LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) – Could there be high school football this fall after all? It could happen.
A spokesman for the Michigan High School Athletic Association said Monday the organization is taking another look at its decision to postpone football until the spring.
However, teams won’t be able to play games unless Gov. Whitmer adjusts an executive order.
The spokesman said the MHSAA had a change of heart after seeing how other states in the region have handled football with little to no problems this fall.
One of Whitmer’s executive orders prevents outdoor competitions without social distancing. The MHSAA says that order would have to be repealed or amended to allow football.
Boys’ soccer, volleyball and swimming/diving competitions in much of the Lower Peninsula also are on hold due to restrictions in that order.
The spokesman said schools could still play a spring football season if administrators are not comfortable playing in the fall.
They also may consider having Upper Peninsula football teams play this fall while the Lower Peninsula waits until spring.
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