I would have started my 29th season as a wrestling coach in Washington yesterday and I was saddened for our student-athletes who were not able to begin the season on time, especially the seniors.

Regardless of your point of view on the risk level and health of high school wrestlers, you need to recognize that there would most likely not be enough qualified officials that are willing and available to work at matches/tournaments. I would wager to guess the average age of the officials in our state is about 60 and most of them would take a pass on officiating at this time.

I have been watching high school football games this fall from Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Tennesse and Utah and they seem to have found a way to play games. Perhaps data of exposure and other health-related issues from these states will assist our state in making an informed decision going forward.