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Earliest spring sports could start back up is April 22
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 1:00 AM
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association has announced plans for the spring season if schools open back up  
Governor Steve Sisolak has indicated that schools will not re-open prior to Thursday, April 16.
The NIAA staff has been putting together contingency plans based on schools opening with extracurricular activities on that day.
Should schools open and after school activities be permitted on April 16, the plan, currently, is to begin interscholastic competition on Wednesday, April 22.
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  • NCAA says Clemson QB can resume coronavirus fundraising

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  • Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women’s player of the year

    Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:00 AM
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    Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:00 AM
    Before all sporting events were suspended and schools were closed, the Winnemucca Junior High School wrestling team hosted Battle Mountain and Pershing County on March 12.

     

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    On March 13, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association sent a memo announcing the suspension of all NIAA sanctioned sports until further notice beginning, Monday, March 16.
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    Battle Mountain softball and baseball team visits Mrs. Dominguez’s class

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