BENSALEM, Pa. — The McDonald’s All-American Games that were scheduled for April 1 in Houston have been canceled because of the Coronavirus concerns. It was a difficult decision but the only one. Here is the official statement from the game officials on their ultimate division.

“After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel the 2020 McDonald’s All American Games and all associated events. We made this very difficult decision in order to protect the health and safety of the players, coaches, fans and event staff.

We know how much the McDonald’s All American Games means to the tremendously talented 48 high school athletes selected to the roster. Canceling the Games does not diminish the contributions they have already made to the sport and their communities – nothing can take away the fact that each of them will forever be a McDonald’s All American,” the statement concluded.