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MHS coaches, athletes fight through the unknown

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 09:46

Anger.

Sadness.

Frustration.

Loneliness.

Those are the emotions swirling around coaches, athletes and the Middleton sporting community as all activities have been placed on hold in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

By now, spring sports would be in full swing. But with Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issuing a “Safer at Home” order through April 24, spring sports seem to be on life support.

Last week, the Middleton Times-Tribune talked with several spring coaches about how they’re proceeding in these unprecedented times. Here are some of their responses.

 

1.    What do you have your athletes doing right now? Individual workouts only? Anything else?

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Evers closes golf courses

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 09:40

The great, but somewhat crusty Mark Twain once proclaimed: “Golf is a good walk spoiled.”

The way many golf courses in the area feel, Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has also spoiled their good walk.

Evers issued a “Safer At Home” order on March 25 stating that non-essential businesses must close in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In that order, Evers listed golf courses among non-essential businesses, but allowed other outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and walking to continue.

Evers’ order — which runs through April 24 — left many in the golf arena both shocked and confused.

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