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Ohio High School Athletic Association makes decision on fall sports
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has made its decision on the upcoming fall sports season.
According to a report from Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the OHSAA Board of Directors confirmed that the fall sports season will continue has planned in 2020. Both contact and non-contact sports will be permitted to begin practices on Saturday, Aug. 1.
From the OHSAA today to its member schools. Practices (including football) can go on tomorrow as scheduled. pic.twitter.com/9JHzmUwUvg
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) July 31, 2020
Games and competitions for low-risk sports are permitted to continue as scheduled, but high-risk sports are still uncertain, yet. Sports that may continue with contests include golf, tennis and volleyball, while the OHSAA continues to monitor the situations regarding field hockey, soccer, cross country and football.
When school vs. school competitions for those sports can begin has not been announced at this time.
Earlier this week, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) announced that it would also continue with fall sports as planned. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided to postpone fall sports until spring.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB