State Basketball Tournament Update Regarding COVID-19
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the following statement regarding the 2020 State Basketball Tournaments set to begin today at sites around the OKC Metro Area. Please be advised that if you have a fever or do not feel well you are being encouraged to stay at home and watch the games live on the NFHSNetwork.com or listen to our radio partners at CrossoverRadio.org. Bethany (4A-#8) is set to take on Broken Bow (4A-#6) at 2:00 PM today at Deer Creek High School. With a win the Bronchos will advance to the semi-finals tomorrow at Noon in the State Fair Arena at the Fairgrounds. See the full statement from the OSSAA below:
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m.- Thursday, March 12--The OSSAA continues to actively monitor the public health concerns related to COVID-19. Our Staff has been in contact with the Oklahoma Department of Health this morning and based on the updates we have received, we will we proceed with all tournaments being played as scheduled. We do advise players, coaches, officials, contest workers and spectators to practice good hygiene by washing hands thoroughly and frequently; coughing and sneezing into kleenex and then immediately disposing of it are also recommended. If you have a fever or do not feel well, we ask that you not attend any games. Most games will be live-streamed on the NFHSNetwork.com. A link can be found on the homepage of OSSAA.com. Our Staff will continue to work with the State Health Department in monitoring the situation. The health and safety of all Oklahomans is a priority.
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