High school golf should be allowed. Many boys teams in Section III, like Auburn, play a fall season anyway and there’s no reason why other sections and girls can’t play as well, wearing masks and social distancing.

Tennis is another sport that can be played without any issue, even doubles. Again, both boys (who play in the spring) and girls (who play in the fall) should be able to compete.

Cross country meets can also be held. Not invitationals, which draw hundreds of competitors, but just meets with no more than three teams and spreading out the runners.

Another fall sport is field hockey. Wearing masks may be difficult for the players but it would be the only way to be able to safely have a season.

Boys and girls soccer are in the same boat. Masks must be worn and players should try to avoid close contact (which I understand isn’t easy) when possible.

Sadly, football may be the lone fall high school sport unable to be played under normal conditions. The closeness of the players, the physical contact and the equipment (I can’t imagine wearing a mask with a helmet and pads) make it very difficult to play. There is nothing better than going to an Auburn football game on an autumn evening at Holland Stadium, but not this fall.

And to be safe, there shouldn’t be any fans at any high school sporting event this fall.