And yet, girls seem to be more interested than ever in contact. Ice hockey, rugby, and football (of the tackle, seven-on-seven, and flag varieties) are all among the fastest-growing sports for teenage girls. And at American high schools last academic year, more girls played on teams for wrestling than field hockey, gymnastics, or dance.

Each Monday during the school year, the Chronicle will nominate five athletes who had outstanding performances during the previous week. Voting will begin Monday morning and close Wednesday night at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced each Thursday morning.

Uncrowned is a new destination for all things MMA, boxing, wrestling, and more, featuring Ariel Helwani. It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Girls Sports Athlete of the ...

A ballot initiative that would require student athletes to only join sports teams that correspond to their biological sex has qualified for the November ballot, according to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.

Lauren Knego is a veteran high school sports reporter covering boys soccer, girls basketball and.