Are High School Sports Good For Kids?

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Some may say that school sports shouldn’t be allowed, but on the other hand it should stay. According to “what in the name of high school sports” and “are high school sports good for kids”, explain why there should be keep high school sports. Students can keep their GPA (Grade Point Average) good and also they can stay fit and active, stay out of the streets and more.
“Are High School Sports Good for Kids” some may ask but it’s not good it’s great. In Michigan like 200 thousand of kids play sports. And it is an educational benefit to students. It help the students achieve maximal educational goals. It help the student get closer like a family. For instance they get closer by fundraising, coming to the games, pep rallies and more.
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