The state of Mary M. Knight athletics is "projecting well," according to athletic director Tom Kerr.

MMK had some trouble getting participation in some sports, including football and boys basketball. Kerr said that a lot of youth are in the varsity programs and participation numbers are expected to go on an upward trend after this year.

"The majority of our athletes - both boys and girls - will be freshmen and sophomores next year so the future is bright for MMK," Kerr told the Journal in an email. "I am always concerned about the lack of students period - both boys and girls. One of the...