Games go on in Neshaminy, at Chester

Despite a strike by teachers at Neshaminy and a lack of cash in the Chester-Upland School District, there will be no interruption in the Redskins' and Clippers' athletic schedules - at least for now.

"It will be business as usual," Clippers boys' basketball coach Larry Yarbray said.

The Clippers, 9-0 entering the game, opened their Del-Val League schedule Tuesday night at Academy Park.

"I don't know of any plans for Chester to cut its sports season short," said Yarbray, who is not a member of the teachers union.

The district contends it is facing bankruptcy and said it would run out of cash Tuesday.

In a statement Monday, the first day of the strike, the Neshaminy district said that sports programs would continue to operate. Teachers are seeking a new contract after working almost four years without one.

Contact staff writer Don Beideman at 267-815-0733 or dbeideman@phillynews.com.