Watertown to continue distance learning through October 2nd
9-25-20
Brent Nathaniel
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WATERTOWN, S.D. (GoWatertow.net) — Due to a continued high number of positive COVID cases and close contacts, Watertown High School will remain in online learning for the week of September 28 – October 2.
In a release, Watertown Superintendent Jeff Danielsen says this will help contain the spread and clear up for those who are already positive or have been exposed and carry the potential for a positive test. As of Friday, the active case count in Codington County sat at 208. Watertown High School has recorded 34 positive cases of the virus, with an estimated 250 close contacts.
Most 7-12 activities from September 22nd through October 2nd have been cancelled including Arrow football at home versus Brandon Valley September 25th and Harrisburg October 1st. The next scheduled matchup for Watertown Football is October 9th at Sioux Falls O’Gorman.
Perhaps the most hit hard is girls and boys soccer with their final four games of regular season wiped out due to the pandemic. Playoffs begin for both the boys and girls October 6th.
The lone sport to reschedule events has been volleyball with postponed games for September 22nd versus Sioux Falls Lincoln to be made up October 13th, the September 24th game versus Brandon Valley will now be played October 30th, the September 29th game versus Mitchell will be made up October 10th and the home matchup versus rival Brookings extended to November 7th. The next scheduled Arrow volleyball game is October 6th at home versus Pierre.
In total, 28 scheduled events September 22nd through October 2nd have been either cancelled or postponed for the Arrows due to the pandemic. Some of the events affected include:
September 22
Boys & Girls Soccer at SF Roosevelt – Cancelled
VB vs. SF Lincoln – Rescheduled to October 13th
Cheer & Dance at Huron – Cancelled for Watertown
September 24
VB vs. Brandon Valley (ESD Match) – Rescheduled to October 30
9th Football – Cancelled
JV Golf at Sisseton – Cancelled for Watertown
XC at Brookings – Cancelled for Watertown
Boys & Girls Soccer vs. Brandon Valley – Cancelled
September 25
Football vs. Brandon Valley – Cancelled
September 26
Cheer & Dance at Harrisburg – Cancelled for Watertown
ESD Golf at Mitchell – Cancelled for Watertown
September 28
Boys & Girls Soccer at Huron – Cancelled
JV Football at Harrisburg – Cancelled
September 29
Girls Tennis at ESD Meet – Cancelled for Watertown
8th Grade Football at Hamlin – Cancelled
Volleyball vs Mitchell – Postponed to Nov 7 at 2:30p
Oct 1
Cross Country Meet at Cattail Golf Course – Cancelled
Boys & Girls Soccer at Pierre – Cancelled
Middle School Volleyball at Brookings
Freshman Football at Harrisburg – Cancelled
Volleyball vs Brookings – Postponed to Oct 10 at 7pm
Oct 2
Football vs Harrisburg – Cancelled
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WATERTOWN, S.D. (GoWatertow.net) — Due to a continued high number of positive COVID cases and close contacts, Watertown High School will remain in online learning for the week of September 28 – October 2.
All 7-12 activities will be postponed or canceled for the week. In a release, Watertown Superintendent Jeff Danielsen says this will help contain the spread and clear up for those who are already positive or have been exposed and carry the potential for a positive test.
Activities affected for next week include:
September 28
Boys & Girls Soccer at Huron – Cancelled
JV Football at Harrisburg – Cancelled
September 29
Girls Tennis at ESD Meet – Cancelled for Watertown
8th Grade Football at Hamlin – Cancelled
Volleyball vs Mitchell – Postponed
Oct 1
Cross Country Meet at Cattail Golf Course – Cancelled
Boys & Girls Soccer at Pierre – Cancelled
Middle School Volleyball at Brookings
Freshman Football at Harrisburg – Cancelled
Volleyball vs Brookings
Oct 2
Football vs Harrisburg – Cancelled
