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A fire extinguisher celebration cost California high school runner Clara Adams state title

3 days ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

A runner cost herself a state championship in California for a celebration. Clara Adams of North Salinas High School won the 400-meter race in a time of 53.24 and then decided to re-enact what world-class sprinter Maurice Greene did after a victory in 2004. Adams grabbed a fire extinguisher from her father and sprayed her spikes to celebrate how hot they were from the winning effort. It, um, backfired when the CIF deemed the act inappropriate and disqualified her.
Charlie Woods, 16, showed a lot of Tiger's talent in big win

1 week ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

Barry WernerUSA TODAY High School SportsCharlie Woods is a chip shot off the ol' block. The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods won the American Junior Golf Association's Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday with a final round of 6-under 66 at Streamsong Resort in Florida. The total on the last 18 of the tournament was not Charlie Woods' best round. He shot a 70 in the opening round and followed with a 65. He finished at 201, 15-under par.
The best of May 2025 high school baseball action in images

1 week ago | usatodayhss.com | Rick Suter

One image, 1000 words — 1000 hours spent hitting off the tee, shagging fly balls, working the backhand short-hoppers off the coach's fungo, bullpens, PFP, drills, and more drills, the countless baserunning and pregame nuances. High school baseball at its greatest hits the diamonds across the U.S in May, when regular-season-ending drama leads to postseason play, all of creating a vibe that rivals MLB Octobers and early Novembers.
'Playing for something bigger than ourselves,' Jefferson claims NJAC boys volleyball title

2 weeks ago | usatodayhss.com | Jane Havsy

FLORHAM PARK – Allan Czerwinski didn’t want to play in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference volleyball final on Friday night. The Jefferson junior middle hitter had a lot on his mind. His father, Bodgan Czerwinski, had died suddenly the previous day at age 50. Allan hadn’t even gone to school. But when the Jefferson volleyball team began walking from head coach Gino Rose’s classroom to get on the bus, Czerwinski was there to meet them.
Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

Patrick Mahomes still has plenty of NFL game days to suit up for before securing a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. That voting process will come five years after his NFL career ends. However, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback earned a different HOF honor over the weekend, being named to the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. Mahomes was one of nine players to be honored.
Sam Woods, daughter of Tiger Woods, helps Florida high school track team win state title

3 weeks ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

Barry WernerUSA TODAY High School SportsSam Woods, the daughter of Tiger Woods, played a role in the Benjamin School's (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A girls track and field championship on May 10. She was part of the relay teams that finished second and fourth in the events, garnering Benjamin 13 points. The school earned 61 points, outdistancing Tallahassee Maclay by 16 points.
Meet Mike Broxton, the 6-foot-10 tight end making headlines on the football field

1 month ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

Mike Broxton is making big news on the basketball court. The 6-foot-10 student-athlete at Gibbs High School in Florida is gaining notice for a ball of a different shape, though: A football. Coach Herbans Paul raved about the gridiron ability of Broxton, who already has a D-1 offer from the blooming program at Sacramento State."What's impressive is he's already a football player in my opinion," Paul said. "He's out there and not dropping any passes. He's a natural. I'm lost for words when I watch him.
How gymnastics helped Lubbock High's Jermey Morrison reach the state track meet

1 month ago | usatodayhss.com | Stephen Garcia

Many of Jermey Morrison's high school hobbies sprouted from his love of doing flips. Gymnastics fulfilled what began as a childhood adrenaline rush from the trampoline in his backyard. Morrison was able to fly through the air like old times, throwing caution to the wind in a way not everyone can. Lubbock High boys track coach Hank Semler couldn't help but notice.
How Randall track and soccer star Brooke French managed to be 'in two places at once'

1 month ago | usatodayhss.com | Randall Sweet

There aren't many multi-sport athletes in the Lone Star State who have compiled a résumé as impressive as Randall sophomore Brooke French. In her second year of high school, the talented distance runner and soccer player has turned in multiple strong performances on the biggest stage. During the fall, French placed third in the UIL Class 4A state cross country meet, helping the Lady Raiders to a second-place finish as a team.
Prom over lacrosse playoffs? The answer has lead to issues for one California high school

1 month ago | usatodayhss.com | Barry Werner

Barry WernerUSA TODAY High School SportsPlayers on a Southern California high school lacrosse team were faced with the choice of a playoff game or attending the prom. The net result is that University High School is looking at a fine and suspension because of the decisions many lax players have made. Four seniors on the team decided the prom was where they wanted to be rather than the playoff game, leading to the forfeit.