I feel sorry for the kids.
KCK Public Schools cancels fall sports
Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools have canceled fall sports and activities for the fall season.
"My heart goes out to the athletes who have been training for a long time," KCKPS District Athletic Director Tammie Romstad said, "for the parents who want to see those kids compete, and it's really hard for the community, you know? Athletics is a big picture that a lot of people like to attend. It's something to do and it brings us together, so it's a tough one."
KCK Public Schools Board of Education voted, 5-2, on Tuesday to “suspend all involvement in KSHSAA fall sports,” the district said via social media.
The decision means there will be no football, volleyball, cross country, girls’ tennis, boys’ soccer, band or spirit squad during the 2020-21 academic year.
Approximately 4,500 high school and middle school students and 112 coaches in the district will be affected by Tuesday night's vote.
The district made the decision ahead of what would have been it's first fall practice – scheduled for next Monday.