TOPEKA — The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced they are canceling the state basketball tournaments at the conclusion of quarterfinal round play Thursday due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
The following statement is on the KSHSAA website.
After the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, the 2020 KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament will be canceled. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best decision for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel the remainder of this championship tournament. The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their goals.
The move comes after the NCAA announced earlier in the day that they were canceling their men's and women's basketball tournament as well as all spring sports.
Hays High was scheduled to play Friday evening in the semi-final round.