Let the games begin!  A cadre of Brooklyn politicos and Catholic high school sports leaders are demanding the mayor allow a return of high school sports in the five boroughs as soon as possible. “We write today to request prompt, clear plans from health and education officials on the following: higher-risk sports, spring season youth sports league park permits, and re-opening of high schools and therefore PSAL sports,” wrote State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, City Councilmember Justin Brannan, Assemblymember Jaime Williams, and State Sen. Roxanne Persaud in a letter.  “We are concerned about the effect that not having these programs has had on youth health and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Athletic fields at New York City’s schoolyards have …