Eric Kipper has played basketball for as long as he remembers. As a small child, he routinely shot hoops with his dad in the driveway. He joined a team in second grade, and playing became part of his daily routine.
“I love playing and being with my team,” said 18-yearold Kipper, who plays for Westwood High School in the Round Rock Independent School District. “It’s been a large part of my life.”
When the coronavirus hit, shutting down schools and sports in the spring, Kipper couldn’t imagine not playing his senior year.
The pandemic has prompted some states to delay or cancel indoor ...