April 15, 2020
Hopes to continue the 2020 girls & boys BlueCross Basketball Championships at MTSU were dashed Wednesday. Governor Bill Lee pretty much ended the season for the remaining postponed girls tournament and the boys to follow when it was recommended Tennessee schools remain closed through the end of the school year term. All counties are expected to abide by the governor’s recommendation. This also means all SpringFling events are also cancelled. The TSSAA released the following statement about the season:
With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring sports and the postponed BlueCross Basketball Championships, are cancelled. This is an unprecedented time across our state and country, and we do not make this decision lightly. We thank all of the participants, their coaches, administrators, parents, and everyone else who has dedicated a tremendous amount of time, passion, and effort to high school athletics, especially these affected events.
To our senior participants – we thank you for everything you have done for your schools and communities and wish you the very best in your bright futures. This is difficult, but the lessons you’ve learned and friendships you’ve made through high school activities will last your lifetime. We look forward to the resumption of high school athletics during the 2020-21 school year, and will continue work on those events at this time. The TSSAA thanks everyone involved for their patience and understanding throughout this process.
Information will be given to member schools regarding summer athletic activities in regards to the sports calendar at a date in the near future.