Gary Adornato

Joined: Jun 17, 2024

Gary Adornato is the Senior VP of Content for High School On SI and SBLive Sports. He began covering high school sports with the Baltimore Sun in 1982, while still a mass communications major at Towson University. In 2003 became one of the first journalists to cover high school sports online while operating MIAASports.com, the official website of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association. Later, Adornato pioneered market-wide coverage of high school sports with DigitalSports.com, introducing video highlights and player interviews while assembling an award-winning editorial staff. In 2010, he launched VarsitySportsNetwork.com which became the premier source of high school media coverage in the state of Maryland. In 2022, he sold VSN to The Baltimore Banner and joined SBLive Sports as the company's East Coast Managing Editor.

State Associations will now have the ability to change the number of dives at championship meets, after to NFHS rule changes for 2026-27.

Maryland

First wave of boys and girls picks announced for nationally televised showcase at Towson University.

Citizens Bank Park, home of MLB's Philadelphia Phillies, will host the 2026 Perfect Game All-American Classic in August.

Baseball

One of the biggest stage in high school baseball is heading to one of the sport’s most iconic venues. Perfect Game announced Thursday that the 2026 DICK’S All-A

The NFHS has announce major rule changes, aimed at improving safety, for high school gymnastics.

National

New rules for 2026-27 season emphasize injury prevention, equipment standards and evolving floor exercise trends across high school gymnastics.

Girls Basketball

USA Basketball is bringing some of the nation’s top young talent to one of the sport’s biggest stages. The organization announced Friday that 42 athletes have b

Ridge View freshman Kayden Garvin is having a record-break freshman track season.

South Carolina

Kayden Garvin headlines next wave of Palmetto State high school track talent after national-level performance.

Missouri

The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) has officially announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class along with a full slate of postseason honors, recognizin

The NFHS has updated its high school soccer rules for the 2026-27 season.

Boys Soccer

Several significant rules updates are coming to high school soccer beginning with the 2026-27 school year, including changes involving goalkeepers, penalty kick

The NFHS has announced it 2026-27 Spirit Rules updates.

National

High school cheer and dance teams will see several rule adjustments beginning in the 2026-27 season as the National Federation of State High School Associations

Gary Adornato

Joined: Jun 17, 2024

NFHS Approves Swimming & Diving Rule Changes for 2026-27

Allegations of ‘Torture’ Have Been Made Against a Texas High School Football Program

The Baltimore Ravens' Investment In Girls Flag Football Grows to More Than $1 Million

Arkansas High School Track Coach Suspended After Confrontation Over Alleged Messages to a Minor

Maryland

Top High School Lacrosse Stars Revealed as 2026 All-America Senior Game Selections Begin Rollout

Baseball

MLB’s Next Stars Head to Philadelphia as Perfect Game All-American Classic Lands at Citizens Bank Park

National

NFHS Girls Gymnastics Rules Overhaul Targets Safety with Key Changes to Vault, Beam, Bars and Floor

Girls Basketball

USA Basketball Announces Star-Studded Women’s Junior National Team Minicamp Roster

South Carolina

South Carolina Freshman Sprinter Emerging as Force in 200m and 400m

Missouri

Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Unveils 2026 Hall of Fame Class and Statewide Award Winners

Boys Soccer

Goalkeepers to Get More Time and Penalty Kick Procedures Clarified as the NFHS Updates Soccer Rules

National

NFHS Updates High School Spirit Rules for 2026-27 Season With Safety and Skill Progression in Focus

Three Georgia Schools Fined Thousands of Dollars for Not Reporting Basketball Scores

NFHS 2026 Hall of Fame Class Includes Patrick Willis, Joe Carter and Iconic Stars from Five Sports

President Trump Calls for NIL Reform Before It 'Destroys' College, And High School, Sports

Why The Teddy Bridgewater Act Could Open the Door to a Pay-to-Win Era in High School Sports