High school football returns with restrictions in place

Thursday, February 25, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- High school football returns to the Triangle on Thursday night after an extended absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leesville Road High School is hosting Cardinal Gibbons High School at 6:30 p.m. in the ABC11 Game of the Week.
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There will be fans in the stands, but for now, it will only be the immediate family of players on the home team.



That is a Wake County Public School System policy. However, it is unclear whether that policy will be adjusted as the season moves forward -- especially in light of Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to ease some COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday.
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Student-athletes and fans in the stands will be required to wear masks at all times.

There will also be no halftime performances.

SEE MORE: Details behind Gov. Roy Cooper's rollback of COVID-19 restrictions



ABC11 will have more on the Cardinal Gibbons at Leesville Road game later Thursday evening.

High school football returns with restrictions in place
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