“We are all well aware and saddened by the impact this decision has on the student-athletes both in the WPIAL and across the PIAA,” WPIAL associate executive director Amy Scheuneman said. “Obviously, I’m heartbroken for all the kids, all the seniors,” said Carr, whose team went 15-7 last season and reached the PIAA playoffs. Lombardi said he doesn’t want to see schools stigmatized for taking similar actions. There have been 18,228 confirmed covid-19 cases and 338 deaths across the state. High School Sports PIAA extends athletics’ COVID-19 hiatus as Gov. “I expected it, but I had an inkling of hope that we would do some type of abbreviated season of some sort, maybe a tournament in the summer. The field at Valley View High School sits empty and will remain so for the season. PIAA Sports: Spring sports coaches react to the PIAA's decision to cancel the season Apr 9, 2020 The spring sports season was officially cancelled on Thursday afternoon. That was me being hopeful,” Young said. April 9, 2020 Admin Baseball, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Track & Field. In part, the PIAA statement read: In accordance with Governor Wolf’s announcement […] “But every effort was made to hold out hope as long as possible, and for that we are grateful. The PIAA will reassess the coronavirus situation in two weeks, said executive director Bob Lombardi, and decide then whether to resume the winter sports championships. “A lot of these athletes train year-round. The state basketball tournaments and the Class AA swimming championship were suspended Thursday as the PIAA joined a growing list of sports organizations impacted by the virus. “We are tremendously disappointed in this decision. You’d like some closure, but this is a serious time. The PIAA might need to find an alternate championship site if Giant Center is unavailable, he said. lebanon, North Allegheny, North Catholic, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Penn-Trafford, Peters Township, Pine-Richland, Ringgold, Rochester, Seneca Valley, Sto-Rox, Thomas Jefferson, Trinity, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Coaches Spotlight: Jeannette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Coaches Spotlight – Southmoreland, Greensburg Salem plays first game of season … finally, © 2021 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, all schools in the state will remain closed, 18,228 confirmed covid-19 cases and 338 deaths, What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 5, 2021: Rivals jockey for section lead, Westmoreland basketball notebook: Jeannette fights through injuries, A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Dylan Cook hits 1,000 points for high-scoring Leechburg, What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2021: Crowded at the top in girls hoops, High school roundup for Feb. 3, 2021: Herrera-Rondon sets Seneca Valley wins record. “The way I look at it, all the underclassmen are going to miss a year of work and will be a year behind. Baseball and softball fields across Western Pennsylvania also are quiet. Penn-Trafford reached the WPIAL Class 6A baseball championship game last season, and coach Dan Miller was looking forward to seeing his team attempt to make a return trip. The PIAA wants to avoid standoffs between school districts like happened Wednesday between Cheltenham and Mt. PIAA: With all spring sports cancelled, some officials were hoping to get their $45 fee back. “We had maintained hope for a continuation of our winter championships and an abbreviated spring season to help bring a sense of normalcy to our communities,” Lombardi added. Following Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement on Thursday that Pennsylvania schools will be closed to in‐person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) cancelled all remaining Winter and Spring sports … I have a senior here at home (Trojans boys basketball player Hans Rottmann), as well. “The coaches and kids were really looking forward to the season,” Hempfield track and field coach Ron Colland said. Pennsylvania Gov. That’s why you’re doing (the cleaning),’” Lombardi said. “As we navigate through this difficult time we need to remember the lessons that interscholastic athletics has taught us: cooperation, patience, sacrifice, responsibility, respect and perseverance.”. “If we’re all diligent and can work together on this, maybe we can reduce the risk and everybody stays healthier. The PIAA officially cancelled all 2019-2020 winter and Spring sports on Thursday afternoon. Boys basketball teams from Butler, Mt. Baldwin and Latrobe in Class AA, Thomas Jefferson and Indiana in Class A and Carrick and Ringgold in Class B had reached the championship games. Girls basketball teams from North Allegheny, Bethel Park, Trinity, Chartiers Valley, Thomas Jefferson, North Catholic, Mohawk, Beaver, Ellis School and Rochester were still alive in the PIAA tournament. As of Thursday afternoon, there were 22 presumptive positive or confirmed cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania, according to the Pa. Department of Health. PIAA officials are planning for summer activities to begin July 1, but said it is too early to make any decisions regarding that date or the status of fall sports preseason workouts. The PIHL followed suit with the Penguins Cup playoffs. It’s disappointing for sure.”. They’re probably going to be pretty bummed. I thought we were going to be able to surprise a lot of people out there and make a push.”. One Response to “PIAA, please do not cancel spring sports” Richard L Torresani on March 14th, 2020 7:59 pm I could not have said it better. “I have nine seniors I’m never going to get to coach again. The PIAA already postponed the end of winter sports season, but … The North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley and Peters Township hockey teams had qualified for the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinals. Cheltenham, a public school district in the Eastern Pa. county hardest-hit by covid-19, closed its school buildings this week to conduct “deep cleaning and disinfecting.”. The high school bowling state championships also were postponed. “There are many different avenues, and I’m not even sure if there is a solution, but we’re working toward one.”. by: Chad Krispinsky Posted: Apr 9, 2020 / 03:11 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 9, 2020 / 03:17 PM EDT Dozens of Western Pennsylvania athletes also had qualified for the PIAA Class AA swimming and diving championships and the state bowling championships. That means the Bucktail Lady Bucks will not be able to defend their first-ever District 4 championship, that the Central Mountain baseball and softball teams … “I knew it was a possibility and going to be the case, but the finality of it makes me sad,” said North Catholic girls basketball coach Molly Rottmann, whose team won the WPIAL Class 4A title and had advanced to the PIAA quarterfinals. Tom Wolf on Aug. 6 urged that scholastic … “This is serious,” Lombardi said. The postponements “will allow schools time to perform self-assessments and make decisions to promote optimal health conditions in their communities,” the PIAA said in a statement announcing the decision. Each school can decide independently whether to play. Further information will be provided as we continue to monitor CDC and PA Department of Health Regulations. Lebanon vs. Cheltenham game would be rescheduled. Lebanon, North Catholic, Lincoln Park, Beaver Falls, OLSH, Sto-Rox, Bishop Canevin and Cornell remained in the PIAA tournament. PIAA officials suspended the state basketball tournament and Class AA swimming championships March 12. “We finished on a 17-game winning streak, won the section and won the WPIAL. Hampton infielder Tanner Gill takes a late throw during a scrimmage game against Butler March 12, 2020. They shared feedback from schools, information from government health officials and actions taken by other high school state associations across the country, Lombardi said. The PIAA could resume competition, extend the postponements or, in a worst-case scenario, cancel the rest of the postseason. I think that’s important.”. Until then, … Lebanon over a boys basketball game. Kalp said he felt terrible for his seniors, but also knows this could have a lasting affect on the program, which is 419-105-1 during his 23-year tenure. The WPIAL sent a notice to schools Thursday saying that spring sports schedules remain a local decision at this time. The seasons had been postponed with the hope of returning at some point this season. The 32-member PIAA board of directors and the five-person executive staff held a conference call Thursday morning to discuss the situation. MECHANICSBURG – In news not all that surprising from the PIAA, there will be no spring scholastic sports season this year. It’s been nearly four weeks since the PIAA suspended boys’ and girls’ basketball and the Class 2A swimming and diving championships on March 12 due to growing concerns over the novel coronavirus. “Today’s decision by the PIAA board of directors was difficult for everyone. In two weeks, all options are back on the table. Wolf and his administration to work with them and discuss fall sports. Our member schools have worked diligently to develop health and safety plans to allow students the safe return to interscholastic athletics.” The PIAA … “I don’t know if there’s a right answer in any of this,” Lombardi said. Instead, Latrobe Memorial Stadium was empty. We’re just all thinking how disappointing it is for everyone. The news comes largely in … Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 3:19 PM. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Organization holds off on canceling seasons as coronavirus precautions taken The PIAA is in a holding pattern regarding the completion of the … 1 Comment. “We’re very disappointed all this has transpired. 2 minutes read. However, we must respect the governor’s orders and do our part to help stop the spread of this virus and the detrimental impact it is taking on our country as a whole.”. High school sports in Pennsylvania — all the ones under the jurisdiction of the PIAA, which includes all public schools in the state and others such as the Philadelphia Catholic League — are officially canceled for the rest of this school year. But the emotional factor … I feel sad.”. The baseball field at Valley View High School in Archbald on Thursday, April 9, 2020. It’s been a successful year. PIAA Winter Championships Postponement due to Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://t.co/PLM3Aw85Oq. CHECK OUT WGAL:Stay in the know with the top stories of the day. “It was disheartening,” he said. An hour after the PIAA announced its decision, the Ohio High School Athletic Association postponed that state’s winter sports championships indefinitely. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Coaches Spotlight: Jeannette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Coaches Spotlight – Southmoreland, Greensburg Salem plays first game of season … finally, © 2021 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 5, 2021: Rivals jockey for section lead, Westmoreland basketball notebook: Jeannette fights through injuries, A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Dylan Cook hits 1,000 points for high-scoring Leechburg, What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2021: Crowded at the top in girls hoops, High school roundup for Feb. 3, 2021: Herrera-Rondon sets Seneca Valley wins record. I can’t imagine, especially, what the seniors are thinking.”. “That’s not fair to the schools. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Fall sports aren’t canceled yet. They canceled the league’s junior high tournament and girls mini-season but kept the varsity games on hold, hoping there still will be an opportunity for them to be played. According to the PIAA, 17 other states have ended their sports seasons, as well. The PIAA is expected to release a statement later Thursday. This move officially puts an end to that. Under the PIAA's plan, sports teams were due to begin playing games as soon as Aug. 20, when golf matches were due to begin. “We’ve had a successful year,” said Butler boys basketball coach Matt Clement, whose team advanced to the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals and was awaiting a matchup with McDowell. PIAA Spring Sports Officially Cancelled. — PIAA (@PIAASports) March 12, 2020 Connecticut already cancelled the remainder of its winter sports seasons. By: Bill Hartlep Connecticut already cancelled the remainder of its winter sports seasons. The board of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association had delayed the start of fall sports after Gov. “This was not an easy decision but closing schools until the end of the academic year is in the best interest of our students, school employees and families.”. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. “We need to take a systematic progression to this,” Lombardi said. The sports that are subject to cancellation are basketball, cross country, indoor track & field, soccer, and swimming. “We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during this national crisis,” Wolf said in a statement. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of the Tribune-Review. An hour after the PIAA announced its … Cheltenham administrators said the school closures were precautionary because a district parent was the caregiver to a patient with a presumptive case of covid-19. I totally get that it’s the right thing to do, and I understand the safety. “It’s more important to get America safe.”. We’ve got to follow a progression. By: Chris Harlan Admin April 9, 2020. Tags: Baldwin, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bethel Park, Bishop Canevin, Butler, Carrick, Chartiers Valley, Cornell, Derry Area, Ellis School, Freeport, Hempfield, Indiana, Latrobe, Leechburg, Lincoln Park, Mohawk, Mt. Also subject are women’s sports in … The PIAA didn't have the foresight to make a declaration in June that fall sports should be delayed. Their thoughts remain on the thousands of student-athletes, coaches, officials and family members affected by this decision,” PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi said in a statement. — PIAA (@PIAASports) April 9, 2020 PIAA officials suspended the state basketball tournament and Class AA swimming championships March 12. … If you follow it in a systematic way, you can get the most up-to-date information at every stage and make the most educated decision you can. Thirteen are in Montgomery County. Hempfield’s Christian Zilli during baseball practice at Hempfield Area High School on Monday, March 6, 2020. “You held out hope that maybe we could get back in the early part of the summer and piece something together. Tom Wolf issued a strong recommendation on Thursday that all school sports season be canceled until Jan. 1 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Tom Wolf’s announcement Thursday that Pennsylvania schools would be closed for in-school classes for … The three seniors I have, it probably would have been the last time they play softball.”. Tom Wolf’s decision to close schools for the remainder of the academic year, the PIAA announced that the winter sports championship and the entirety of the spring sports season has been cancelled. The statewide school shutdown affects more than 1.7 million students in public and private K-12 schools. PIAA cancels winter championships, spring sports for rest of school year 4/9/2020 Protests delay massive vaccination effort at Dodger stadium; Guantanamo vaccinations paused: Today's key COVID updates But Debbi Young’s team won’t get a chance to continue that streak this spring. Lebanon refused to play Cheltenham. It’s definitely going to affect the level of play in my mind.”. The PIAA is asking Gov. “They didn’t see a lot of in-game action last year. The PIAA left those decisions to the schools, … “We thought that with some of the other things that are going on, not just with other state associations but nationally, the situation is getting to a point where we need to get in front of it,” Lombardi said. Those diamonds were supposed to be home to moments that will stay with players for a lifetime. There is still about a month and a half to go until the start of the 2020 high school football season, but rumors have already begun to come up that the PIAA is considering canceling … Boys tennis matches had also been contested. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @TribHSInsider. “It’s certainly disappointing selfishly for our baseball program but for all the spring sports in general,” he said. After Gov. In response, the PIAA board of directors decided to cancel spring sports competition and the remainder of the winter sports championships that had been postponed. Tom Wolf announced all schools in the state will remain closed for the remainder of the school year as people all over the world deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Lombardi said he’s optimistic that the PIAA basketball playoffs will resume at some point. “The response shouldn’t be at zero and it shouldn’t be at 100. “It’s terrible for all those guys. That’s after the announcement from the PIAA that all Spring sports and Winter championships have been cancelled. PIHL commissioner John Mucha and the league’s board members met Wednesday night. That means the Bucktail Lady Bucks will not be able to defend their first-ever District 4 championship, that the Central Mountain baseball and softball … Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 11:32 AM. “Today, Governor Wolf issue a statement of strongly recommending no interscholastic and recreational sports until January 1,” the PIAA said in a statement. Cathell added that if all sports are cancelled until 2021, the PSFCA would immediately begin conversation to … #piaaswimming The PIAA 2A Swimming and Diving Championships have been postponed. The PIAA canceled the spring sports season in April as the coronavirus pandemic deepened across Pennsylvania. The Leechburg softball team has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs 33 consecutive seasons. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) cancelled all winter and spring sports and championships through the remainder of the 2019-20 The PIAA released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing the cancelation of the remaining winter championships and the spring sports season. The news many of us felt coming is now officially here. Pennsylvania Gov. So these two weeks maybe will help them.”. Assuming the PIAA basketball playoffs resume, the Mt. In Philadelphia, the start of winter sports for high school teams is expected to be delayed until Jan. 1 at the earliest. “We will continue to wait for direction from the governor in regards to summer workouts and when it is deemed safe to gather in groups again,” Scheuneman said. PIAA Spring Sports Officially Cancelled. “However, the board’s position reflects a steadfast priority of keeping our student-athletes, officials and member schools’ staffs and their communities safe, while following the guidelines provided by the governor, the department of health and the department of education.”, https://t.co/MIBIIjiEud pic.twitter.com/nQBh32skav. PIAA please don’t cancel this spring sports season just yet, let’s see what happens to this monster of a virus in the coming weeks before children are robbed of memories and the moment of accomplishing dreams. Another PIAA board meeting will be … READ THE FULL STORY:PIAA cancels winter championships, spring sports for rest of school year. I can’t imagine going to school 12 years and having it end like this.”. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) is a non-profit corporation organized to eliminate abuses, establish uniform rules, and place interscholastic athletics in the overall context of secondary education. For nearly a month, high school student-athletes held out hope they could return to normalcy on the fields, courts and track. Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell (right) and Aislin Malcolm battle Trinity’s Riley DeRubbo for a loose ball during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Trinity Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center. That’s the goal.”. Thursday was supposed to the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational where hundreds of track and field athletes would gather and compete. “You can’t just remove one season and pretend everything will be back to normal next year,” he said. 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