Fall high school sports moved to spring 2021

The Annandale High School football stadium will remain empty this fall. [File photo]

The Virginia High School League voted July 27 to cancel the fall sports season, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Fall sports, including football will be played in spring 2021. 

All high school sports will still be played, “but in a condensed and altered format,” the VHSL announced. 

Winter sports, such as basketball, gymnastics, indoor track, swim/dive, and wrestling will take place Dec. 14-Feb. 20.

Fall sports, including cheer, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, and volleyball are moved to Feb. 15-May 1. 

Spring sports like baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and track and field will take place April 12-June 26.

VHSL Executive Director Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun says those dates are subject to change if conditions change.

“We all understand the physical and mental health benefits of getting our students back to a level of participation,” Haun said. “The condensed interscholastic plan leaves open the opportunity to play all sports in all three seasons if Virginia moves beyond Phase III and/or Phase III guidelines are revised and high-risk activities are allowed.”

“This plan also allows schools the opportunity to open the year and get school started and deal with issues such as schedules, academic plans, transportation, and dealing with possible outbreaks of COVID in the school,” Haun said.