COVID-19 wiped out school athletics in spring, and now districts are faced with finding a safe way to make Friday night lights shine bright for fans.
As of now, the school district plans to limit attendance at sporting events to about 33 to 40% which means Wylie’s 10,000 seat stadium will allow somewhere between 3,300 to 4,000 fans to watch games this season.
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By Kyle Grondin • [email protected]
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