On Wednesday, the Southwestern Conference announced it would be suspending all winter sports until December 7th. This is due to an increased spread of COVID-19 throughout the state as well as the community.

Fox 8’s John Telich joined Rocco Nuosci for this weeks Budweiser’s “From the Sidelines”, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco on Center Ridge and Barton Roads. This week, the guys talk break down a great chance for the Browns to hit 8-3 as they get set to take on the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. John says this will be tougher than expected, however, with Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward both sidelined.

On Tuesday, Governor DeWine advised that all Ohio schools do NOT permit fans at winter sporting events through at least January 1st, 2021. The OHSAA will be in touch with member schools with more details on the situation.

WINTER SPORTS POSTPONEMENT

November 20 – December 6, 2020

Based on the recommendations of the CDC, Lorain County Public Health, the Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors, all Lorain County League athletics are currently paused until Monday, December 7th.  This pause includes all interscholastic competitions including non-league contests.  The decision on practices during this pause will be determined by each individual school district.  The administrative teams of all Lorain County League schools will reconvene by Friday, December 4th to assess the updated status using guidance from the Governor, the Ohio Department of Health, Lorain County Public Health, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association.  Although this is a difficult decision, the health and well-being of our student-athletes and coaches remain our primary focus during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Black River
Brookside
Clearview
Columbia
Keystone
Firelands
Oberlin
Wellington

John Rock, League Assignor