Hopewell postpones Friday football game due to ‘large number’ of players in quarantine

HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Hopewell Public Schools is postponing its varsity football game against Varina High School due to a “large number” of players having to quarantine.

A total of 24 players are out for the game, but the number of positive COVID-19 cases is unknown.

The game against the Varina Blue Devils has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Any already purchased for the game will be accepted then.

Dear Football Fans,

We are disappointed to announce that due to a large number of varsity players having to quarantine as of 1:00 pm today, we are postponing tonight's game against the Varina Blue Devils. pic.twitter.com/cOsDL5VEEQ
— Hopewell Schools (@HopewellSchools) August 27, 2021