As the high school football season comes to an end and the playoffs get closer, it is a good time to talk about common injuries in football and the benefits of playing high school sports. Football is one of the most popular sports for high school students in the United States. More than a million athletes play each year. But it also has one of the highest rates of serious injuries compared to other sports like basketball or soccer. Most injuries happen during games, and tackling is the main reason why. Even though injuries are common, playing football and other high school sports has many benefits.

Playing high school sports, including football, can help students do better in school. It also teaches important life skills like teamwork, discipline, leadership, time management and how to ha

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