MHSAA alters winter sports schedule

The MHSAA has, again, adjusted the schedule for winter sports.

Boys and girls basketball will now have their first contests on Feb. 4. Competitive Cheer and wrestling will have their first meets on Feb. 8. Hockey games will begin Feb. 1.

Non-contact practices for all sports begin Jan. 16, contact practices start Feb. 1.

As of now, spring sports are slated to begin on their traditional date of March 15. The MHSAA says the majority of winter athletes will have completed their seasons by that point.