McCamey Independent School District and Athletic Director Michael Woodard were each issued a two-year probation and public reprimand by the state’s student athletics body after a video went viral showing a catcher throwing a ball directly at a batter’s head at close range during a game in early May.

The Foster Boys’ Water Polo Team completed their 2022 season with a record of 18-10 and 2. The Falcons competed against mostly 6A schools in this inaugural season of water polo in the University Interscholastic League. On their way to making their first appearance at the UIL State Tournament in San Antonio, the team upset 5 of those 6A schools to claim the Region 3 Championship.

Here are things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 26:

House Bill 25 will require student athletes who compete in interscholastic competition to play on sports teams that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate at or near their time of birth.

If the bill becomes law, Texas will join at least five other states that have passed such legislation.

Under House Bill 25, K-12 student athletes would be prohibited from competing on school sports teams aligned with their gender identity. The bill will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.

If passed, Texas' anti-transgender legislation will require student athletes to play on school sports teams that don't align with their gender identity.

SAN ANTONIO - There was a buzz of excitement around the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Sunday morning.

SAN ANTONIO - The University Interscholastic League (UIL), which oversees the governance of public school athletics in Texas, is currently "very entrenched in the process" of understanding the new Name, Image and Likeness rules.

Gov. Greg Abbott added the legislation to the special session agenda after similar bills failed to pass during the regular session earlier this year.

Transgender students would be banned from competing on school sports teams based on their gender identity under a bill that received initial approval from the Texas Senate on Wednesday.

HOUSTON – Sports teams and venues in the Houston area seem to be taking a cautious approach after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott decided to lift capacity limits and the mask mandate starting next week. According to an email sent to season ticket holders, fans will be welcomes back to the stadium in April but in limited numbers. Season ticket holders still have their tickets available and have several options to use them, change them, donate them or pause the account. For more information, season ticket holders can call 713-259-8300.

"The Texas High School Coaches Association is very excited to announce our partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. "High school football in Texas represents passion, heritage and tradition," said Charlotte Jones, Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. "It spans generations of families in communities that reach from Texarkana to El Paso, and the Dallas Cowboys are proud to join the Texas High School Coaches Association in recognizing the 100 years of high school football in Texas. About the Texas High School Coaches Association: The Texas High School Coaches' Association (THSCA) is the principal advocate and leadership organization forTexas high school coaches. Our mission statement is simply this: To help and serve our Texas high school coaches as they work to help and serve our student athletes.

AS MIKE WALKER STOOD ON THE SIDE OF THE FIELD WATCHING THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM FACE OFF AGAINST KINKAID, A THOUGHT CROSSED HIS MIND. As the Director of Athletics for Second Baptist School, Walker, like many, had to quickly pivot his athletic department from in-person, on-campus teaching to being fully online. "I evaluated where we are, mapped out where we need to be and talked through these strategies with coaches," Walker said. "I am really excited about the future of SBS Athletics. The SBS athletics department worked hard to stay connected with each other and their student athletes during the worldwide pandemic, and it looks like their efforts paid off.

Last week, the University Interscholastic League announced its plans for the fall sports. Class 4A and below would begin on time, while Class 5A and 6A are slated to start a month later than they would normally. KPRC Channel 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy caught up with UIL Deputy Director Dr. Jamey Harrison recently to discuss the UIL's decision and the fluidity of the situation as we move forward. (Video courtesy of VYPE Media Partner KPRC2)

The Huffman ISD athletic director and head football coach knew Harris County was set to make an announcement, which he thought could be "intriguing". Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo had made the announcement that all public and non-religious private schools inside Harris County could not start face-to-face instruction until September 8, the Tuesday following Labor Day. Those dates are all shifted for Huffman, which is the only school in District 10-4A-DI that falls within the Harris County line. According to the Texas Department of Health Services COVID-19 tracking website, as of Friday evening, Harris County was leading the State of Texas (of the 250 counties that have reported) with 61,416 cases. For football, Huffman was paired with Livingston, Lumberton, Orange Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Splendora and Vidor.

AUSTIN, Texas – While some big cities in Texas are reporting signs that an alarming surge in cases of the coronavirus may be leveling off, officials in counties along the border with Mexico said Tuesday that the outlook there remains bleak. Greg Abbott’s past mandates that do not allow local officials to set their own stay-at-home restrictions. Texas on Tuesday reported more than 9,300 confirmed new cases and 131 deaths, the state’s second deadliest day of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Texas is pressing ahead with plans for high school football this fall. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

HOUSTON The University Interscholastic League announced Tuesday that it has decided to delay fall semester athletic activities due to the varying numbers of COVID-19 cases across different geographic areas of the state.According to a news release, the delay will affect volleyball, football for 5A and 6A schools and marching band for all conferences until Sept. 7. The plan gives 1A through 4A schools the opportunity to start on schedule while providing the necessary delays to more highly populated schools that may be more affected by coronavirus, the release said. According to the release, the plan also acknowledges that the COVID-19 situation is in flux and every community is affected differently, so it allows for local flexibility and encourages districts to plan for possible interruptions in order to complete district seasons.Our goal in releasing this plan is to provide a path forward for Texas students and schools, said UIL Executive Director, Charles Breithaupt. According to the release, the changes are set to go into effect on Aug. 1. Go to the UIL website for more information.

A high school football game at Buc Stadium in Corpus Christi in 2019. USA TODAY NETWORK via ReutersHigh school athletes who attend smaller public schools in Texas can start practicing volleyball and football as soon as Aug. 3. Schools with the 1A to 4A designation can start meeting for games and meets in mid- to late-August. Schools in 5A or 6A, which are the biggest schools, will have to wait until September. Just last week Texas education officials relaxed a previous order that would have given public schools just three weeks from the start of the fall semester to reopen classrooms for in-person instruction.

Coach Burnis Simon (God Rest his soul) was my High School HC and he is the reason I want to be a high school coach and love what I do. In a survey conducted by the Minnesota State High School League in 2007, it stated the average GPA of a high school athlete was 2.84, while a non-athlete was a 2.68. I am forever grateful for my high school coaches and would not be where I am at today without them. The list goes on and on when it comes to the impact of a high school coach and high school sports. High school is the sports Games, band concerts, choir concerts, theater Performances and all that go into your high school years.

High school sports across the country are in doubt across the country. Already this week California announced it would delay fall high school sports until spring even as Florida officials decided to press ahead with no changes to its July 27 start. Many of those Texas schools are located in large urban areas that have been hit hardest by the pandemic. Many Texas school districts are already adjusting the calendars for later starts and weeks of online learning to start the school year. Tim Teykl, head coach at Class 6A Alvin High School outside Houston, said he was happy with the delay because it is not a cancellation of the season.

The question: Can students who learn remotely participate in sports, extracurricular activities? Earlier in July, the University Interscholastic League stated that students who opt to learn remotely over in-person learning because of the coronavirus pandemic can participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Students participating in remote learning offered by their school district, whether synchronous or asynchronous (as defined by TEA), may participate in UIL activities if they meet all other UIL eligibility requirements, the UIL stated on its website. Students must be enrolled in remote learning options through the school the student will represent. Here is the list of UIL eligibility requirements students must meet to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities.

On Friday, the University Interscholastic League announced that students who opt to learn remotely over in-person learning because of the coronavirus pandemic can participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Students participating in remote learning offered by their school district, whether synchronous or asynchronous (as defined by TEA), may participate in UIL activities if they meet all other UIL eligibility requirements, the UIL stated on its website. Students must be enrolled in remote learning options through the school the student will represent. Schools should develop grading policies for remote learning options that outline the criteria for determining if a student is passing all courses at the end of grading and evaluation periods, the UIL stated on its website. Here is the list of UIL eligibility requirements students must meet to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities.

AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.

AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.

HOUSTON – The University Interscholastic League made it official Monday -- the state football championships are coming to Houston. The UIL formally announced it will bring the event to NRG Stadium on Dec. 17 through Dec. 19 for 10 games in three days. Kevin Hoffman of the Harris County Sports and Convention Corp. said the games will be beneficial for the city. "I anticipate that will be the case as long as football is in Texas. So every year, we will work hard with the UIL to make something like this happen."