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 Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025
