The area’s arguably hottest boys’ basketball team is now under quarantine.

Northampton’s team recently received notice of a positive COVID test on the team, and the Konkrete Kids won’t be active this week.

The Kids had an overall 6-1 record and had won four-consecutive games.

District superintendent Joseph Kovalchik stated “that as a result of a positive COVID result, the team will not participate in practice or games until Monday, Feb. 22.”

He added the district also cited guidance from the PA Department of Health.

Northampton will return to practice Feb. 22. They will host Bethlehem Catholic Feb. 24, play at Nazareth Feb. 26, and at Bethlehem Catholic March 1. The Kids canceled a game at Catasauqua Tuesday, and it could be rescheduled in the near future.

“Since our Nazareth game on Jan. 30, we have had three practices,” said Kids’ head coach Coy Stampone. “It’s just been crazy, and it’s been physically straining on the kids.

“We’re anxious to get back on the court. We want to get back some kind of momentum. We will work to do some things virtually with the kids. We’re doing what we can while following the protocol.”

Junior guard Issac Harris, the team’s leading scorer averaging roughly 22 points a game and a team captain, along with senior Joe Kerbacher, don’t believe the temporary impasse will slow the team down.

“We will do as much as we can,” said Harris. “We had stops before and a snow week. We have overcome adversity this year, and this one won’t stop us.”

Harris sees chemistry as a primary factor for the Kids’ success.

“The chemistry was different last year,” he stressed. “We have a better feel for each other this year than last season. I grew up with these kids, and we are more family than anything. There is a true sense of brotherhood, and it has really come easy for us.”

Harris also has been comfortable in his leadership role. He visualizes their compatibility leading toward a district title

“The role of leader is an easy one on this team,” he added. “These guys are doing what they need to do, and no one is complaining. Everyone is willing to take on responsibilities to keep our team perspective.

“Our goal is to win a district championship,” he said. “It is becoming more and more of a reality. We know what to do. It’s a great feeling right now.”