Spring Sports in Kentucky Suspended indefinitely, LCHS Softball Coach weighs in

Lexington, Ky — More bad news came out today from the KHSAA when they announced that all Spring sports were suspended indefinitely and will be continually reviewed as more data is available regarding school resumption or cessation, and activities being conducted in alignment with CDC along with state and local directives.

Lawrence Co. will be effected with the following sports being suspended this spring.

* Tennis Regular Season, Regions and State Championship.

* Track and Field Regular Season, Regions and State Championship.

* Baseball Regular Season, District, Regions and State Championship.

* Softball Regular Season, District, Regions and State Championship.

*.  Bass Fishing Regions and State Championship.

Also some news about the State Basketball Tournaments…

– While the girls and boys basketball Sweet 16’s are still suspended, the KHSAA announced that spring sports are suspended indefinitely as well.

In a statement released, the organization announced that spring sports are suspended past the initial April 12th date. Here are the bullet points from the official release:

– 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen (originally March 11-15) remains currently suspended. Will be continually reviewed as more data is available regarding school resumption or cessation, and activities being conducted in alignment with CDC and state and local directives. Advance tickets purchasers have been notified regarding refund procedures from original dates. No practice permitted by athletes on a current season year roster or who has practiced at any time during the 2019-20 school year. No coaching permitted by any coach (paid or unpaid).

– 2020 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen (originally March 18-22) – remains currently suspended. Will be continually reviewed as more data is available regarding school resumption or cessation, and activities being conducted in alignment with CDC and state and local directives. Advance tickets purchasers have been notified regarding refund procedures from original dates. No practice permitted by athletes on a current season year roster or who has practiced at any time during the 2019-20 school year. No coaching permitted by any coach (paid or unpaid).

Lawrence Co. Softball Head Coach Kenny Horn

COACH’S COMMENTS

“…While the news is very disappointing, I do understand the safety concerns. My heart breaks for my seniors. Halli Caudill, Kassidy Cavins, Ashley Hayes and Mackenzie Methax. The waiting is the tough part, while there is still hope, this is a tough blow.”