ALERT: Hanover County Fall Sports To Only Play Rivals

Hanover County Public Schools has announced they will continue to only schedule varsity sporting events amongst the four county high schools for fall sports, which are set to begin in late February. 

In light of the decision, the 2020 condensed football schedule has been changed yet again. It is listed below, along with other guidelines for fall sports.

FOOTBALL:

Friday February 26:

Mechanicsville at Hanover, 6pm
Patrick Henry at Atlee, 7pm

Friday March 5:

Patrick Henry at Hanover, 6pm
Atlee at Mechanicsville, 7pm

Friday March 12:

Mechanicsville at Patrick Henry, 6pm
Hanover at Atlee, 7pm

Friday March 19:

Hanover at Mechanicsville, 6pm
Atlee at Patrick Henry, 7pm

Friday March 26:

Hanover at Patrick Henry, 6pm
Mechanicsville at Atlee, 7pm

Friday April 2:

Patrick Henry at Mechanicsville, 6pm
Atlee at Hanover, 7pm

NOTES:

--Teams which qualify for postseason play will be allowed to compete in their region tournaments.
--Middle school fall sports are canceled.
--Eighth graders will be allowed to try out for high school teams.
--Spectator attendance continues to be suspended.

--Field hockey varsity season play will begin on Monday March 1st.
--Volleyball schedules within the county will be forthcoming.

WEEKEND BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

 NOTE: Click on the game listing to watch video where available. Live Twitter coverage on @hanoversports where noted.

FRIDAY:

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

BOYS:

Atlee at Hanover, 7:15pm

Mechanicsville at Patrick Henry, 7:15pm

GIRLS:

Patrick Henry at Mechanicsville, 7:15pm ($)

SATURDAY:

COLLEGE BASKETBALL:

MEN:

Randolph-Macon at Ferrum, 2pm

WOMEN:

Ferrum at Randolph-Macon, 2pm

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

GIRLS:

Hanover at Atlee, 1pm

ODAC Releases Indoor Spectator Policy

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced that spectators will not be permitted for indoor contests this winter and spring.

Here is the official statement from the ODAC office:

"The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents Council endorsed a conference policy that will prohibit spectators at any ODAC indoor athletic event for the upcoming spring campaign. Decision-making throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has focused on the health of the individuals within the ODAC's athletic arenas and a safe return to competition. Enacting this policy will allow campus administrations to control athletic environments as we collectively work towards a return to play.

"This decision affects all conference indoor sports including basketball, indoor track & field, swimming, and volleyball. ODAC leadership will continue to monitor the landscape surrounding the pandemic. Should any changes be made to the spectator policy, updates will be conveyed through conference office and member institution communication channels."