Young people from as young as five or six to young adults were left devastated last spring when the sports world from coast to coast came to a screeching halt.

While the return of athletic competitions looked different across the country and the world, some local athletes are still waiting for the return of the thrill of competing in front of family, friends, and fans. Monticello Athletic Director Dan Sheehan says while sports often seem trivial to some, he believes the experiences for kids is something that cannot be replaced.

Clinton High School Athletic Director Matt Keoppel since the shutdown and now the return of sports has had the mindset of getting the kids the opportunity and he'll make it work for them.

Tune into WHOW for an IHSA Town Hall as RFD personalities will talk with IHSA representatives Craig Anderson and Sam Knox for a two-hour special on WHOW's many platforms Friday, September 18 from 8 pm to 10 pm. RFD's Jim Taylor will navigate the two-hour discussion surrounding this year's high school sports calendar amid the coronavirus pandemic.