Schools across the area will keep their fans in the know by streaming sporting events online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state’s high school sports governing body ruled last week that fans are to stay away from events until Jan. 28.
IHS will offer live-stream video of the home basketball games via its Youtube channel, “IHS Activities.” Iola Middle School home games are on Youtube at “Youtube IMS.”
As always, IHS games will be broadcast on Iola Radio (1370 and 99.3 KIOL) and at iolaradio.com.
Crest and Southern Coffey County will tip off their season this evening with games at Colony. A link to the live stream will be posted at usd479.org before the girls game starts at 6 o’clock.
“We’re trying to do what we can for the parents,” Crest Principal and boys head coach Travis Hermreck said.
Humboldt will open the season at Eureka Friday. Games will be broadcast via Eureka’s Youtube channel, “Eureka USD389 Youtube.”
Yates Center’s season-opener at home Friday against Madison will be broadcast live on its “Woodson County USD 366” Facebook page.
Marmaton Valley High’s basketball season doesn’t begin until Tuesday. Its home games will be shown live via the district’s Facebook page, “Marmaton Valley Usd256.”