This sport is growing exponentially in high school. Being a player on a good YCC team no longer translates into immediate success in college. The level of play jumps dramatically, and without knowledgeable and experience leaders, players are left stunted in their ability to grow their skills.

The Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League is about halfway to its goal of setting up a $100,000 endowment to annually fund a $4,000 scholarship for its outstanding players, organizers said Sunday.