The contracts have begun to trickle down to the high school level after the NCAA’s decision last year to allow college athletes to monetize their stardom.
The 19th Annual (after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic) returns tonight (June 24) to the Yakima Convention Center to honor athletes, teams, and coaches throughout the Yakima Valley and Central Washington in 21 different high school sports.
Every week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association names their student-athletes for "outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities."
This week, a standout performance by a West Valley Rams Sophomore Quarterback got the nod.
An online petition has been created and is looking to collect 15,000 electronic "signatures" to present to the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association to allow for more people to attend games, matches and events.
The WIAA has partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to offer all student-athletes that attend WIAA schools a 20% discount off your entire purchase this Friday through Monday!
The WIAA has partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to offer all student-athletes that attend WIAA schools a 20% discount off your entire purchase this Friday through Monday!
In a video posted on the Yakima Public Schools Facebook page, a new scoreboard was being prepared for installation at Zaepfel Stadium on the campus of Eisenhower High School in Yakima.