FHS, Harper sports begin at normal time

Sports

July 22, 2020

The University Interscholastic League made a few changes to the upcoming sports calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UIL announced a delayed sports calendar for Class 5A and 6A schools but no changes for 1A-4A on Tuesday, July 21. Fredericksburg and Harper High Schools can both start the fall sports

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