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The scheduled high school football game between Revere High School and Akron Garfield has been canceled due to health risks related to hand, foot, and mouth disease impacting two players on the Revere team. Despite expressing a desire to play, Revere officials were notified by Akron Garfield’s athletic director that they would not participate in the game. The cancellation has led to the postponement of related events and raises questions about the game’s classification regarding forfeits.
Bath Township, OH – The high school football game between Revere High School and Akron Garfield, scheduled for Friday night, has been canceled due to health concerns. The decision was announced in a joint statement released by Revere athletic director Don Seeker and Principal Doug Farris on social media.
Akron Garfield’s athletic director communicated to Revere that Garfield’s team has “chosen not to participate in the game.” This decision comes amid reports of confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease affecting two players on the Revere team.
Initially, Revere had expressed a “full intent to play” despite the health concerns arising from the reported cases. Revere officials stated that Akron Garfield was made aware of the health situation prior to the cancellation but still opted out of competing. In their statement, Revere expressed disagreement with the cancellation, indicating they “were not in favor of this outcome.”
According to school officials, there is currently “no outbreak” of hand, foot, and mouth disease at Revere High School. This clarification suggests that the situation is contained among the two players affected, prompting ongoing discussions about whether the canceled game can be classified as a forfeit win for the Revere Minutemen.
As a result of the cancellation, planned events including Revere’s Athletic Hall of Fame and Youth Night festivities will be postponed to a later date. This incident comes on the heels of another game cancellation, following a similar situation involving Norton and Lawrence Northwest, also due to health concerns among student-athletes.
Both Revere and Akron Garfield entered the season with an impressive record of 1-0, having secured wins in their respective season openers. The Revere Minutemen have consistently demonstrated their competitive spirit, having advanced to the Division III playoffs in both of the past two seasons. The cancellation of the game against Akron Garfield is a setback for both teams as they aim to maintain momentum in the early part of the season.
Health and safety remain a priority for high school athletics, with ongoing monitoring of player health crucial as teams navigate this season. The decision to cancel the game underscores the critical balance between athletic competition and the well-being of student-athletes.
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