What began as a promising 2020 sports year in Walton County came to an abrupt halt just three months in as a worldwide pandemic forced the cancelation of seasons and shortened the careers of prep athletes. Nonetheless, there were many memorable moments, including championships, notable victories, and coaching changes. Following, in no particular order, is The Walton Tribuneâs list of the Top 10 sports stories for 2020.
COVID shutdown.
Much like the JFK assassination or 9/11, most will remember where they were and what they were doing in mid-March when the realization hit that our lives were in for a drastic change. When March Madness, the NCAAâs beloved basketball tournament was cancelled, local players, coaches, and fans knew it was only a matter of time before their programs were shutdown. The final local spring sports contest, a baseball game between Loganville and Oconee County, was held on March 16. On April 2, the Georgia High School Association announced the cessat