers grapple for a takedown at the 2019 State Championships.

2020 Region Wrestling Tournament Results

Mar 01, 2020 09:20 AM

All of the region wrestling tournaments were successfully completed this weekend as the top four place winners in each weight class of the coed divisions and the top two winners in each weight class of the girls division have qualified to compete for a state title at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro on Thursday, 3/5 through Saturday, 3/7. Select the desired links inside of this story to view the complete region tournament results.

A female diver holds a pike position in perfect form while diving at the 2019 State Championships.

Swimming & Diving Champions Are Stellar In Achieving 2020 State Crowns!!

Feb 23, 2020 01:55 PM

The State Swimming and Diving Championships came to another impressive conclusion at the Eppley Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Maryland - College Park as four first-time champs were crowned in Boys and Girls Diving and in Class 4A/3A Swimming. The Poolesville Boys and Girls continued their dominance in Class 3A/2A/1A Swimming as they both successfully defended their titles. Select the links inside of this story for complete State and Region meet results.

A male high jumper eyes the crossbar as he takes off during the 2019 State Championship Meet.

State Indoor Track & Field Champions Finish Strong To Bring Home 2020 Titles!!

Feb 19, 2020 12:00 PM

The Indoor Track and Field State Championships came to a thrilling conclusion at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex as four teams successfully defended their 2019 titles, two teams hoisted the championship trophy for the first time, and one school swept both the boys and girls crowns. In addition, two titles were won by a point or less and one girls classification had only 2.75 points separating the top three teams! Select the desired links inside to view the complete results.

Two wrestlers engage on the mat under an official's watchful eye at the 2019 Dual Meet State Tournament.

Defending Champions Sweep The 2020 State Wrestling Dual Meet Titles!!

Impressively, all four of last year's State Champions successfully defended their titles for a clean sweep of the 2020 State Wrestling Dual Meet Championships at North Point HS in Waldorf. Headlining the day was Damascus in Class 3A as they won their eighth consecutive title and tenth overall, both state records. Click on the desired links inside of this story for complete State and Region results.

A female swimmer races freestyle during the 2019 State Swim Meets.

2020 Region Swimming & Diving Results

All of the region diving meets and region swimming 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 on Friday, 2/21 and Saturday, 2/22. Select the desired links inside of this story to view the complete Region meet results for swimming and diving.

Here Are The Complete 2020 NFHS Rule Changes For Fall Sports!!

Feb 14, 2020 11:40 AM

All of the 2020 NFHS rule changes for fall sports are now in with the just published soccer press release to go along with the previously posted field hockey, football, and volleyball press releases in the list of links 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.

Female relay runners try to hand off their batons during the 2019 State Championships.

2020 Indoor Track & Field Region Meet Results

Feb 12, 2020 09:20 AM

The 2020 Region meets for Indoor Track and Field are complete and all qualifiers determined for the State Championship meets on Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. Select the link from inside of this story to view the desired results from the complete list provided.

Contest Announced For Student-Designed 75th Anniversary Logo!!

Feb 10, 2020 02:00 PM

Attention all MPSSAA member high school students and artists! We are sponsoring a contest to design the best logo to commemorate our association's 75th Anniversary. This logo will be used on a wide variety of materials denoting our Diamond Jubilee year of existence throughout the 2020-21 school year. Submit entries to mpssaa75@gmail.com by 3/31/20, no exceptions. Continue reading inside of this story for a link to the contest flyer, contest rules, and additional pertinent details.

Plan Ahead With The Complete NFHS Spring Sports Rule Changes For 2020!!

Jan 03, 2020 09:30 AM

The new 2020 NFHS rule changes for Spring sports are now complete with the just published Boys Lacrosse rules change press release link inside of this story. Further information regarding the rule changes for each Spring sport may be accessed on the NFHS website by going under "Activities & Sports" and selecting the desired sport.