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Mahwah High School Opening Night Football Game Postponed
The postponement comes as scheduled opponent Ramsey High School closed for in-person learning after a positive coronavirus test.
MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah High School Thunderbirds will have to wait a little longer for kickoff, as Friday's opening night game against Ramsey has been postponed.
Athletic Director Roger Pelletier confirmed the postponement with Patch Friday, and said conversations have already started with Ramsey about rescheduling the game.
"It depends on the calendar," said Pelletier on if the two high schools would meet this year. He added, though, that the plan is to find a new date, if possible.
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Mahwah is scheduled to face Westwood Regional High School on Oct. 9, and Pelletier said that the game is on track to be played.
This news comes after Ramsey High School shifted to remote learning this week after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, according to NorthJersey.com.
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Mahwah High School resumed in-person learning Sept. 30 following positive coronavirus tests at the high school.
The district had to close three schools for in-person learning last week after positive coronavirus tests.
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