By Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT Managing Editor

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The future of the high school sports spring season and the basketball state championships became more bleak on Monday afternoon.

Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a press conference on Monday afternoon that schools statewide will be closed until at least May 15. Shortly after, N.C. High School Atheltic Association Commissioner Que Tucker announced all NCHSAA athletics would be suspended until at least May 18.

"I'm not ready to give up on this year of school, however we know the effects of this pandemic will not subside any time soon," Cooper said, adding that if guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention changes, his executive order closing schools could also change.

Tucker said the governor and other state leaders will offer guidance over the next few weeks, which the NCHSAA board of directors will use to inform future decisions.

"Such decisions will include the possible resumption of spring sports competition and the possibility of holding the state basketball championships," Tucker said. "While we remain hopeful that we will be able to resume competition, particularly for our senior student-athletes, we also recognize the need to protect the health and safety of our students, coaches and the communities we serve."

Earlier in the day, Tucker released a statement that addressed what the NCHSAA may do if school does not resume later this academic year.

“We are continuing to assess the COVID-19 situation that has closed schools and forced suspension of interscholastic athletics," NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker said in a written statement on Monday afternoon.

The general rule of thumb for high school sports is if school is closed, athletics don't happen either. There have been exceptions to that rule during extended closures before, but Tucker thinks that's unlikely in this case.

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**NO TICKET 2 PLAY CARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12TH!! 

2019-2020 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE

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SEASON PASSES FOR SALE! 

2019-2020 MP Athletics Season Passes will be on sale for the first time at the Fall Sports Parent Meeting on July 30th.  These passes will be available at other select times until school starts back.  Click here to see the price list for season passes for the 2019-2020 athletic year.  

Purchase Dates are: 

July 30- 6pm-8pm (Fall Sports Meeting) 

July 31- 9am-11am

August 6, 8, 12, 15- 9am-11am 

August 13-5:30pm-7pm ("Meet the Tigers" Night in stadium) 

August 21- 5:30pm-7:30pm (OPEN HOUSE at MPHS) 

**Passes can be purchased in the front office at MPHS on the dates above- CASH or CHECK ONLY** 

If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Brad Hinson at bradley.hinson2@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.