News Summary
The high school football game between Revere High School and Akron Garfield High School has been canceled following health concerns linked to two confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease among Revere players. Despite Revere’s intention to play, Akron Garfield decided not to participate, leading to discussions about a potential forfeit win for Revere. This cancellation also affects the planned Athletic Hall of Fame and Youth Night events. Revere continues to monitor player health as concerns over student-athlete safety grow.
Bath Township, OH – The high school football game scheduled between Revere High School and Akron Garfield High School for Friday night has been canceled due to health concerns. The decision was communicated via a joint statement by Revere’s athletic director and principal on social media platforms.
Officials from Akron Garfield’s athletic department informed Revere that “the Rams are choosing not to participate in the game.” This decision is linked to two confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease among Revere players. Although there are confirmed cases, Revere expressed that they had “full intent to play” the game as originally scheduled.
Revere claims they had previously informed Akron Garfield of the health concerns but expressed their disagreement with Garfield’s decision to cancel. They noted that there is currently “no outbreak” of hand, foot, and mouth disease at Revere High School, according to school officials.
In light of the cancellation, Revere High School administrators are now exploring whether the non-participation of Akron Garfield could be classified as a forfeit win for Revere’s team, the Minutemen.
The canceled game was set to take place at Joseph F. Pappano Stadium in Bath Township. The Minutemen and the Rams both come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season, following victories in their respective season openers. Last season, Revere’s football team advanced to the Division III playoffs for the second consecutive year.
In addition to the game cancellation, the Revere High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Youth Night festivities, initially scheduled for the same evening, will also be postponed to a later date.
This incident follows another recent game cancellation, which occurred between Norton and Lawrence Northwest, also due to health concerns affecting student-athletes. As concerns about student health and safety continue to be a priority for high schools, these cancellations prompt broader discussions on the impact of illness on high school sports.
Revere High School continues to actively monitor the health situation among its players and remains committed to maintaining the well-being of all athletes. They are prepared to provide updates regarding the status of the remaining season and any further developments related to the cancellation.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Additional Resources
- WKYC: Revere vs Akron Garfield Football Game Canceled
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- The Columbus Dispatch: Ben Christman Obituary
- Google Search: Ben Christman
- Buckeye Sports: Ben Christman Dies
- Google Scholar: Ohio State Football
- Richland Source: Ohio Boys Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- On3: Details on Ben Christman’s Death
- Google News: UNLV Football
Author: STAFF HERE BALTIMORE WRITER
BALTIMORE STAFF WRITER The BALTIMORE STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREBaltimore.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Baltimore, Baltimore County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Baltimore Book Festival, Preakness Stakes, and Artscape. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce and Visit Baltimore, plus leading businesses in shipping and healthcare that power the local economy such as the Port of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins Medicine. As part of the broader HERE network, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Maryland's dynamic landscape.
