College and high school sports teams began practice across southwest Missouri the last few weeks during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Universities, along with local high schools, have created plans to keep their athletes and coaches safe upon their return to competition. Local schools and districts have been working with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for information and advice on how best to open.
Springfield-Greene County Health Director Clay Goddard was asked Thursday morning about programs returning to the fields and teams traveling in and out of the area to participate in competition.
“It’s going to be a challenge," Goddard said.