The first boys basketball scrimmages for Section V are coming up soon. By the first full week of December, players, coaches and fans figure the regular season will be in full swing. But will the officials be there? With just a couple of weeks until the boys varsity basketball season is scheduled to kick in earnestly, it's a big question. It's a legitimate one, too because few officials indicated their availability to work at games by the October deadline. While Section V administrators are hoping the resolution of grievances filed with a statewide board will signal the start of the season, they are advising local school districts to stick to their planned schedules and if officials don't show up, the game will be cancelled...
