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Newport News Public Schools approves schedule for postponed varsity fall sports season

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Posted at 5:59 PM, Feb 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-05 17:59:30-05

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Varsity student-athletes in Newport News Public Schools will be able to compete in this year’s fall sports season; JV sports are suspended for the fall season. These decisions were made in cooperation with the school divisions in the Peninsula District.

Football, competition cheerleading and sideline cheerleading may begin practicing on February 15. Cross country, field hockey, golf and volleyball may begin practicing on February 22. March 5 is the first contest date for each sport:

  • Fall Season 1: February 15 – May 1 (First Contest Date – March 5)

Competition Cheerleading, Football, Sideline Cheer

  • Fall Season 2: February 22 – May 1 (First Contest Date – March 5)

Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf and Volleyball
Planning for the spring season (baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, and track and field) is underway.