The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an amendment to its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy, aiming to clarify guidelines and protect student-athlete eligibility. The decision came during a board meeting on July 18 at the GHSA office in Thomaston, Georgia, where 14 trustees and two legislative guests convened […]
Category: Georgia High School Sports
GHSA talks instant replay and football state championship at board meeting
The Georgia High School Association’s board of trustees met on Jan. 12, 2023. The day’s agenda included a discussion of the football state championship, changes to Lifetime Pass requirements, and scheduling for the spring 2023 semester. Here’s a look at what the board approved this week and what’s to expect this spring: Scheduling The State […]
High school football state championship games to return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA- Starting in 2023, boys’ tackle and girls’ flag football fans will no longer have to brave the elements to enjoy the state championship games. Instead, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced today, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) and the Atlanta Falcons, today announced a three-year deal after much anticipation that brings the […]
Booker T. Washington High School Coach Named High School Coach of the Year
The NFL has named Booker T. Washington High School Coach Derrick Avery as the recipient of the 2020 NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year, the league announced today. The honor is given to the high school football coach that best represents character, integrity, leadership, dedication to the community, commitment to player protection, […]