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High school athlete Madilyn Janis launched a javelin 112 feet and 5 inches to break Mitchell's long-standing school record. The junior's throw highlights a standout season for the Kernel track and field program.
George Rogers Clark High School just made history as the first Kentucky school in nearly a century to win both boys and girls state basketball championships in the same year. Their community is celebrating with a downtown parade and raising $25,000 for championship rings.
Hundreds filled downtown Massillon, Ohio, for a parade honoring their high school basketball team's historic first-ever state championship. The Tigers finished their season 27-1 after defeating reigning champions in overtime.
A basketball coach received a key to the city as she retires after leading her team to a state championship. Laurel, Mississippi celebrated the Lady Tornadoes' incredible season with trophies, plaques, and heartfelt gratitude.
Two California high school seniors just proved that personal bests are made to be beaten. At recent track meets, they shattered their own school records in incredible displays of determination.
A Houston-area high school senior just clocked a faster time than the Olympic champion in the same event. Andrew Jones is rewriting the record books before he even graduates.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
Oscar Hoglund rewrote his high school's diving record books this season and proved he belongs among Minnesota's best. The Delano/Watertown-Mayer junior capped his historic year with an 11th place finish at the state meet.
Adriana Maria, 16, was paralyzed during a high school wrestling match in January. After two surgeries and weeks of rehabilitation, she's back at school and already planning her return to the mat.
The Tioga Lady Indians erased a three-run deficit in the final innings to defeat Grant 8-6 and capture their district championship. Their comeback victory secures their playoff spot and fulfills their first major goal of the season.
The Wilson Bruins beach volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive Moore League championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over Long Beach Poly. The win showcases a young program that's built a winning culture while staying humble about their success.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
A small South Dakota town just made state history. Freeman's boys became only the 11th team ever to win both football and basketball championships in the same school year.
A Minnesota high school basketball team nobody expected to win even one playoff game just claimed a section championship and earned a spot at the state tournament. The Blake School Bears, seeded ninth in their section, knocked off four higher-ranked teams to keep their underdog story alive.
The Massillon Tigers made history by winning their first boys basketball state championship, rallying from 15 points down in an overtime thriller. Hundreds of fans flooded Duncan Plaza to welcome home their champions after an 89-year wait.
New Haven and Westview high school basketball teams punched their tickets to Indiana's state championships after dominating Saturday's semi-state games. One team will compete in the state finals for the first time ever in program history.
The Barrow Whalers girls basketball team brought home Alaska's 3A state championship trophy after defeating Monroe Catholic 56-49. Their hometown fans packed the Alaska Airlines Center to witness the historic win after four intense days of March Madness tournament play.
A high school golf team from Seaside, Oregon, dominated their competition at a windy invitational tournament, led by a star player and a promising freshman. The young squad is building momentum for an exciting season ahead.
A small Connecticut high school basketball team just won their first state championship in 71 years, proving that patience and perseverance really do pay off. Stafford High defeated Hartford Public to claim the Division 5 CIAC title, ending a drought that began when Eisenhower was president. ---
Jackson Lumen Christi girls basketball team made school history by winning their first state championship, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Pewamo-Westphalia 52-36. The victory marked a breakthrough moment for a program that had never even reached the semifinals before this season.
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