High School Football Games In Orem, Provo To Be Played Without Spectators

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Upcoming high school football games in Orem and Provo are set to be played without any spectators following the Utah Department of Health’s announcement that the pair of Utah County cities are moving from to a restriction level of “Orange” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Previously, the two cities were under a “Yellow” or low level of restriction.

After the announcement by the state, Orem and Provo will be under a moderate restriction level beginning on Wednesday, September 23.

In addition to the level of restriction change, it was announced that team sports will be authorized to continue but spectators won’t be allowed to attend the events, including high school football games.

Starting tomorrow, Wed., Sep. 23, Provo and Orem Cities are at orange restriction level. Review orange guidelines here:https://t.co/RVGefjr9sm pic.twitter.com/Risknrok0w

— State of Utah COVID-19 Response (@UtahCoronavirus) September 22, 2020

A Provo School District official confirmed to KSL Sports that fans won’t be allowed to attend football games held inside the District’s boundaries until the state downgrades from “Orange.” The restriction of spectators includes parents, family, friends, etc.

An Alpine School District official also confirmed the restriction for the three high schools in Orem and said that “activities impacted with spectators” will go into effect on Thursday, September 24.

EXCEPTION: Team sports will be allowed to continue in Orem and Provo but with NO spectators, per @UtahDepOfHealth. #utah #covid19 #breakingnews

— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) September 22, 2020

Affected & Potentially Impacted High School Football Games

Alpine School District

Mountain View Bruins

• Stansbury at Mountain View on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. (MDT)
• Cedar Valley at Mountain View on Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. (MDT)

Orem Tigers

• Orem at Timpview on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. (MDT)
• Mountain Ridge at Orem on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. (MDT)
• Lehi at Orem on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. (MDT)

Spectators will not be allowed at any OHS event held in Orem or Provo started on Thursday! Come enjoy your sports today while you still can. Masks and social distancing are a must!

— Orem High School (@OHSTigers) September 22, 2020

Timpanogos Timberwolves

• Judge Memorial at Timpanogos on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. (MDT)

Provo School District

Provo Bulldogs

• Wasatch at Provo on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. (MDT)
• Salem Hills at Provo on Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. (MDT)

Timpview Thunderbirds

• Orem at Timpview on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. (MDT)
• Alta at Timpview on Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. (MDT)

 

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Gov. Herbert Covid Update 9/22: 1. All Utah County mandatory mask mandate. 2. We have been updated to an Orange Category 3. Sports will continue, but no spectators

A post shared by Timpview T-birds (@timpview_t_birds) on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:44pm PDT

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Earlier in the week, the Salt Lake County game between Brighton and Skyline was canceled after a COVID-19 outbreak within the Eagles’ program.