NYSPHSAA says events will go on as fear of coronavirus looms
Norwich head coach Josh Bennett gets his squad fired up in the timeout huddle during the Section IV Class B Championship game Sunday. The Purple Tornado are still set to play their regional matchup against South Jefferson at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, as the New York State Public High School Athletic Association released a statement the tournament is scheduled to be played as is. (Photo by Jamey Mullen)
Executive director working with department of health to monitor situation
LATHAM, NY – In a statement released late Wednesday afternoon by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), the Bowling State Championships as well as the boys’ and girls’ State Basketball tournament are set to go on as scheduled.
“It continues to be the goal of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to host the Winter Championships with direction from the New York State Department of Health, local county health departments and Governor Cuomo’s office,” Dr. Robert Zayas, the NYSPHSAA Executive Director said in the statement. “At this time, we are moving forward with the championships, however the impact of the coronavirus could necessitate revisions to the championship schedule.”
As a result of the COVID-19 (or the coronavirus), a Class AA sub-regional contest between Monroe-Woodbury and Ursuline that was scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed until further notice. Dr. Zayas made the call to delay the game and has yet to release a make-up date as it is pending the official guidance from the NYS Department of Health, Orange County Health Department and Westchester County Department of Health.
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