News and Events
June 2025
First NFHS Flag Football Rules Publications Now Available
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 16, 2025) — The first rules publication for high school flag football – the nation’s fastest-growing emerging sport – is now available for purchase from the NFHS. The 2025-26 NFHS Flag Football Rules Book, and rules publications for six other fall sports, are available through the NFHS order fulfillment site at www.NFHS.com.
Other 2025-26 rules publications are now available for the sports of football, volleyball, field hockey, swimming and diving, soccer and spirit.
The NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee met earlier this year to develop the first national[…]
Goaltending and Basket Interference Addressed in 2025-26 Basketball Rules Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 28, 2025) —
A trio of changes to address when goaltending and basket interference are called are among the changes to high school basketball rules for the 2025-26 season.
These revisions to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book are among the six changes recommended by the Basketball Rules Committee during its April 28-30 meeting in Indianapolis – all of which were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 4-22-3 has been added to indicate that a ball is considered to be on its downward flight once it contacts[…]
2025 DIAA Softball State Champions Crowned
Dover, DE – June 2, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) announces the 2025 DIAA Softball State Champion: the No. 2 seed Caravel Academy Buccaneers.
In a thrilling championship matchup held at the University of Delaware’s Delaware Diamond, Caravel Academy secured the state title with a 3-2 victory over the No. 12 seed Sussex Technical High School Ravens.
DIAA commends both teams for their impressive journeys to the championship. We extend our deepest appreciation to the DIAA Softball Committee for their leadership and commitment throughout the season. A special thanks goes to the University of Delaware and their staff for providing a[…]
2025 DIAA Girls Soccer Division I & Division II State Champions Crowned
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Dover, DE – June 1, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly announces the 2025 DIAA Girls Soccer Division I and Division II State Champions. In the Division I Championship, the No. 1 seed Appoquinimink High School captured the title with a 4-0 win over the No. 2 seed Middletown High School, showcasing their strength on both ends of the field. In the Division II Championship match, the No. 1 seed Caravel Academy secured a thrilling overtime 1-0 victory over the No. 2 seed Saint Mark’s in a competitive showdown[…] |
2025 DIAA Baseball State Champions Crowned
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Dover, DE – June 1, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly announces the 2025 DIAA Baseball State Champion. In the championship matchup held at Frawley Stadium, the No. 1 seed Cape Henlopen High School Vikings captured the title with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the No. 6 seed Conrad Schools of Science Red Wolves. Cape Henlopen showcased resilience and skill in a contest that highlighted the high level of talent across Delaware high school baseball. DIAA extends its sincere appreciation to the DIAA Baseball Committee for their dedication and leadership throughout the season. We[…] |
May 2025
2025 DIAA Girls & Boys Lacrosse State Champions Crowned
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Dover, DE – June 1, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly announces the 2025 DIAA Girls Soccer Division I and Division II State Champions. In the Division I Championship, the No. 1 seed Appoquinimink High School captured the title with a 4-0 win over the No. 2 seed Middletown High School, showcasing their strength on both ends of the field. In the Division II Championship match, the No. 1 seed Caravel Academy secured a thrilling overtime 1-0 victory over the No. 2 seed Saint Mark’s in a competitive showdown[…] |