Flu sidelines Latin

With some of the biggest events of the spring season just hours away, Boston Latin athletes have to take a seat on the sidelines after news the school is closing for a week due to possible swine flu cases.

On the day the MIAA announced its volleyball pairings, athletic director John McDonough was hoping there is some way to keep his team in the tournament. Latin is scheduled to face Lawrence on Thursday in the first round of the North tournament. But Latin athletes aren't allowed to practice or play other teams and that news leaves McDonough fearing MIAA officials will be forced to go on without the Wolfpack. McDonough expects a decision about his volleyball team Wednesday.

In addition to volleyball, Latin runners were scheduled to compete in the Dual County League track championships Wednesday and the state rowing championships Sunday. Tennis, baseball, softball, and sailing were also put on hold.