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National Signing Day 2013 (live updates)

National Signing Day signifies the most anticipated day of the year for high school players and college programs across the nation. National Signing Day Major Announcements (live updates) 7:42 a.m. -- Elijah Daniel from the Avon Orioles (IN

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Video: Hilarious high school hockey commercial

Check out this hilarious commercial created by the Clarkston High School (Michigan) hockey club in preparation for their rivalry game against Lake Orion:

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Notice: Early truncation of DS Reporter Contest

DigitalSports Reporters, All DS Reporter contest participants are hereby notified that the DS Reporter contest, originally scheduled to run through August 1, 2013, will expire and truncate on February 28, 2013, 5 p.m. EST. Contest prizes will be

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High school football coach wins NFL honor

When Seattle Seahawks defensive end Greg Scruggs nominated his high school football coach, Steve Specht, for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award, he never expected him to win. So it came as a shock when he found out that Specht woun

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Ice hockey trainer saves high school player’s life

It's something you never want to see in sports - an injury so bad that you actually have to physically turn away from its gruesomeness. Don't tell that to Methuen High (Mass.) trainer Janielle Martin, though, who rushed to the aid of varsity for

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Video: Miracle halfcourt shot wins game for Illinois high school

Check out this desperation shot from Lincoln-Way North (Illinois) senior guard Denton Wallace. Having just two seconds to work with, Wallace heaved a last second shot off the backboard and in to defeat rival Amos Alonzo Stagg:

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup (January 25, 2013)

The DigitalSports Reporter App is now available. Check it out! If you haven't seen this full field goal from the La Costa Canyon High School lacrosse goalie, you're missing out. The San Francisco 49ers are looking to their high schoo

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DS Reporter App is Live! Download it for FREE Now!

Dear DigitalSports Members, News Flash! Improved DigitalSports Reporter mobile app is now available for iPhones and iPads! With the DS Reporter App: Upload photos and videos instantaneously Post articles Create pages ...and much m

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Video: Lacrosse goalie scores full field shot

Now, this isn't something you see every day. Check out La Costa Canyon High School (Carlsbad, CA) lacrosse goalie Bryan Cooper chuck a full field shot over everyone and in to the opposing goal: Wow!

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49ers look to high school selves for motivation

In preparation for their 2013 NFL playoff run, San Francisco 49ers head coach, Jim Harbaugh, wanted to give his players the motivation they needed to make a great Super Bowl run. He did just that during wild-card weekend by bringing the players back

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Thank you!

We would like to thank the Central League (PA) and Baltimore City Public Schools (MD) for having us present the DigitalSports mission to athletic directors and board members of their respective regions this week! It was a pleasure meeting all of you

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Alabama defeats Notre Dame to win BCS title

In the end, it wasn't the close game everyone wanted it to be. But for the Alabama Crimson Tide, it was historic. It was a magical season for Notre Dame, who reignited the nation's love for the Fighting Irish. Ultimately, though, the SEC represent

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Video: Best slam dunks of 2012

Check out this awesome video compilation of the best slam dunks of 2012 from high school athletes across the nation: Video courtesy of Home Team Hoops.

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Michigan prep school shows holiday spirit by helping those less fortunate

Usually around this time of year, we hear some truly fantastic stories about people giving back to their communities. Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer High School proved that this year is no different. Inspired by a local sports radio talk show that

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Video: Monster tomahawk dunk from Ohio junior

Check out this crowd pleasing, monster tomahawk slam dunk from Turpin High (Ohio) junior Zach McCormick. Nice little alley-oop set up from his teammate, too: McCormick's dunk landed him a spot on SportsCenters' Top 10.  

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Happy Holidays from DigitalSports!

All of us at DigitalSports wish you all a very safe and happy holiday!

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DigitalSports sends its thoughts out to Sandy Hook Elementary

All of us at DigitalSports would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families in light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT. As a company who emphasizes much of its focus on the value of education, student success, a

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2012 National Athletic Directors Conference

Dave O'Neal and Mt. Anthony HS AD discuss LeagueMinder.

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One-handed high school basketball player shines in Georgia

He started playing when he was six. Five years later, he was playing guard for Woodland Middle School in Brentwood, Tennessee. Now, at 16, in his junior year at Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia, Zach Hodskins is making headlines not because

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Buzzer Beater: Wisconsin high school basketball player beats clock

Check out this incredible buzzer beater by Monticello (Wis.) High junior Lucas Marty:  

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Video: Middle school wrestler defines sportsmanship

All 13-year-old Jared Stevens of Sunset Middle School ever wanted to do was participate in his very first wrestling match. Many thought it would never happen, though. Not because he wasn't talented enough or too small, but because he suffered fro

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup (November 30, 2012)

California School for the Deaf varsity football team, amazingly, wins league title. Georgia high school placekicker booms a 61-yard field goal. Sam Gordon is back in the news again. This time, she's featured on the cover of a Wheati

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California School for the Deaf football team wins league title

High school sports are often grueling, competitive, and filled with emotion. Each and every week, teams from around the nation strategize on how to overcome weaknesses and obstacles to ultimately achieve success. But rarely do those obstacles eve

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Video: Georgia high school kicker nails 61-yard field goal in losing effort

East Paulding High (Ga.) placekicker Miles Hemphill may not have led his team to the next round in their post season run, but his 61-yard field goal has gone down in the record books as the third longest field goal in state history. According to

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Female football phenom lands spot on Wheaties cereal box

Remember female athlete Sam Gordon tearing up a youth boys football league in Utah? Well, her YouTube highlight reel just landed her a spot on the cover of a Wheaties cereal box. Gordon, aka "Sweet Feet," is truly a role model for female athletes

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Female high school football coach puts academics first

  Natalie Randolph has turned in to the perfect role model for young athletes and students everywhere. Not only is she the only active female high school head football coach (Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C.), but she is activel

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NHL team offers arena to high school affected by Hurricane Sandy

The charitable efforts continue to mount in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as the New Jersey Devils have offered up their arena to the East Side High (N.J.) hockey team. East Side High's hockey arena, the Ironbound Recreation Center, remains without

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup (November 16, 2012)

Carlo Garcia nails a 54-yard field goal in his final high school game to win state title. Have you ever seen a punt return turn in to a punt return for a touchdown for the opposing team? Washington County, MD, soccer teams play one f

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Senior place-kicker ends high school career with state title winning field goal

Carlo Garcia probably could not have envisioned a better way to end his high school football career for the Manti (Utah) High Templars. In the biggest game of the season, Garcia nailed a 54-yard field goal to solidify Manti High's second stra

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Video: Canadian high school football team pulls off crazy trick play

Have you ever seen a punt turned in to a returned punt touchdown? If not, you are in for a surprise. The Winnipeg (Manitoba) Kelvin High School football team prepared to receive a punt from their opponent. Everyone anxiously awaited a return run -

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Washington County high school soccer teams score one for charity

Senior soccer players in Washington County, MD, finished off their season with an event to help out those less fortunate. In just its third year, the "Kick'n It For A Cause" event generated over $1,300 toward the Shirley B. Robison Memorial Fund,

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N.C. high school quarterback breaks single game record for throwing yards

Davidson Day High School (N.C.) quarterback Will Grier has a lot to be proud of. Last Friday night, Grier threw for 837 yards in a 104-80 slugfest against Harrells Christian Academy, shattering the previous record of 764 yards thrown by Pacific P

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup (November 9, 2012)

Female football player Sam Gordon shows who's boss in a boys youth football program. DigitalSports has updated their school and team page navigation bar to mirror that of the home page. This is one of many changes in store for school and t

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Video: Female football player impresses in boys youth league

Female Utah youngster Sam Gordon showcases some impressive athletic skills in a boys youth football league. Check out her highlight reel here: Check out the full story at TheBigLead.com.

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DS Update: School page navigation bar improved

Dear DigitalSportsยฎ Members, The navigation bar at the top of your school and team pages has been updated to mirror that of the home page. This was a minor edit, but is the first of many changes the school and team pages will be undergoing in

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Point Pleasant Beach football players aid Hurricane Sandy victims

Most towns along the New Jersey coast were decimated by Hurricane Sandy. In fact, a lot of those towns are still in recovery mode; many are still without homes; and scores are still without power. But during this very trying time, and as is usuall

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Video: High school player returns missed field goal 109-plus yards

It seems we see an incredible sports play just about everyday. And just when you thought you've seen it all, Sharyland High School (Mission, Texas) football player Sean Landez goes ahead and does this - a 109-yard return off of an Edinburg High Schoo

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High school football star steps out of bounds for grieving teammate

St. Clairsville High (Ohio) star running back, Michael Ferns, had already been accepted to the Michigan Wolverine football program. The highly regarded recruit has put up spectacular numbers for the Red Devils in his high school career and drew the i

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The Punt: A 96-yard Boom From Lake Wales Kicker

Check out this boom of a kick by Lake Wales (Fla.) kicker, Tate Mathewson. Mathewson took a high snap, rolled back to his own goal line to avoid being tackled by the Winter Haven defense, and proceeded to blast a kick that traveled 60 yards in the

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San Francisco Giants Bring Home World Series Title

For the second time in three years, the San Francisco Giants are World Series champions. Last night's victory capped off an improable post season for the Giants. Having staved off elimination six times in both the National League Division and Cham

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup

If you haven't gotten involved in the DS Reporter Contest yet, what are you waiting for? Start accumulating points today. We have already had some high school students taking advantage of the contest. The grand prize is a $10,000 college scholar

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How To Accumulate Points For The DS Reporter Contest

Are you a high school student taking advantage of the DS Reporter Contest yet? If not, you can still participate, gain points and earn a chance at a $10,000 college scholarship! Here is a break down of how the points system works: Point system

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LaMarr Woodley Helps Save Saginaw Athletics

Saginaw Public Schools in Michigan were suffering from the consequences of the recession. Athletic programs were about to be cut. The only way student-athletes with the ambition of making it to the professional ranks had a chance to pursue their drea

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DigitalSports Weekly Roundup

Fall playoffs have already begun for high school sports around the country! Get in the game. Post content to your DigitalSports school site and get your community involved!   Clint Dempsey made many soccer fans happy on Tuesday

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U.S. Men’s Soccer Advances!

Clint Dempsey had two goals and an assist, as the United States rallied against Guatemala last night to reach next year's final round of the World Cup qualifying. Last night's game marked the United States' first elimination game in qualifying sin

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Fall Playoffs to Begin Soon for High Schools Around the Nation!

It's that time of year again! High school sports fall playoff games will begin in the next few weeks. Are you confident about your school team's chances? If so, post to your free DigitalSportsยฎ web site if you want to provide a playoff preview, s

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Felix Baumgartner Makes History With Record Skydive!

In case you missed the live stream on DigitalSports yesterday, Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner became the first person in history to jump from a height of 22 miles. Baumgartner broke the record of U.S. Air Force Captain Joseph Kit

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DS Reporter Nation: The Resource for Sports Journalism

Don't forget to head on over to DS Reporterโ„ข Nation. This is your one-stop shop for all things sports journalism. It acts as a resource page for any and every user of the DigitalSportsยฎ site who wishes to utilize the siteโ€™s many features. Hav

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