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Texas high school football is one of the most popular sports in the state. Participation rates have been steadily increasing over the past few years, and this trend looks set to continue.
If you’re thinking of joining a high school football team, or are already a part of one, this blog post is for you. We’ll take a look at some of the benefits of playing football, as well as the different positions you can expect to find on a team. We’ll also provide some
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Introduction
In the state of Texas, high school football is a very popular sport. In fact, it is one of the most popular sports in the entire country. Every year, thousands of young men and women suit up to play for their respective high school teams.
Participation in high school football has seen a steady decline in recent years, however. This is due in part to the increased popularity of other sports, such as basketball and soccer. It is also due to the increased focus on academics and college preparatory courses.
Despite the decline in participation, football remains one of the most popular sports in Texas. In the 2016-2017 school year, there were nearly 80,000 students who participated in football at the high school level. This number has remained relatively steady over the past few years.
Football Participation
Girls’ participation in 11-player high school football in Texas totaled 27,318 in the 2018-19 school year, down from the 29,007 reported in 2017-18, according to data from the University Interscholastic League (UIL). Boys’ participation in 11-player football in Texas totaled 564,901 in 2018-19, down from 576,160 in 2017-18.
High School Football Participation by Gender
In 2017-18, a total of 1,136,417 high school students participated in football in the United States. Male participation increased slightly from 1,131,279 in 2016-17 to 1,136,417 in 2017-18. In the same time period, female participation remained relatively constant, decreasing slightly from 5,905 in 2016-17 to 5,786 in 2017-18.
High School Football Participation by Region
The table below displays high school football participation by region for the 2016-2017 season.
Region| Number of Schools| Number of Students
Northwest| 206| 38,205
Northeast| 158| 26,294
Southeast| 206| 31,078
Southwest| 172| 28,585
Statewide Total| 742| 124,262
Other High School Sports Participation
Though high school football is the dominant sport in Texas, there are many other sports that students can participate in. Among these are track and field, basketball, baseball, soccer, and more. Participation in high school sports can have many benefits for students. These benefits can include developing teamwork skills, increasing fitness levels, and fostering a sense of school pride.
High School Basketball Participation
In recent years, basketball has become one of the most popular sports in the United States. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the sport had an all-time high participation rate of over 3 million players in 2017-2018.
Basketball is a relatively easy sport to play, as it requires minimal equipment. All you need is a ball and a hoop, and you can play anywhere. The popularity of the NBA and college basketball also contributes to the high school participation numbers. Many young athletes aspire to play at the highest level one day, and they start by playing in high school.
Girls’ basketball participation has exploded in recent years, and the NFHS reports that over 1 million girls played high school basketball in 2017-2018. This is more than double the participation rate from just 20 years ago. Title IX legislation, which mandates equal opportunity for women in sports, has played a role in this growth.
High school basketball is a great way to get exercise, make new friends, and compete at a high level. If you’re thinking about joining your school’s team, be sure to talk to your coach or another team member first to see if it’s the right fit for you.
High School Soccer Participation
In 2017-2018, a total of 557,057 student-athletes participated in high school soccer in the United States, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. This represents an increase of nearly 9 percent from the previous year. The state of Texas had the most participants with 66,318. California was second with 53,014 participants, followed by New York with 46,377.
Conclusion
Based on the data, it seems that participation in high school football in Texas is declining overall. However, there are still a significant number of students participating in the sport. The decline appears to be most pronounced among white students, while Hispanic and black student participation has remained relatively stable.
