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Former Central High softball star Ashley Lewis Rush has been hired as the new athletic director for the Central Community School System, according to press release sent to media Monday night. Rush, who pitched collegiately at both Texas A&M and LSU, previously worked as an assistant softball coach on the college level. Prior to move, Central football coach Sid Edwards held the AD position. Central superintendent Jason Fountain said Edwards will continue as head football coach. “Splitting these positions will allow coach Sid to continue his focus on building a championship football program for years to come,” Fountain said in the press release, noting that Rush will begin her job this month. “This also allows our other sports programs to receive greater attention so that we can create an all-around elite athletic program. "We are excited about the promise that Ashley brings to this position and her passion for excellence for our school system and our overall community.” … [Read more...] about Former Central softball star Ashley Lewis Rush hired as AD for Central Community Schools

A teenager's George Floyd -themed dance proposal has sparked outrage and prompted an investigation by school officials in Nevada. A photo captured the female student brandishing a poster that includes a drawing of Floyd in what appears to be a school sports field. The poster says: "If you went to SADIES w/ me it would take my BREATH away." The image sparked outrage after it was shared across social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. Foothill High School in Henderson said the school and the Clark County School District had launched an investigation into the proposal for its Sadie Hawkins dance. "Foothill High School and CCSD are aware of the matter and are currently investigating," the school wrote in a message posted on its website. "Foothill and CCSD will not tolerate racially insensitive behaviors that contradict an inclusive community and impact the school culture of our students. "As you are aware, Foothill High School and CCSD cannot comment on individual … [Read more...] about George Floyd-Themed Proposal to School Dance Sparks Outrage: ‘Take My Breath Away’

Students at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., have submitted more than 50 options as the school seeks a new name, among them naming it after notable individuals such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kavanaugh dismays conservatives by dodging pro-Trump election lawsuits McConnell backs Garland for attorney general A powerful tool to take on the Supreme Court — if Democrats use it right MORE , George Floyd and even Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died following last week's riots in Washington. The Washingtonian reported Tuesday that a poll on renaming the school will open on Wednesday, and people will be able to vote or submit new names until Jan. 27. Notable proposed school names include: George Floyd Memorial High School, Ruth Bader Ginsburg High School and Kamala Harris Kamala Harris Harris pushes for support for cities in coronavirus relief package This week: Senate takes up coronavirus relief after … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, George Floyd among options for ‘Remember the Titans’ school’s new name

The largest school district in Texas this week said it will delay in-person classes for the first six weeks of the fall semester, and that extracurricular activities would also be postponed while classes are held online. That means no football, probably, for the giant Houston Independent School District—the seventh-largest school district in the country. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has states across the country voicing their own varying opinions on how to handle the upcoming school year, while also dealing with the fact of whether or not high school football will be played, delayed or canceled altogether. It's a decision already made by some states, like New Mexico and Virginia, that have already declared there will be no sports this fall. Pennsylvania has suspended sports through the fall. But for states like Florida, Texas, California and others across the Sun Belt that are rich in preps football tradition, the decision may come down to a last-second Hail Mary. High … [Read more...] about High School Football in 2020? These States Began Laying Down Their Laws

REDLANDS (CBSLA) — For the first time in nearly a year, high school football players are getting ready for a game at Citrus Valley High School in Redlands. The Blackhawks are preparing for a game against Redlands East Valley on March 19, the first game the team has been able to schedule for the 2020-21 school year. San Bernardino County, where the school is located, finally reached the necessary drop in COVID-19 cases to allow outdoor contact sports to resume. READ MORE: At Least 12 People Killed In Multivehicle Wreck In Imperial County (credit: CBS) Citrus Valley High’s Head Coach Kurt Bruich said he had spent the whole season being “Captain Positive” with his players, urging them to hang in there when he was unsure of what would happen himself. But when the news finally came down that they could play again? “It was super like, holy smokes!” Bruich said. READ MORE: Large Commercial Blaze Erupts In South LA Senior Alex Toailoa said it took some time to … [Read more...] about Citrus Valley High School Blackhawks Prepare For First Football Game Of The Year In Redlands