News Summary
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School has canceled its varsity football game against Harvest Prep due to a significant number of player injuries and illnesses. This marks the second consecutive week a Greater Akron team has forfeited a game, prioritizing the health and safety of student-athletes. STVM has been struggling this season with an 0-6 record, and the administration plans to assess player health weekly while communicating with upcoming opponents about the situation.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Football Game Canceled Due to Player Injuries and Illness
Akron, OH – St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) has officially canceled its Week 8 varsity football game against Harvest Prep, a decision prompted by a significant number of injuries and illnesses within the team’s roster. This cancellation represents the second successive week in which a Greater Akron football team has been forced to forgo a game, following Barberton’s cancellation of its match against Highland the previous week.
The cancellation comes after STVM’s bye week and is preceded by the disruption of Youngstown Ursuline’s football season. The administration at STVM emphasized that the “health, safety, and well-being of our student-athletes is always our highest priority,” which influenced their decision to scrap the upcoming game.
Impact of Injuries and Illnesses
A number of players on the STVM varsity football team are currently sidelined due to various injuries, some of which are season-ending. Additionally, some players are battling a bacterial skin infection that has compounded the team’s challenges. As a result, the combination of injuries and illness has left the roster depleted, impairing the team’s ability to compete safely.
Prior to making the decision to cancel, STVM consulted with the Akron Children’s Hospital athletic training staff to evaluate the situation thoroughly. Following this consultation, the administration deemed it imperative to prioritize player health by allowing time for recovery and establishing a plan for the remainder of the season.
Future of the Season
The administration at St. Vincent-St. Mary indicates that they will continue to assess the players’ health and readiness each week as they look towards future games. They are also maintaining open communication with potential upcoming opponents to ensure transparency regarding the team’s situation.
Despite the football game cancellation, all other athletic events and school activities are set to continue as scheduled, indicating a commitment to provide a full scope of school activities for students and families.
Season Performance Overview
St. Vincent-St. Mary is currently experiencing a challenging season, holding an 0-6 record. The canceled game against Harvest Prep will mark the sixth game the team has forfeited this season due to various issues. The Fighting Irish have faced a series of losses, including several shutouts against teams like Nordonia, Perry, and Hudson. Their most recent game occurred on September 26, where they fell to Elyria Catholic with a score of 28-14. Earlier in October, the team also canceled a game against Ursuline due to a scandal that involved multiple federal lawsuits and allegations of serious misconduct.
As the STVM administration and coaching staff concentrate on the recovery and health of their student-athletes, the future of the season remains uncertain. They are scheduled to face Walsh Jesuit in Week 9, a benchmark for the team’s continued efforts to turn the season around amidst the ongoing challenges.
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- Beacon Journal
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- WKYC
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- SI.com
- Google News: Ohio high school football
- Cleveland 19
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
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