While Mississippi’s public high schools have seen their spring sports seasons canceled, the state’s private schools are still holding out hope of a return to action this year.
The Midsouth Association of Independent Schools announced Friday morning on Twitter that it has not yet made the decision to cancel athletics and activities and that it is still exploring possibilities to resume spring seasons.
“There are still numerous options out there that would allow us to be ready and able to return to play if and when the opportunity presents itself,” the organization tweeted.
The MAIS noted it is unable to provide specifics at the current time.
A resumption in play would affect Heritage Academy, Columbus Christian Academy, Starkville Academy, Starkville Christian School, Oak Hill Academy and Hebron Christian School.
The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced Wednesday it had canceled the rest of its spring sports seasons and suspended all activities through June 1 and until further notice.
Theo DeRosa reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa.
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