Spring high school sports season canceled across Long Island due to pandemic
Suffolk and Nassau counties officials made the decision saying the athletes' safety is the top priority, and there was no way to guarantee it.
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Apr 22, 2020, 10:10 AM
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Updated 1,750 days ago
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Despite some earlier optimism, Long Island officials announced the spring high school sports season will not go on as planned.
Suffolk and Nassau counties officials made the decision saying the athletes' safety is the top priority, and there was no way to guarantee it.
The spring season includes baseball, softball, track, lacrosse and boy's tennis.
The move comes a month after part of the winter sports season was also canceled.
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