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The Oregon School Activities Association Executive Board opened the door Monday, Feb. 8, for soccer and cross-country seasons to progress, but maintained some restrictions on volleyball and football.

The board voted to proceed with the cross-country and soccer seasons, with practice beginning Feb. 22 and contests beginning March 1.

Volleyball can progress in counties that are not rated Extreme Risk for COVID-19, the board ruled. Those that are still in Extreme Risk, as Linn County has been, though its numbers are falling.

Currently, 47 OSAA member schools are located in the 12 lower, mod...