VHSL changes transgender policy in accordance with President Trump’s executive order – WTOP News

The VHSL said Monday it will comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep transgender women from playing on women’s high school sports teams. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Virginia High School League announced Monday afternoon that it will…

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After Hayfield allegations, Fairfax Co. schools work to address ‘training gaps’ – WTOP News

After Hayfield Secondary’s football team withdrew from the playoffs, Fairfax Co. Public Schools is crafting a plan to improve its athletic processes. Months after Hayfield Secondary School’s football team withdrew from the playoffs, Fairfax County Public Schools is crafting a plan that it hopes will improve its athletic processes and transparency ahead of the next…

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Edison High basketball coach suspended after using players who didn’t go to Fairfax Co. school – WTOP News

Thomas Edison High School’s varsity boys basketball coach has been suspended after the principal said athletes who were not enrolled at the school competed in a Virginia High School League-sanctioned summer tournament. Thomas Edison High School’s varsity boys basketball coach has been suspended after the principal said athletes who were not enrolled at the school…

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Hayfield football team withdraws from postseason amid alleged violation of league rules – WTOP News

A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. In a statement Monday, Superintendent Michelle Reid said Hayfield…

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‘God bless the judge’: Hayfield football families eager to put allegations surrounding program behind them – WTOP News

Hayfield Secondary’s football team defeated Edison in the first round of the playoffs Thursday night, 75-7, less than a week… Hayfield Secondary’s football team defeated Edison in the first round of the playoffs Thursday night, 75-7, less than a week after a judge ruled they could play in the postseason. Under first-year coach Darryl Overton,…

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6 Fairfax County high school football coaches weigh forfeiting playoffs after Hayfield’s inclusion – WTOP News

Six high school football coaches in Fairfax County, Virginia, are considering forfeiting regional playoff games if Hayfield Secondary School is allowed to compete. Ethan Osburn of Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County, Virginia, makes a tackle during the 2023 football season.(Courtesy Hayfield Secondary Athletics ) Ethan Osburn of Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County, Virginia,…

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Fairfax Co.’s Hayfield football team allowed to compete in the playoffs – WTOP News

Fairfax County’s Hayfield Secondary School has received a temporary injunction that will allow them to play in the football postseason. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Hayfield Secondary School defensive end Ethan Osburn. (Courtesy Hayfield Secondary Athletics/Juan Navas) Hayfield Secondary School defensive…

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