World School Sports News

The Ridgefield High School Dance Team captured 1st place and the coveted title of Overall Grand Champions at the 2025 Dancin’ in the Woods competition. Held at Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls, CT, the event featured top teams from across the state in a showcase of talent, precision, and passion.

Kelston Boys’ High secured the World Schools Rugby Festival title with a hard-fought 20-12 victory over South African powerhouse Paul Roos Gymnasium in Abu Dhabi. Led by standout loose forwards Aio Keith, Joseph Paiali’i, and Ulutoa Ai’i, along with captain Jarrel Tuaimalo-Vaega, Kelston battled back from an early deficit to reclaim the championship for New Zealand for the third straight year.

Italian exchange student Edoardo Pelagatti knew nothing about American football when he arrived in the United States in August. Within 4 months, he would be celebrating a state championship with the American Canyon Wolves.

Napier Boys’ High School fell short in their quest for a historic first national secondary schools First XI cricket title as rain ended their final match against defending champions Christchurch Boys’ High School. Despite an impressive bowling effort that had Christchurch struggling at 23-4, a crucial 103-run partnership helped the home side post a competitive 181. Napier’s chase was cut short at 122-6 in the 39th over when rain intervened, resulting in a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) countback loss by 15 runs.

St. Thomas Aquinas continued its reign over Florida high school football, securing its sixth consecutive Class 5A state championship with a 34-0 victory over Lakeland. The Raiders' explosive offense and suffocating defense handed the Dreadnaughts their first loss of the season while cementing Aquinas’ legacy as a dominant force in the state.

Papanui High School’s para-athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships, capturing multiple national titles and podium finishes. Their achievements not only showcased individual talent but also highlighted the school’s strong commitment to inclusivity and athletic excellence.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released its annual participation survey for the 2023–2024 school year, revealing a significant increase in....

NU-Nazareth School secured its seventh UAAP girls’ volleyball championship with a dominant straight-sets victory over Adamson University, 33-31, 25-19, 25-17, in Game 2 of the Finals. The Lady Bullpups, led by Finals MVP Harlyn Serneche and top scorer Denesse Daylisan, avenged last season’s defeat and reaffirmed their status as one of the tournament’s most successful programs. The win marked their third Finals triumph over Adamson in four matchups, solidifying their place behind De La Salle Zobel in overall UAAP titles.

Day two of the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships saw Queensland’s Gout Gout make history, smashing Peter Norman’s 56-year-old 200m record with a stunning 20.04-second sprint. The 17-year-old’s performance not only surpassed Norman’s iconic 20.06 from the 1968 Olympics but also placed him second on the all-time global list for under 18 athletes, ahead of Usain Bolt. Amaya Mearns (QLD) also shined, claiming the Under 17 Girls’ 200m title in 23.15, becoming the second-fastest Australian Under 18 athlete ever.

The 2024 Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships concluded thrillingly on the Gold Coast, with Berwick College and Brisbane State High School securing the Championship Men's and Women's titles. Berwick edged out Trinity College in a hard-fought 10-point victory, with standout performances from Phoenix Windsor, Seb Rault, and Heath McPherson. Meanwhile, Brisbane State High School finished the tournament undefeated, defeating Immanuel College by 11 points in a showdown featuring Australian Sapphires teammates.

The 2024 Scottish National Schools Cup finals did not disappoint with nail-biting matches, impressive performances and high quality rugby on display. Here is a round up of the action:

Brookland Middle School pulled off a giant shocker in the 2024 District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Middle School Championship by defeating number one-seed....