High school sports are often referred to as education-based athletics.

In other words, the primary purpose of high school sports is to support and enrich the educational experience of students.

And in a world where some families often chase college scholarships, that fact can get overshadowed at times.

In fact, to some, that notion of “enriching the educational experience” feels Pollyannish, and that reality is something wildly different.

But according to the National Federation of High Schools, only 2 percent of high school students are awarded some form of college athletic scholarship.

Yet a larger percentage — maybe 10 percent — are actively pursuing to become one of the 2 percent.

And decisions made by some of that 10 percent are having a dramatic impact on the remaining 90 perce

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