American Overseas School of Rome

Vicenza's Claire Troiano goes in for a lay-up during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division II Girls Basketball Championship game against Naples at the Wiesbaden High School, Germany, Feb. 22, 2020. Naples won the game 44-35.

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Champions well represented on All-Europe lists

Standout student-athletes from what proved to be the last season of the 2019-20 DODEA-Europe sports year were recognized this week with the release of the winter All-Europe teams.

There won't be any plays such as this one in a 2016 match between Aviano and Sigonella this year after DODEA-Europe canceled the spring sports season, citing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.<br>Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

DODEA Europe coaches and players will miss competition this spring

Wednesday’s announcement was far from a surprise. But the official announcement still had a profound impact.

A scene from last season's soccer finals in Kaiserslautern, Germany. DODEA-Europe has said that all practices, games and events will be canceled for as long as the involved schools remain closed. That includes boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

DODEA-Europe sports suspended as school shuts down for coronavirus

The decision followed a spate of initial cancellations in response to the spreading coronavirus.

Rocio Fernandez of Ramstein sends a cross towards the goal in a game last season against the Kaiserslautern Raiders. DODEA-Europe has canceled the first two weeks of its upcoming spring sports season due to coronavirus concerns.

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DODEA-Europe cancels sports for two weeks over coronavirus concerns

DODEA-Europe has canceled the first two weeks of its upcoming spring sports season due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

Brussels' Jalen Pollard is fouled by AFNORTH'ss Alan Goldsmith as he attempts a shot in a Division III game at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Brussels won 24-11.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe boys hoops

Ramstein-Kaiserslautern matchup won't decide title this year

Cross-town rivals will meet in the semifinals after spending last two year's battling for championship. Vilseck takes on Black Forest Academy in other semi.

AOSR school info

Location: Rome, Italy
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Red, white and black
Enrollment: 220
Website: http://www.aosr.org/

Principal: Robert McCarthy
Athletic director: Daniel Zacaroli

Coaches:
Tennis: Phil Davis and Valerio Aureli
Cross country: Steve Buchholz and Jamye Loy
Boys volleyball: Manuel Maria Dona and Freddy Reale
Girls volleyball: Claudio Olivieri and Lauren White
Boys basketball: Phil Davis and Valerio Aureli
Girls basketball: Carmela Verardi and Freddy Reale
Wrestling: Marco Tincani
Boys soccer: Valerio Aureli and Giacomo Castelli Avolio
Girls soccer: Gaia Ciccarelli and Daniel Zacaroli
Track and field:Steve Buchholz and Jamye Loy