Don’t rock the boat – Block Island volleyball’s match at Central Falls called off because of … wind? – The Providence Journal

When a high school game gets postponed and theres not eight inches of snow on the ground, the first thought is COVID.

Friday, a game got canceled because of wind and this wasnt an outdoor sport.

The Block Island girls volleyball team was scheduled to make a trip to Central Falls to take on the Warriors, but CF athletic director Anthony Ficocelli tweeted the game would be postponed because of the expected high winds in the forecast.

Central Falls plays indoors, so the issue wasn't with windaffecting the actual game. High winds meanrough seas, which led to theBlock Island Ferry changingits schedule, so therewould be no late boat home for the Hurricanes on Friday.

In the past, it wouldnt have been an issue; Block Island girls volleyball team did a few overnight stays during its run to the Division III finals in 2019.

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But in COVID times, the Block Island School doesnt want its athletes staying overnight. So a canceled ferry means no game.

The good news for the Hurricanes and the Warriors is the game wont be canceled outright. While no official date has been set, there are plans to make the game up later in the season preferably when theres clear skies and no breeze to speak of.

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Don't rock the boat - Block Island volleyball's match at Central Falls called off because of ... wind? - The Providence Journal