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July 22, 2026 · By Jacob Weng

The 100-Hour Sports Research Competition Begins Now!

The 100-Hour Sports Research Competition Begins Now!

After a month of brainstorming and research, our student teams are officially entering the 100 hour sprint of the PEP × NHSSAA Sports Research Competition!

Starting today at 4PM, July 22nd, through July 26th, teams will race to complete two deliverables:

1. Guided Research Paper — A full research paper answering their team's research question, backed by credible sources and original analysis.

2. "Thinking Ahead" Presentation — A draft of the live presentation they'd give if selected as the competition winner, breaking down their research in a way a general audience can follow.

The stakes are high: the winning team will present their research live at NHSSAA's national Sports Summit, cash prizes are also on the table.

Good luck to everyone competing!