Long time NCAA official laments cancellation of March Madness Gene Marrano March 20, 2020 1 minute read Among the major sports world impacts from the coronavirus – no NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament – and no crowning of a champion. Roanoke County resident Roger Ayers is a long time game official and a tournament veteran: Share: Post navigation Previous: Coronavirus impact creates some new job opportunitiesNext: Economic Disaster Loan application how-to sessions scheduled online Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026
