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Kent City Schools pumping the breaks on athletics due to COVID-19

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KENT, Ohio — The Kent City School District announced Friday that it has paused all athletic programs for the time being due to coronavirus concerns.

Superintendent George Joseph issued the following statement:

Dear Parents and Athletes,

We are pausing all athletics, effective immediately, due to the continuous rise of positive Covid-19 cases in Portage County. Practices will resume Monday and Tuesday, January 3rd & 4th, with games resuming Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Mr. Joseph

The district didn't release any additional information regarding the matter.

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