BROOKLYN CENTER, MN (AP) – Minnesota is the latest state to delay high school football competition because of coronavirus concerns.
The Minnesota State High School League voted Tuesday to move football and volleyball competition to a newly created fourth season likely to run from mid-March to mid-May. The normal spring sports would move to a window likely from mid-May to mid-July.
The MSHSL also decided at a virtual board meeting that soccer and individual fall sports – including cross country, girls tennis and girls swimming and diving – can start practice on time on Aug. 17. All seasons for the upcoming school year will be shortened.
Football teams will play six regular-season games, down from eight, with a decision on postseason play to be made later. Minnesota is the ninth state to delay its high school football season.
Competitive high school sports in Minnesota have been on hold since March when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. This summer, the league has allowed for team workouts within recommended health guidelines.
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