UHSAA Reaffirms Cancellation Of All 2020 Spring Sports, Activities, Championships

May 5, 2020, 5:03 PM

Action in the Pleasant Grove versus Lone Peak 6A high school baseball championship game at the UCUU ball park in Orem on Friday, May 24, 2019. (Courtesy of Deseret News)

(Courtesy of Deseret News)

BY KYLE IRELAND, KSL SPORTS

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) reaffirmed its decision to cancel all spring sports and activities including championships for 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

UHSAA reaffirmed its position during a board meeting on Tuesday, May 5.

“The UHSAA Board-of-Trustees reaffirmed the April 14, 2020, board decision to cancel all sanctioned activities for the 2020 spring season, including state championships, in a special board meeting Tuesday,” UHSAA posted on Twitter.

UHSAA NEWS: The UHSAA Board-of-Trustees reaffirmed the April 14, 2020, board decision to cancel all sanctioned activities for the 2020 spring season, including state championships, in a special board meeting Tuesday. Read more HERE: https://t.co/fWVTQIbJKX

— UHSAA (@UHSAAinfo) May 5, 2020

UHSAA first canceled all spring sports through the rest of the school year on April 14, due to the spread of COVID-19.

“In accordance with recommendations from Governor Herbert, the UHSAA has canceled spring sports and activities, including state championships.”

Sports impacted by this cancellation include soccer, softball, baseball, and more.

In accordance with recommendations from @GovHerbert, the UHSAA has canceled spring sports and activities, including state championships. Read more here and stay safe: https://t.co/fWVTQIbJKX. #MyReasonWhy

— UHSAA (@UHSAAinfo) April 14, 2020

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