Falling in line with state-mandated orders, leaders of Texas high school athletic, music and academic competition pushed back a possible restart date for activities.

On April 3, University Interscholastic League (UIL) officials announced they were modifying any possible return to play to follow an executive order issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott late last month.

In that order, Abbott closed all state schools through at least May 4 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Previously, the UIL tabbed March 30 a...