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Kansas State's track and field teams dominated the first day of Big 12 Championships, claiming five individual titles and leading both men's and women's team standings. Two school records also fell as the Wildcats positioned themselves for a championship weekend.
More than 7,800 Iowa State fans donated a record-breaking $52.7 million to support student athletes this year, crushing the previous fundraising record by $11 million. The generosity shows how communities rally behind their teams when given the chance to make a real difference.
Florida State supporters just shattered fundraising records, pledging over $106 million to support student athletes across 21 sports. The historic year brought new facilities, a national championship, and proof that when communities invest in young athletes, everyone wins.
Florida State University's student-athletes just shattered their own academic record for the second semester in a row, proving that excellence on the field and in the classroom go hand in hand. Nearly 80% of athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Six sports teams at Mississippi State University earned flawless 1,000 academic progress scores, proving student athletes can excel in the classroom and on the field. Every single program at the school exceeded national standards.
Five Ohio State football players will attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, more than any other college program and matching the entire SEC. The secret isn't just talent—it's a culture of focus, competition, and motivation that transforms good athletes into elite professionals.
Nearly three-quarters of San José State student athletes just achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher, pushing the entire department to its best academic performance ever. The Fall 2025 semester marks the second straight year of rising grades across all 20 sports teams.
The Russell Lady Broncos wrestling team received official recognition on the Kansas House floor after winning their first state championship. Representative Troy Waymaster celebrated the athletes who brought home the 3-2-1A title to their small Kansas community.
Student athletes at Arkansas State just proved excellence in sports and studies aren't mutually exclusive. The Red Wolves athletic department shattered their GPA record for the second semester in a row.
Every single athlete Fenwick High School sent to the state track championship came home with a medal. The small Catholic school's program has exploded from 16 athletes to nearly 60 in just six years.
Arkansas State University student-athletes just shattered their own academic record with a 3.25 GPA, the second consecutive semester they've set a new high. Even better, 68 athletes earned perfect 4.0s, the most in school history. #
Oklahoma State University's student-athletes are proving that championship performance happens in the classroom too. The athletic department just matched its all-time record with a 92% graduation rate.
North Adams High School senior Beau Hesler shattered Ohio's state record in the 400-meter dash with a blazing 16.52-second finish. The small-town athlete is headed to state finals in five events, bringing a trail of broken records and inspired teammates with him.
Seventeen-year-old AB Hernandez just made history by winning state championships in high jump and triple jump for the second year in a row. While protests happened blocks away, inside the stadium fans cheered and the focus stayed on athletic excellence.
Elementary students across Kansas engineered their own wind turbines to compete for a state title and a shot at the world championship. A traveling shark-shaped wind tunnel brought the excitement to schools before the big competition.
Arkansas State University's student-athletes just set their second consecutive semester GPA record, with 68 achieving perfect 4.0s. The Red Wolves proved you can excel both on the field and in the classroom.
As climate change drives temperatures higher, states are stepping up with new safety rules to protect young athletes from deadly heat illness. Six states now lead the nation with gold-standard protections including cooling tubs and heat monitoring equipment.
Host state Edo is dominating the Niger Delta Games after two days of competition, topping the medal table with 15 golds and 6 silvers. Nine states are competing across 16 sports in a week-long celebration of regional athletic talent.
Two high school athletes are on the verge of joining an elite group with 11 career state titles each. The CHSAA State Track & Field Championships begin Thursday with 61 returning champions competing across five classes.
Incoming Kansas State golfer Octavio Laurent just won the NCAA Division II National Championship with a bogey-free final round. The French freshman hasn't even played a single round for the Wildcats yet.
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