SHOCKING: A growing number of middle school athletes — mostly boys — are intentionally repeating 8th grade to delay their start in high school, giving themselves another full year to get bigger, stronger, and faster, which in turn dramatically boosts their chances at elite high school spots, college scholarships, and massive NIL deals potentially worth millions.
William La Jeunesse: “Of 8M high school students in sports only 7% will play in college.”
“On the other hand, the [likely] number one pick in this year’s NBA draft, [AJ Dybantsa], did 8th grade twice.”
CRAZY IDEA: How about we let more kids be kids!
The Villages Charter Ethan Bevis is at the line for an attempt to take the lead in the Class 3A State Final 4 game vs Jackson.... THIS IS HOW THE GAME ENDS! WOW! @VHS_Hoops@VHSIndianSports@ethanbevis0
This is awesome: Bears star DT Gervon Dexter Sr. prays with his wife Bri'Anna on the field before every game he plays.
More NFL players need to do this 🙏
Refs R US Refs is delighted to announce the first annual preseason classic. This event is the first in a series of exciting initiatives we have planned for the upcoming year. We are grateful to the Buffalo Stampeders for teaming up with us to make this long-held ambition a realit
What a great Sunday at Villages Charter High School! We saw some top-notch basketball players in action all day. I would like to thank Allen Iverson Roundball Classic for giving us the opportunity to be involved in this event. Refs R US Refs Villages Charter High School.
🚨 COMING JANUARY 2026 🚨
The Showtime All-Stars Middle School All-American Game is headed to The Villages, Florida! 🌴🏈
🔥 Invite-Only Event
🔥 Top 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
🔥 Live Streamed Games
🔥 National Media Coverage
🔥 Coached by Former NFL & College Players