After the boys basketball team played Armstrong on Friday, January 15, the team received a call Sunday afternoon explaining that a JV player from the Armstrong team had tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.

The team as well as many others expected the season to be shut down for at least 10 days. This pause in a very crucial part of the season would have been tough for the team.

After investigating the situation, the health department decided on January 19 that there was not enough evidence to prove the boys were exposed and the team was permitted to resume activities.

“Unfortunately it happened to us, but it is happening to so many other teams. We are lucky that our season is back to normal and now we can see what the rest of the year holds for us and start looking towards playoffs,” junior Josh Miller said.

Within the two-day quarantine, the team was not allowed to practice or play. They missed out on a game against Bethel Park on Monday and a game against Elizabeth Forward on Wednesday. Unfortunately, these games were canceled and not rescheduled. A game against Indiana was scheduled for Friday, January 22, but has been postponed to a later date. Fortunately, the boys were able to get a replacement game against Derry on Friday.

“The uncertainty has definitely been a nuisance, but also we acknowledge that everyone is going through it and we can’t control the unknown. What we can control is what we do socially, how we work in school and on the court, and how we conduct ourselves,” head coach Robert Niederberger said.

As of right now, the team does not have any players with the Covid-19 virus. They are doing their best to stay safe, healthy, and have a successful season.

“We as a team talk about making good decisions and putting ourselves in good positions so that we don’t jeopardize our season. Our players have been great about this. We all share the same goal,” Niederberger said.