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Athletics

The Howard County interscholastic athletics program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a variety of sports throughout the school year.

Objectives

  • Improve academic performance,
  • Provide opportunities for students to extend physical education interests,
  • Foster better interpersonal relationships through sports participation,
  • Encourage student enthusiasm for interschool contests,
  • Channel student enthusiasm for interschool contests,
  • Channel student energies toward developing useful citizenship skills, and
  • Enhance school spirit and the learning environment.

By the Numbers

  • 9,724 student participants during the 2006-2007 school year
  • 444 junior varsity and varsity teams
  • 528 coaches
  • 5,900 athletic events annually
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