Tekoa-Rosalia cancels all 'winter' sports

TEKOA – COVID strikes again as administrators shut down Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves’ basketball and wrestling for the year.

After Tekoa School District decided to return to online teaching, it triggered an agreement, said Athletic Director Rosie McLain.

“If either of the schools went online, the sports would be put on hold,” said McLain. “We already agreed to have a short season … As District 9 we agreed to only play up to Memorial Day.”

The decision on May 13 ends basketball and wrestling for the year.

It was prompted by a recommendation from the Whitman County Health District to halt in-perso...