July 2025

As wearable technology and live streaming become increasingly common across all levels of sports, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has taken a firm stance on in-game technology use in high school softball. Starting with the 2026 season, players will no longer be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface, per a new rule approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament format and sites have been selected for the next two seasons. In 2026, the 1A Division I semifinals and finals will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City. The 2A and 1A Division II semifinals and finals will be played at White Auditorium in Emporia while 3A and 4A semifinals and finals will be played at The Hutchinson Sports Arena at Hutchinson Community College. In the largest school classifications, 5A and 6A semifinals and finals will be played at Koch Arena at Wichita State University. This will mark the first time since 1953 when state championship games of multiple classes were played at the same place.

As javelin continues to gain traction in high school athletics across the United States, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is taking a significant step toward standardization. Beginning with the 2026 season, the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book will officially include construction specifications for javelin implements.