Todd Smith

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has made scheduling a juggling act for Montclair athletics directors this winter.

Some people will be allowed to attend Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley Academy spring sporting events, but much like in the fall, there will be COVID-19 restrictions.

Montclair Kimberley Academy wants to keep athletes safe and is taking the extra step of requiring masks for athletes while on the field.

School is back in session in the township of Montclair, and with the ban on indoor sports lifted, that means winter sports will resume.

While other high school sports teams were shutting down due to COVID-19, Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley stayed on the field.

Montclair High girls soccer beat Montclair Kimberley Academy, while MKA field hockey notched their first win in this week's round-up.

Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley Academy will limit fans at fall sporting events in an effort to follow COVID-19 protocols.

With NJ Gov. Phil Murphy giving the green light to contact sports in the state, Montclair High School has set a start date for summer practices to Aug. 17.

NJSIAA gives the go-ahead for high school practices starting July 13 but while MKA plans, MHS coaches must wait for hiring approval before they can work.