The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is “awaiting further guidance” following President Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.

Minnesota’s governing body for high school sports says it will follow state law and continue to allow any transgender athletes to compete.

Athletics programs from across Michigan are coming together to pay tribute to the Oxford community and help victims of the high school shooting.

Despite concerns over the coronavirus, high school athletes are allowed to start practicing for fall sports on Monday.

The battle over high school sports may be settled for now in Michigan, but there’s a new issue emerging because of the coronavirus pandemic. A lot of referees are choosing to stay on the sidelines and sitting it out, at least for now, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association will have to work around it. He said that’s worst-case scenario because the MHSAA is determined to let student athletes play despite officials being down in Michigan by about 30%. Scott Waldendowski -- who officiates in the Macomb Area Conference -- said he sees firsthand there’s a lot of work for officials like himself. READ: Michigan high school basketball, hockey players have to wear masks during gamesDue to the shortage, MHSAA is currently hiring.

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. – As COVID-19 cases rise throughout Michigan, high school sports teams must adapt to new policies and procedures. At Grosse Pointe South, the varsity girl’s basketball team has begun practicing for the winter season. Other high school winter sports are required to wear masks 100 percent of the time, like wrestling and competitive cheerleading. Geoff Kimmerly, a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) says the decision to play winter sports is left to each individual school district. Related: MHSAA confirms winter high school sports in Michigan will start on time

Gretchen Whitmer has suggested swapping the fall and spring seasons for high school sports, moving close-contact sports like football to the spring while socially distanced sports like golf, tennis and track could move to the fall. Whitmer floated the idea Tuesday, calling on the Michigan High School Athletic Association to consider it. Were also working with the National Federation of State High School Associations.Kimmerly said there are 750 high schools and more than 200,000 student-athletes statewide. Some have already started conditioning workouts outside, such as the West Bloomfield High School football team. He said the high school experience and college recruiting are key factors in wanting to have a 2020 season.