Steers football will have the opportunity to get streamed online for the 2021 season. The UIL ruled June 15 in a split vote to continue the 2020 ruling and allow live-streaming.

The UIL legislative council met last month to consider several rules and policy changes.

“The Legislative Council approved a rule to allow UIL member schools to permit the live webcast of regular season football games on Friday night. This does not apply to linear broadcasts,” UIL wrote in a press release. “They also approved the modification of rules to comply with House Bill 547, which pertains to the participation of non-enrolled students (Homeschool) in UIL activities if allowed by the local school district.”

Discussions are underway within Graham ISD regarding streaming Friday night football games. Mike Carroll, head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director for Graham High School, said that discussions have taken place but there was not a plan yet for this season

For the rest of the story, see the June 30 edition of The Graham Leader.