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Connecticut high school sports participation declines as national total hits record high

Connecticut fell to 32nd nationally with 107,053 participants, down 4.13% from 2024-25, according to NFHS.

Image from article: Connecticut high school sports participation declines as national total hits record high — Southington players celebrate a touchdown during their flag football game against East Hartford Tuesday April 14, 2026 Southington High School. There is a rise in flag football teams throughout the state. Nationally, girls flag football participation increased by 48.7%, from 68,847 participants in 2024-25 to 102,360 in 2025-26. Girls flag football has also grown significantly in Connecticut, with 23 schools participating in the 2026 tournament, up from 10 in its inaugural year in 2025. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media)

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