As a return of high school sports begins to crystalize, the Washington Officials Association said upward of 30 percent of current officials do not feel comfortable doing their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic. WOA's Todd Stordahl joined (11:08 mark) to discuss why, and how the association is navigating a return to sports.

Story on WIAA moving up football, basketball season a week: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2020/07/28/wiaa-sets-new-out-of-season-coaching-timelines-in-the-fall-football-adds-one-more-regular-season-game/

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Episode 64: Why 30% of officials aren't comfortable reffing amid COVID-19

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WIAA Class 3A state boys basketball champion Auburn High School is representing Washinton in the inagural State Champions Invitational. Trojans coach Ryan Hansen discusses expectations, the state title celebration and expectations entering the first-year national tournament.
Your home for high school sports coverage across the state of Washington: scorebooklive.com/washington/
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'The run continues:' Auburn representing Washington in State Champions Invitational: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/10/the-run-continues-auburn-accepts-invite-to-play-in-inaugural-national-tournament-after-wiaa-class-3a-state-title


Calvary Christian boys nab top overall seeds in inaugural State Champions Invitational: https://news.scorebooklive.com/national/2022/03/16/calvary-christian-boys-sidwell-friends-girls-nab-top-overall-seeds-in-inaugural-state-champions-invitational

The State Champions Invitational is a new tournament for NFHS state champions. Learn more: https://news.scorebooklive.com/news/2022/02/15/geico-nationals-organizers-announce-new-high-school-basketball-championship-for-state-title-winners

Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler , Ryan HansenProducer: Andy Buhler Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank

Will Auburn pull a Graham-Kapowsin in the State Champions Invitational?

Paolo Bachero has led Duke to the Final Four and is at or near the top of every NBA Draft board. We re-trace the Seattle product, former O'Dea strandout's rise as high school star in Washington.
Your home for high school sports coverage across the state of Washington: scorebooklive.com/washington/
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Retracing Paolo Banchero's Seattle high school basketball rise: https://news.scorebooklive.com/national/2022/04/01/retracing-paolo-bancheros-seattle-high-school-basketball-rise-its-how-i-imagine-people-talked-about-lebron-james


Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler , Dan DickauProducer: Andy Buhler Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank

Retracing Paolo Banchero's Seattle basketball rise

Stanford's Lacie and Lexie Hull (Central Valley) and Louisville's Hailey Van Lith (Cashmere) led their teams to the 2022 Final Four this weekend. We re-trace their rise as high school stars Washington.
Your home for high school sports coverage across the state of Washington: scorebooklive.com/washington/
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Tales from Lacie and Lexi Hull's Central Valley days: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/31/retracing-lacie-and-lexie-hulls-spokane-high-school-basketball-rise-they-were-indeed-double-the-trouble


Stories from Hailey Van Lith's small-town rise: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/30/retracing-hailey-van-liths-small-town-high-school-basketball-rise-nobody-created-a-buzz-like-this-edgy-generational-talent


Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank

Re-tracing the rise of Hailey Van Lith, Lexie and Lacie Hull

It's award season. Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down SBLive's Washington state all-classification player of the year, coach of the year and the first all-classification all-state team. Click the link below to find all-state teams for every classification.
Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android for compelling, in-depth statewide high school sports coverage. Your home for high school sports coverage across the state of Washington: scorebooklive.com/washington/
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Washington boys all-state teams: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/22/sblives-2021-22-all-state-washington-high-school-boys-basketball-teams-central-valleys-darling-auburns-hansen-top-postseason-awards


Washington girls all-state teams: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/22/sblives-2021-22-all-state-washington-high-school-girls-basketball-team-woodinvilles-tatum-thompson-is-player-of-the-year


Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank

Breaking down SBLive's all-state boys basketball teams

It's award season. Reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down SBLive's Washington state all-classification player of the year, coach of the year and the first and second all-state teams followed by individual all-state teams, players and coaches of the year for each of the six WIAA girls basketball classifications.
Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android for compelling, in-depth statewide high school sports coverage. Your home for high school sports coverage across the state of Washington: scorebooklive.com/washington/
LINKS! 


Washington boys all-state teams: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/22/sblives-2021-22-all-state-washington-high-school-boys-basketball-teams-central-valleys-darling-auburns-hansen-top-postseason-awards


Washington girls all-state teams: https://news.scorebooklive.com/washington/2022/03/22/sblives-2021-22-all-state-washington-high-school-girls-basketball-team-woodinvilles-tatum-thompson-is-player-of-the-year


Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank

Episode 64: Why 30% of officials aren't comfortable reffing amid COVID-19

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