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UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament suspended due to coronavirus

“After much consultation with government and health officials, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the remainder of the UIL State Basketball Tournament,”
Credit: UIL

SAN ANTONIO — Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus), the remainder of the UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament has been suspended. 

Effective March 16, all UIL interscholastic competition is suspended through March 29. 

Fans who purchased tickets for the postponed games will be issued full refunds at point of sale or from the school they purchased their tickets from. Fans who purchased All-Tournament tickets will be issued a full refund.

“The health and safety of our student-athletes and patrons is our number one priority,” said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt. “While we are saddened to limit the fans that can be inside the arena supporting their teams, it is crucial we take every possible precaution to keep participants safe.”

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