SPOKANE, Wash. — More students in Spokane are getting out on the court and making plays on the field as sports participation rates reach record levels nationwide.

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in sports increased by nearly 200,000 students across the country last school year, marking an all-time high. The surge has prompted local school districts to adapt by creating additional teams and expanding programs to meet unprecedented demand.

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At West Valley High School, 90 girls signed up for volleyball tryouts this fall, leading coaches to create five teams to accommodate the interest.

"This is probably the biggest turnout that I've seen since I've been here," sai

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