The new-look sports season is only a few days old, as some high school sports teams have returned to competition, and having gone to a few games over the weekend, I’m struck by one thing; at least right now, it doesn’t feel that different than any other fall season. Maybe […]
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Football shuffled to spring
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Sept. 9, the NYSPHSAA issued a statement on “high-risk” fall sports, announcing that football, volleyball and cheerleading seasons will be postponed until March 1. The notice comes on the heels of criticism that state officials had not been clear about “return-to-play” policies regarding certain […]
State offers sports guidelines to restart
After months of discussions, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association officially announced its return to play guidelines on Sept. 4. On Friday afternoon, the NYSPHSAA released a 49-page document with instructions for member schools on how to take the field this fall while complying with state […]
Remote students eligible for HS sports
As school districts around New York state prepare for unprecedented changes to the 2020-21 academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the viability of interscholastic athletics remains uncertain. Last week, NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas offered some clarity on the matter, however, tweeting that student-athletes would be permitted to […]