Modified high school sports this school year reminds us that it is better than complete absence. Sports under way that will end March 13 without State-tournament play, include boys and girls basketball, boys swimming and diving, dance, cheerleading, the latter two both virtually, boys and girls bowling, and girls gymnastics. Best of luck. Boys soccer will begin practice March 1 with end games April 17. Football will begin practice March 3 and end games April 24.
Teams in boys basketball with good starts: DeKalb, through Monday, was 7-0. Other undefeated teams: Indian Creek, 5-0, and 3-0 teams include St. Charles North, Burlington Central, Kaneland, Aurora Christian, Glenbard West, Bolingbrook, and 2-0 teams Plainfield South, Oswego East, Downers Grove North, and Yorkville Christian. There are many teams with one defeat each.
West Aurora started with a 0-3 record. East Aurora will play its first game Saturday.
Most schools are not allowing fans into the games, some schools want players to wear masks, and COVID-19 is cautionary.