During a normal school year, high school wrestling teams typically begin practices right after Thanksgiving, and by mid-March they’re done, their athletes moving on to spring sports or gearing up for the club wrestling season. This year, things are vastly different, with the season getting underway this week.

“It’s not going to be the ideal season, but we’re all just glad to have a season,” said Southern Regional coach Dan Roy, whose Rams are the two-time defending NJSIAA Group V champions.