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May 2025
In the United States, how many innings was the longest high school baseball game ever?
ANSWER: 25 innings. The longest game on record, according to the NFHS Record Book, is 25 innings. Honolulu Kamehameha and McKinley high schools played 25 innings in 1967 with Kamehameha winning 9-7. Hayward and San Lorenzo, two California high schools, also played 25 innings with Hayward winning 2-1 in a 1975 game.
In softball what is the distance from the pitcher’s mound to the plate?
ANSWER: 43 feet. In high school and college softball, the distance from the front of the pitching rubber to home plate is 43 feet. The pitching rubber is a white slab that is 24 inches long by 6 inches wide.
Who holds the girl’s high school record for the fastest 100-meter sprint in track?
ANSWER: Shawnti Jackson.
Shawnti Jackson holds the girls’ high school record for the fastest 100-meter sprint with a time of 10.89 seconds. Jackson set the record at the 2023 Music City Track Carnival in Nashville.
April 2025
In baseball, what are the only two defensive positions allowed or required to use a mitt instead of a glove?
ANSWER: Catcher and first base. These mitts are called catcher’s mitts and are larger than other gloves, with extra padding around the perimeter. First basemen usually wear mitts with extra padding in the palm and more flexibility than catcher’s mitts, but less flexibility than other infield gloves.
A defensive technique in boys volleyball where the hand is extended and slid along the floor palm down while the player dives is called a?
ANSWER: Pancake. It’s best to use the pancake when the ball is falling fast, and you have to sacrifice your body to keep the ball alive. Pancakes are great because you can use either hand to pop the ball up. Since a pancake only bounces the ball a few feet off the ground, teammates will swarm to the area to play the next contact.
What current high school spring sport was only an Olympic sport in 1904 and 1908?
ANSWER: Lacrosse. It was also held as a demonstration event at the 1928, 1932, and 1948 Summer Olympics.
March 2025
What Baseball innovation was legalized in 1884?
ANSWER: Overhand Pitching. It wasn’t until 1884 that the National League voted to lift the ban on overhand pitching. The American League allowed pitchers to use a modified sidearm in 1884, as long as their hand didn’t raise above the shoulder during release but then lifted all restrictions on pitching in 1885.
What is the name of the oldest golf course in the world?
ANSWER: Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. Located on the east coast of Scotland, St Andrews Old Course is the oldest golf course in the world. Golf has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400 AD and the Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the Home of Golf.
Which women’s college soccer team has the most national championships?
ANSWER: The University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer Team. The University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer Team has the most national championships with 22. They also won the inaugural NCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Championship in 1982.
February 2025
When basketball was first invented in 1891, what was originally used as the goals?
ANSWER: Peach baskets were used as the goals, and they were attached to the balcony of the gymnasium at each end of the court. The peach baskets were sufficient initially, but later the bottoms were removed to avoid having to retrieve the ball after every score.
When performing the breaststroke in competition, how many hands need to touch the wall when performing a turn or finishing a length?
ANSWER: Both hands simultaneously; meaning they need to touch the wall with both hands at the same time.
How long is the first overtime period in high school wrestling?
ANSWER: In high school wrestling, the first overtime period is typically 1 minute long. If neither wrestler scores during this overtime period, additional overtime periods or tie-breaking criteria may be used to determine the winner of the match.
January 2025
How many laps make up a 1600-meter race on a standard 200-meter indoor track?
ANSWER: You need to run 8 laps on a 200-meter track (1600 meters ÷ 200 meters per lap = 8 laps).
In what year did women’s basketball become an Olympic sport?
ANSWER: Women’s basketball became an Olympic sport in 1976 during the Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada.
In a swim meet, what is the order of the strokes in an individual medley?
ANSWER: 1. Butterfly 2. Backstroke 3. Breaststroke 4. Freestyle
December 2024
In what year was basketball invented?
ANSWER: Basketball was invented by Springfield College instructor and graduate student James Naismith in 1891. He is known as the “Father of Basketball” and wrote the original 13 rules of basketball.
In swimming, how many different standard strokes are there?
ANSWER: There are four different standard strokes in swimming: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
What are the two main types of wrestling recognized in the Olympics?
ANSWER: Freestyle Wrestling – This style allows wrestlers to use both their arms and legs to execute moves and holds on their opponents. It is characterized by its emphasis on quick action and high-scoring techniques.
Greco-Roman Wrestling – In this style, wrestlers are only allowed to use their upper bodies and arms to attack and defend. Moves below the waist are not permitted, distinguishing it from freestyle wrestling.
November 2024
What is the name of the main stadium which hosts the US Open tennis tournament?
ANSWER: The main stadium that hosts the US Open tennis tournament is called Arthur Ashe Stadium. Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis arena at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. With a seating capacity of around 23,700, it’s the biggest tennis venue and the home to the main court at the US Open Championships.
What year did the first ever women’s golf tournament take place?
ANSWER: 1811. On January 9, the first known women’s golf tournament was held at the Musselburgh Golf Club in Scotland. The tournament was organized by Musselburgh Golf Club, for the wives of local fishermen.
What is a libero in Volleyball?
ANSWER: A libero is a defensive specialist who plays only in the back row, serves, and does not rotate to the front line. The libero wears a different colored jersey than the rest of the team.
October 2024
How many yards is the standard length of an American football field, including the end zones?
ANSWER: 120 yards (100 yards for the field of play plus two 10-yard end zones).
What was the first year that women’s field hockey was included as an Olympic sport?
ANSWER: Women’s field hockey was first included in the Olympic Games in 1980, held in Moscow. The gold medal was won by Zimbabwe, the silver medal by Czechoslovakia, and the bronze medal by the Soviet Union.
What is the usual distance for a U.S. HS cross-country race?
ANSWER: A typical high school cross-country race usually covers a distance of 5 kilometers (5K). This distance is equivalent to approximately 3.1 miles. It’s a standard distance for high school cross-country competitions across the country.
What is the name of the main stadium which hosts the US Open tennis tournament?
ANSWER: The main stadium that hosts the US Open tennis tournament is called Arthur Ashe Stadium. Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis arena at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. With a seating capacity of around 23,700, it’s the biggest tennis venue and the home to the main court at the US Open Championships.
September 2024
How many players in the NFL Hall of Fame were born in North Carolina?
ANSWER: 7: Bruce Matthews (OL) 2007. Bobby Bell (LB) 1983. Carl Eller (DE) 2004. Sonny Jurgensen (QB) 1983. Dwight Stephenson (C) 1998. Chris Hanburger (LB) 2011. Julius Peppers (DE) 2024.
In Cheerleading, what is a “herkie”?
ANSWER: A “herkie” is a type of jump in cheerleading. It involves extending one leg straight out to the side while the other leg is bent at the knee and tucked in towards the body. This jump requires strength, flexibility, and coordination. It is often performed during cheer routines to add visual appeal and excitement.
What is the usual distance for a U.S. HS Cross-Country race?
ANSWER: A typical high school Cross-Country race usually covers a distance of 5 kilometers (5K). This distance is equivalent to approximately 3.1 miles. It’s a standard distance for high school Cross-Country competitions across the country.
August 2024
In what year was the first game of American football played?
ANSWER: 1869. American football evolved in the United States, originating from the sports of soccer and rugby. The first American football game was played on November 6, 1869, between two college teams, Rutgers and Princeton, using rules based on the rules of soccer at the time.
In Cheerleading, what are stunts that have only one leg supporting and the other by your knee?
ANSWER: In cheerleading, stunts that involve one leg supporting and the other leg positioned near the knee are known as “liberty” or “lib” stunts.
