West Bladen cancels remainder of varsity football season due to safety concerns

West Bladen cancels remainder of varsity football season due to safety concerns

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — West Bladen High School has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season because of concerns about the team’s roster and the number of healthy players available. Principal Chris Orrock announced the decision after a meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson, District Athletic Director Patty Evers, West Bladen Athletic Director Brett Jackson and Head Football Coach Preston Worley. School officials said the…

West Bladen Cancels Varsity Football Season

DUBLIN–West Bladen officials announced Thursday that the staggering has decided to end its varsity football season. School officials and the coaching staff came to the difficult decision due to recent injuries, low numbers of remaining players, and safety concerns. The Knights will continue with a JV team the remainder of the year. Oct. 2 was supposed to be a home game against Whiteville with a Tackle Out Cancer fundraiser event. Special guests …