Everyone involved in a high school spring sport — from players and coaches to parents and fans — remains in a holding pattern nearly a week after Georgia’s high school athletics came to a halt as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.
Unfortunately for those looking for at least an idea of how long the hiatus will last and if there’s reason to hope that any of the 2020 spring seasons may be salvaged, the Georgia High School Association’s executive director Dr. Robin Hines doesn’t have a clear answer, at least for now.
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