Athletics

We hope you are excited for another season of Howard Lions Athletics! If you plan to attend sporting events here at Howard, you can purchase tickets at GoFan.com for all football, wrestling, basketball events, tournaments, and Friday games. We encourage everyone attending games to buy their tickets beforehand; once at the school, please have your electronic tickets ready as you walk to the stadium. We have found that if spectators pull up their tickets in the parking lot, there is better cell reception than inside the stadium.

We want to give fans who can’t physically attend our games the ability to tune in and support the Lions' athletics. With our live stream, family members, alumni, and anyone who wants to watch can support our athletes. All games inside the stadium and gym will be streamed live but unavailable for viewing after the contest concludes.

This service is FREE and can be accessed at the following link: Howard High School

Seasons and Eligibility

• August 14-November
• Eligibility requirements
  • Students must have earned a 2.0 and have no more than one E in the fourth quarter of SY24.
  • All incoming Grade 9 students are exempt from eligibility requirements for Fall sports only.
  • November 15-March
  • Eligibility requirements: students must have earned a 2.0 and have no more than one E in the first quarter of SY25.
  • March 1-May
  • Eligibility requirements: students must have earned a 2.0 and have no more than one E in the second quarter of SY25.

  Tryout Information

  For HS sports, students:

  • are expected to attend tryouts to be eligible for sports team consideration.
  • must be academically eligible.

  Registration Requirements

  • a completed physical form (details below),
  • a utility bill (cable, electric, gas, or water) dated after June 1, and
  • all online forms completed within the athletic registration.

  Registration Process

  This process cannot be completed on a mobile device.

  • AAM will verify proper dates, signatures, boxes checked off, and address matches Synergy address.
  • HoHS Trainer will review all Physical Forms.
  • To confirm your registration status, visit the Athletic Registration page in HCPSS Connect.
  • Make sure the document is under 4MB, as the file size may be too big for uploads.
  • Fall 2024 physicals can be used for the Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons; winter physicals can be used for the Spring. The physical is valid one full school year. Please note: athletic physical forms differ from school enrollment forms.

  *Athletes must complete permission information and upload a new utility bill for each season.

  Athletics FAQs

  • Do we need to turn in all paperwork or complete online registration before an athlete is allowed to tryout? Yes
  • How long are tryouts? Student athletes are given 3 days from the scheduled start date for tryouts.
  • When do practices begin after tryouts? Regular practices begin immediately after rosters are finalized at the end of tryout period.
  • What is the roster size for _______ team? Each team roster is determined by the coaching staff.
  • What is the required academic enrollment for participation in HCPSS athletics? HCPSS requires one "on campus" course.
  • Do dual enrollment courses count towards HCPSS athletic eligibility? Any course in a student's academic schedule impacts eligibility (this includes Evening School, Credit Recovery, dual enrollment/JumpStart, and regularly scheduled HS courses).
  • Why do we have to begin on a particular date (i.e., August 14 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, and March 1 for Spring)? The MPSSAA establishes start dates for all sports in Maryland.

  NCAA Information

  For student athletes interested or planning to play in college: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

  For students and parents with eligibility questions

  • 877-262-1492 (toll free)
  • 317-917-6222

  Sports Teams

  HCPSS Athletic Participation Resources

  Student athletic policy agreement form for new student athletes.

  Agreement for families that acknowledge HCPSS may administer pre-concussion baseline testing and post-concussion testing after a sports-related injury.

  Overview of concussion signs and symptoms that can occur in student athletes.

  Physician forms for future student athletes to fill out prior to sport seasons.

  Protocols for administration of student medication during school hours along with a medication administration history form for physicians.

  Acknowledgement statement and guidelines for identifying and responding to a cardiac arrest scenario.