Regional Basketball Latest To Succumb To Postponements
INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA pulled the plug on the boys basketball regional tournaments this morning, in an announcement made by IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox moments ago.
The IHSAA official statement reads: “Due to the number of schools closing after today for an extended period of time, it has become apparent the boys basketball tournament series cannot be completed as scheduled. Subsequently, the boys basketball tournament is postponed immediately.”
It goes on to state concerning the gymnastics state finals: “Saturday’s girls gymnastics state finals at Worthen Arena in Muncie will continue as scheduled with no spectators in attendance. Competition will begin at 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT.”
Cox made a video statement along with the press release stating: “The IHSAA has diligently attempted to continue the boys basketball series as scheduled. We greatly appreciate the support of our member schools and our patrons. With a number of schools now taking extended breaks from school, it has become impossible to complete the tournament series as originally scheduled. Therefore, the IHSAA boys basketball tournament series is postponed immediately.
“The association will continue to evaluate the utility of continuing the boys basketball tournament at a later date, and will inform our member schools and the public as soon as a definitive decision can be reached. The state gymnastics meet at Ball State will continue as scheduled tomorrow without spectator attendance. We thank you for understanding during these unprecedented times.”