Calling it quits?

I
 really don’t want to say this out loud and possibly throw it out to the universe, however, I’m going to take the risk and announce that we’ve almost made it to the halfway point of the fall sports seasons. 
When things started out, I wasn’t sure we’d go past the first couple of weeks, but despite a hiccup early with a couple of cancellations in football and volleyball, the Dogies and the rest of the 2A/3A conference teams have been competing steadily.
Not only are the sports seasons progressing pretty smoothly, but school is also operating pretty much as usual, and for this teacher/sports writer, this is a pleasant and welcome surprise.
While I am still holding my breath a little bit, and am a little anxious that everything will come crashing down, having gotten into the ring and seeing that we are doing pretty well navigating the ‘Rona, gives me hope that we can continue to do so.
And to be honest, I’m looking at South Dakota and Nebraska and wondering if Wyoming will be next to call it quits on COVID-19. 
Our closest neighbor decided to be done with the virus early this summer as South Dakota opened its doors to tourism, the number one economic boon of the state. The Black Hills were, and still are, bustling with travelers from across the country who heeded the call that the state was open for business. They jumped on the chance to escape their own states whose doors were still closed and headed for the Hills to vacation and enjoy some much needed social interaction.
Sturgis held its annual motorcycle rally despite a great deal of derision and criticism from around the country, and South Dakota’s governor, Kristi Noem, has become a popular, household name from coast to coast because she made the decision to take the risk.
Schools started this fall, along with sports, and most did so with no restrictions. 
South Dakota hasn’t apologized and they haven’t backed down.
Apparently, Nebraska has followed suit and has also determined to be done with the coronavirus as it was just announced that the University of Nebraska will be back in Big 10 action in October, while elementary and secondary schools are proceeding with business as usual.
Wyoming has been cautious (which I support) and as a result has suffered very low numbers of COVID cases. Being a state with big numbers when it comes to square mileage and low numbers when it comes to population, we are able to naturally social distance without too much inconvenience. It’s also no big deal to mask up when social distancing isn’t possible. 
Because we haven’t been hit hard, and because we have taken precautions, I have to admit that I may be ready to be done with the ‘Rona too. Not in the respect that we should all throw caution to the wind and run about spewing bodily fluids all willy nilly, but in the respect that we can offer our kids the security of knowing that school and sports will continue unless a catastrophe were to befall us.
I’m hoping this is coming down the pike and I’m interpreting the recent revelation that wrestling and basketball have the green light to go as the winter season approaches as a very encouraging sign.
I really think I’m ready to call it quits on COVID, and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. Oh, I will continue to have my mask handy and wear it when in close contact with others, but I’m also ready to be able to be confident that next week’s games are going to happen and that school doors will remain open for our students.