11 high school teams selected to receive $15,000 grants featuring Riddell equipment and InSite Analytics technology
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, today announced the evolution of Smarter Football, a grant program designed to expand access to advanced equipment and technology while recognizing high school football programs committed to continually improving the experience for their athletes.
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