The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association said Tuesday that football and girls’ soccer will not start on schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. Season openers had been set for Aug. 21 with jamborees a week earlier but on Monday Gov. Bill Lee extended Tennessee’s state of emergency through August 29. Among other things, Lee’s order limits contact sports “with a requirement or substantial likelihood of routine close contact.” The TSSAA is working on regular season and postseason options, according to an announcement Tuesday. The emergency restrictions do not apply to collegiate or professional sports conducted under the rules of their governing bodies.
High school football, girls soccer won't start on time
Jul 1, 2020 | 5:00 AM