PENDLETON â After keeping the gym doors closed the last few weeks due to the âfreezeâ issued by Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon School Activities Association met virtually to discuss the future of high school athletics amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the first time in a while, athletic directors were able to get something they havenât had for a while.
Some clarity.
Due to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in communities around the state, the initial start date for the winter sports season on Dec. 28 seemed to be too dangerous. So when it was announced on Monday, Dec. 7, that the start of sports was going to be pushed back, that didnât come as a complete surprise to Pendleton High Athletic Director Mike Somnis.