As Southern Regional, Barnegat and Pinelands Regional high schools began their spring breaks on April 10, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association updated its position on the spring sports season, which remained indefinitely shut down as COVID-19 continued its assault throughout the area and beyond.

“The return-to-school date and related public health guidelines will continue to determine the viability of a spring sports season,” read the latest statement from the athletic…