(RENTON, Wash.) - (October 28, 2009) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires are proud to announce the Academic State Champions for the 2009 fall sports season. The Scholastic Awards Program recognizes the team with the highest grade point average among all Washington high schools in each enrollment classification.

The Academic State Champions for fall include the following sports: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys Soccer (1B and 2B), Girls Soccer, and Volleyball. The winning teams will be presented with a special plaque at the upcoming WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships. A complete list of the winning teams can be found by visiting: http://www.mywiaa.org/tourn/acadaward/Fall09champs.html.

The 2009-10 WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships kickoff with Boys and Girls Cross Country on November 7 in Pasco.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association exists to assist member schools in operating student programs that foster achievement, respect, equity, enthusiasm and excellence in a safe and organized environment.

(RENTON, Wash.) - We have prepared the October edition of the WIAA Fast Break.  To view the WIAA FastBreak, please CLICK HERE. Inside this edition you will find a video from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, regarding the latest happenings at the WIAA, a summary of the September 27-28, 2009 WIAA Executive Board Meeting Minutes, 2009-10 Gymnastics Rules Changes, Update on Volleyball and Cheerleading Rules, an Article on the Heritage High School Cheerleading Squad, an Article on 9/11, Awards Changes for the 2009-10 State Championships, the Classification of Schools Information Bulletin, the WIAA L.E.A.P. Committee Members, and other information from the NFHS.