As we communicated in our Return To School plans in July - the Catholic Schools Office and the GHCAA - Greater Houston Catholic Athletic Association had postponed all GHCAA sanctioned sports (our Football team plays in a different league) to the second semester. 

Over the last few weeks, the GHCAA communicated to schools that they were going to allow the start of basketball with practices starting before the end of this semester with games to begin in January. We were hopeful our students would be able to begin their season soon with conditioning and practices. 

Unfortunately, this week we received communication from the Catholic Schools Office and the GHCAA that the basketball season has been canceled. There was great concern regarding schools playing each other and the possible cross-contamination of teams due to the use of indoor facilities and students being in such close contact with each other. Concerns were exacerbated by local COVID numbers continuing to increase. 

While it is very disappointing to hear the GHCAA has cancelled the basketball season, here at St. Cecilia, we are going to offer a modified “training and conditioning” program for our middle school basketball players. Boys and girls basketball teams will be allowed to practice and continue working on skills, conditioning, and teamwork. Details regarding sign-ups, tryouts, practice schedules, and basketball season protocols will be sent out in this Friday’s Insider. Practices will begin on Monday, November 16.

At this time there is no further information or decisions regarding soccer, volleyball or other sports scheduled for the spring. 

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.