PHOTOS: Pandemic brings unique scenes to high-school hoops
High-school basketball games began being played in Fairfax and Arlington counties last week, but spectators were note allowed inside gyms to watch and players were wearing masks. These photos were take from a couple of different boys games at Madison and Washington-Liberty high schools, plus a photo from a livestreamed broadcast. Take a look.
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Empty bleachers at a Madison High School basketball game. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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Wakefield High School head boys basketball coach Tony Bentley keeps a safe distance from one of his players in the bench area. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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The bench for Madison High School home boys basketball games is in the stands, where players are spread out. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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Games are being live streamed, like this boys contest at McLean High School. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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Chairs on the bench are fewer and spread at least six feet apart. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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Other then the players, coaches, referees and game workers, gyms are empty of spectators. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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The normally crowded scorer's table has just three working during a Madison High boys games. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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Wakefield High School's Lorenzo Cole, left, Washington-Liberty's Carson Ruth, right, and all other players wear masks during games. (Photo by Dave Facinoli)
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