The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association changed its policy this week to allow a limited number of fans to attend high school sporting events.

According to a release from the NCISAA, the governing body for private schools, up to two legal guardians for senior athletes of the home team will be allowed to attend athletic events, including football and volleyball.

It is up to the host school whether or not to follow this new policy, and Asheville School Athletic Director Carl Boland said Wednesday that fans will be allowed at the Blues’ home football game Oct. 2.

Asheville School (1-0) added a game Friday, hosting Hickory Grove Christian at 7 p.m. 

Spectators are required to stay six feet away from each other with the exception of family members and cloth face covering will be mandatory while entering and leaving the stadium or arena, according to NCISAA policy.

David Thompson is an award-winning reporter for the Citizen Times. He can be reached at dthompson@citizentimes.com, at 828-231-1747, or on Twitter at @acthshuddle.

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