Hello everyone. Just trying to find out here, what is considered the most popular high school sport across America? Is there a specific sport that stands out among the rest?
Hello! Across the United States, the most popular high school sport, in terms of participation, is football. This data is consistent with statistics from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) which shows that football consistently has the highest number of participants especially in the male category.
However, it's interesting to note that if we're considering both boys and girls, track and field pretty much holds its own in terms of numbers participating. Basketball also ranks highly when you consider the total number of teams that exist, given that it's a sport which typically has a boys' and girls' team in every high school.
So, to answer succinctly: football is the standout for boys, while track and field and basketball hold their own when considering both genders. Note that these trends can also vary regionally - soccer might be less popular nationwide, but it can be the most popular sport in specific regions or states. It's always a good idea to look at local trends as well if you're considering this question in the context of a specific area.
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