East Lansing – The United States Supreme Court today denied a certiorari request by the Michigan High School Athletic Association in its Sports Seasons Litigation.
Published 12:57 pm Monday, April 2, 2007
By Staff
As a result of the Supreme Court's decision, the previous changes in seasons ordered by lower courts will occur beginning with the 2007-08 school year: girls basketball will move from Fall to Winter; girls volleyball will move from Winter to Fall; boys golf and girls tennis in the Lower Peninsula will move from Fall to Spring; girls golf and boys tennis in the Lower Peninsula will move from Spring to Fall; and the MHSAA will offer Upper Peninsula post-season tournaments in soccer for girls in the Fall and boys in the Spring.
"The MHSAA is disappointed that the Supreme Court has decided against reviewing this case," the MHSAA said in a released statement. "Now is the time for our schools to step up and work with the decision of the Court to continue to maximize the quantity and quality of interscholastic athletic participation opportunities for young people in our state."
The MHSAA has scheduled a press conference for 3 p.m. today.