The football program at the high school has forfeited the rest of the season.
The decision was made with player safety in mind, according to the news release. School officials consulted with district coaches, the Iowa High School Athletic Association and medical professionals before making the move. Parents and students gave feedback to school officials.
The depth of healthy bodies on Friday nights has been impacted by the injuries sustained by the team over the last six weeks. Our goal is to provide our student athletes with opportunities to compete while keeping their health and safety in mind.
The Week 7 schedule of high school football in Iowa.
The Bluejays will still play their lower-level game on Friday nights. The plan is for the 9th- and 10th- graders to play a game. The district is trying to get other teams to set up some things for the rest of the season.
The news release said that the priority was to maintain player health and safety. The curtain raiser schedule will allow for appropriate playing opportunities for our athletes.
The district's news release stated that the decision to not play football affects the marching band, cheerleaders, concession stand and athletic department budget.
The impact this decision will have on our football program is something we are aware of. School staff, parents and community members are needed to support the program. Please keep our football players, coaches, cheerleaders, marching band members and loyal football fans in mind as they have all been impacted by this situation.
The high school football team forfeited the rest of the season.
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