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Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Cancels Football Season Because Of Coronavirus

School officials said parents of only 16 returning players felt comfortable enough to play the season.

BOSTON — This fall’s football season is already over for the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. The Malden school became the first in the state to cancel its 2020 football season because of the coronavirus.

School officials said parents of only 16 returning players felt comfortable enough to play the season.

Two of the players on the team are saddened over the decision.

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