SOURCE: buffalonews.com

January 26, 2021

After months of inactivity, government and education officials are scrambling to prepare for the return of high-risk high school sports.

After consultation with NYS and @nysacho, @ECDOH will allow non-collegiate and non-pro high risk sports to begin game play, with certain conditions and recommendations, including if a player or coach should test positive the entire team must pause all team activity for 10 days. pic.twitter.com/f7joYVGL7E

— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) January 25, 2021

A sign that high school sports are closer to returning came Monday from Erie County and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Both unveiled guidelines and conditions for sports such as ice hockey and basketball to begin their respective seasons.

High-risk sports in this state are ice hockey, basketball, competitive cheerleading, wrestling, football, volleyball and boys lacrosse.