by: NEWS 8
LANSING, Mich. (WOODTV) — On Wednesday, officials with the Michigan High School Athletic Association Announced that athletic competition can begin Aug. 19 and 21 for lower-risk sports like golf, tennis and cross country but held off on allowing the start of football, volleyball and soccer games during the coronavirus pandemic.
MHSAA officials said they will make decisions about competition timelines for high school football, volleyball and soccer games by Aug. 20. High school athletes in all sports but football can start practice on Aug. 12, while football — with full player pads and equipment — will be delayed a week until Aug. 17.
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