Winter sports canceled; Fall sports tentative
“Fall” sports begin conditioning
After winter sports tryouts being postponed in December, Pittsylvania County Schools’ winter sports season has officially been canceled. The sports included in winter sports are boys basketball, girls basketball, cheerleading (for basketball), and wrestling.
This decision was definitely not an easy one to make, “When someone takes into account how much time and effort student-athletes and coaches have put into a season to not be able to compete, it is very disheartening,” said Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Dustin Echols.
Many seniors were devastated to hear that they would not be able to play their senior year and get that senior night filled with friends and family.
Senior Andrew Crank has been playing basketball for Tunstall since eighth grade. “It sucks to not have a senior season, but I understand why we cannot play. I will most likely play in college, but just intramural and pick-up games,” said Crank.
Another senior who won’t get his senior night is Jhalin Godwin. Godwin has been wrestling and playing football for four years. “I’m devastated to not be able to wrestle my senior year. It breaks my heart for every athlete,” said Godwin.
On a brighter note, football, volleyball, golf, and cross country still have a possibility of a season. For the football season, only Pittsylvania County schools will play each other.
“I think [playing in the county] is somewhat of a morale boost because everyone wants the Chatham and Tunstall rival game. We also know the players on the other teams, so it makes the competition better,” said senior football player Aaron Giles.
Information on “Fall” Sports
- Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
February 15th: 3:30-5:30 Baseball Building
Contact Person: Coach Yates
- Varsity Football
Currently Practicing
Contact Person: Coach Hunsicker
- Junior Varsity Football
Currently Practicing
Contact Person: Coach Fulcher
- Volleyball
February 16th: 3:30-5:00 High School Gym
Contact Person: Coach Cockram
- Golf
February 15th: 1:00-4:00 Tuscarora Country Club
Contact Person: Coach Reynolds
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