Report: Middletown Schools to suspend fall sports due to COVID-19

Middletown’s Josh Bryant carries the ball in for a touchdown during their football game against Hamilton Oct. 18, 2019, at Barnitz Stadium in Middletown. Hamilton Big Blue defeated Middletown Middies 41-24. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF FILE

High School Sports | July 30, 2020

By Jen Balduf

Middletown City Schools will suspend athletics due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to media reports.

The district is expected to make an official statement at 9 a.m. Thursday, our news partner WCPO-TV in Cincinnati reported Wednesday night.

Middletown High School has suspended all athletics due to the COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/lejGC4z9yc
— Mike Dyer (@MikeDyer) July 30, 2020

The Ohio High School Athletic Association fall sports practices begin Saturday.

Middletown City Schools already are planning a fully remote start when classes start on Aug. 17.

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