Return of high school athletics may help students get grades up
WIAA says students are eligible to play with one F
By Tim Martinez, Columbian
Assistant Sports Editor
Published: January 30, 2021, 9:20pm
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With some sports' seasons delayed, such as football, it has created an opportunity for struggling students to get their grades in order potentially before competitions begin. (The Columbian files)
More than anyone, high school athletic directors know the impact athletics can have on a student’s academic performance.
And during remote learning, the absence of athletics has compounded students’ struggles.
“Hands down,” La Center athletic director Matt Cooke said. “I could name, right off the top of my head, 10 athletes who need athletics to be the motivated to do well in school.”