MHSAA suspends post-season events.

MHSAA suspends post-season events.

Shelby, Pentwater district final basketball games canceled.

District final basketball games for both the Shelby and Pentwater varsity boys basketball teams that were scheduled for Friday, March 13, have been canceled as the Michigan High School Athletic Association has suspended all postseason events.

MHSAA made the announcement Thursday, March 12, at 3 p.m.

“Postseason events sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association have been suspended immediately and indefinitely due to concerns related to COVID-19,” states the MHSAA web site.

“The ice hockey, girls gymnastics and Lower Peninsula boys swimming and diving finals had been scheduled for this weekend, while the girls and boys basketball tournaments are midway through earlier rounds of their playoff progressions.

“On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommended a stoppage of large gatherings in order to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.”

“Based on the events of the last 48 hours and with things changing by the minute, we believe we have no choice but to suspend our winter tournaments immediately,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “This is a suspension until we have a better handle on the situation. The health and welfare of everyone involved is our number one priority.”

Uyl added that more information and updates will be forthcoming over the next few days. No timetable has been determined for possible rescheduling for tournaments.

MHSAA had previously announced that no fans other parents/guardians and “essential administrative personnel” would be allowed at the games, but later decided to suspend all the games.

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