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Girls belong in high school wrestling, and are thriving despite the challenges
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® In a dimly lit gym, the sound of heavy breathing and the slap of sneakers against...
The Rise of Girls’ Wrestling in America: A Revolution on the Mat
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Wrestling is no longer just for the boys. In May, Virginia added girls wrestling...
No Tryouts, No Travel, Just Play: Philadelphia Organizations Offer Youth Low-Stakes and Low-Cost Chance at Sports
By Eyitemi Odusola, Alanna Nicholson, Piper Mangold, Gabrielle Garcia and Natalie Spina June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® On a Tuesday...
Competitive youth sports culture leads to burnout and quitting for many in U.S.
By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya Manzano June 10, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old,...
Student athletes find artificial turf a painful adjustment
Jason Perloff and Leo Marzigliano June 3, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Many of the student-athletes who play on the new artificial turf...
Texas youth face barriers to sports participation
By Bethel Kifle, Cindy Tiny, Angel Trevi ño and Lauren Wong May 28, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® This story was posted on The Bard Wire's...
Team bonding drives success on the field and connection between players
By Noah Lenn, William Holt and Michael Pewett May 28, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® “Airball!” Esaw Ghiorghis, captain of the varsity...
High school students struggling to cope with return to school- Counselors needed as students return to school following
October 21, 2024 By Nicole Cortes, Zioni Moore and Whitney Souffrant Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published in USA Today on...
School should come first, but sports are important too
October 10, 2024 By Jason Perloff and Leo Marzigliano Youthcast Media Group® Student-athletes in their graduating gowns on the basketball...
Living - and studying - with an IEP
October 8, 2024 By Hannah Henderson Youthcast Media Group® This story was published in MindSite News on October 11, 2024. Hannah...
Alternative Learning Centers Break Prison Pipeline
October 8, 2024 By Morgan Milman and Naomi Thayer Youthcast Media Group® Alternative schools are not what you might think. They are not...
Philly Students Seek Higher Standards for the Future
August 8, 2024 By Zahiya Daniels, Natalie Spina, Eyitemi Odusola, Ericka Otero, and Kayla Pressly Youthcast Media Group ® This story was...
SEPTA delays result in unexcused absences, stress and anxiety for Philly students
August 5, 2024 By Zahiya Daniels, Toga Mohamed, Eyitemi Odusola, and Elijah Sanford Abdul-Aziz Youthcast Media Group ® This story was...
DC high school students look outside school system for help getting into college
August 5, 2024 By Paloma Munoz, Rossy Soto, Armani Bailey and Angely Pena-Agramonte Youthcast Media Group® Abigail Soto came home every...
Pressure builds for more high schools to better prepare students for careers, real-world
July 23, 2024 By Ste’jonn Gibson, Destiny Clay and Angely Pena-Agramonte Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published in Black News...
Miami high school students, especially first-gen, say they need more help getting into and staying in college
But magnet schools, nonprofits are helping June 10, 2024 By Sarahi Lovo, Melanie Cabrera, Veronica Martinez, D’arin Floyd-Baldwin and...
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