Long time NCAA official laments cancellation of March Madness Gene Marrano March 20, 2020 1 min 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 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025