Contact tracing leads to delay in Athens high school football game

There is a one-day delay in the start of the high school football season in Athens: the Clarke Central Gladiators and the Cedar Shoals Jaguars were to have kicked off one week from tonight; the new schedule calls for a 7:30 kickoff the following night, Saturday August 21 in Billy Henderson Stadium at Clarke Central.

The reported reason for the change is what is said to a spike in coronavirus cases and contact tracing issues with the Clarke Central football team.

From the Clarke Central HS football Facebook page...

The Clarke Central vs. Cedar Shoals varsity football game will be played on Saturday, August 21. Kick-off will be at 7:30 pm in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Tickets will be $10 at the gate or GoFan . Only GHSA and Clarke Central Athletics Season Passes will be accepted.

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