Our school district recently made an absurd suggestion that high school sports should no longer be funded. However, I and many other students believe that high school sports now benefit students. Sports benefit players educationally, they help them develop the ability to set and pursue goals, and they foster educational aspirations, closer ties to school, and career aspirations. Funding for high school sports should continue. According to the National Federation of State High School Activities Associations, sports promote "participation and sportsmanship" with the goal of "developing good citizens through interscholastic activities that provide equitable opportunities, recognition positive and learning experiences for students. students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals. Getting involved in high school sports helps increase academic success. If sports are not funded, students' grades may drop and they may even be less successful in school. Andre Gregory is a high school student involved in several sports. He says hi...