READ THE FULL STORY:Fayetteville schools confirm COVID cases . North Forsyth and Reagan are natural rivals, but that doesn’t mean the schools aren’t going to help each other. Hand shakes and excitement rippled through the masked players in their short warmup. All hazards (damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes) are on the table. After kicking off, the blocking and tackling looked like it always does. (NEXSTAR) -- America's wealthiest households will see a tax increase in the future if President Joe Biden's administration is able to push a plan through Congress. Walkertown High School's football team isn't the only one that won't be playing Friday night because of COVID-19 issues in the Wolfpack's ... has decided to play football at Fayetteville … A preview of the top high school football games in the area Friday night: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - In Tennessee, Fayetteville City Schools will be making the switch to a fully virtual schedule beginning Dec. 10 until at least after the holiday break. After Democratic Gov. Avery Salerno, the Titans’ long snapper, worked with his punter. The Tigers are hoping for more of the same in 2021. “But a win, first game, against the rival? — Conway opened up the high school football season with a big comeback win over Fayetteville on Friday night 38-21. With 35 staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 and 45 students since the beginning of the year., Fayetteville City Schools just did not have the resources or staffing to keep a normal schedule. Glenn junior linebacker Albert Redd (4) intercepts a pass intended for East Forsyth junior wide receiver Traylon Ingram (11) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior linebacker Albert Redd (4) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior Devin Flowers (9) sacks East Forsyth sophomore quarterback Jaylen Raynor (4) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth junior defensive back Isaiah Crowell (8) recovers a fumble on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior linebacker Albert Redd (4) celebrates after breaking up a pass on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn sophomore wide receiver Levine Smith (8) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn sophomore defensive lineman Josh Nolan (90) prepares to scoop up the ball and score a touchdown after a goal line fumble from East Forsyth sophomore quarterback Jaylen Raynor (4) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn sophomore defensive lineman Josh Nolan (90) celebrates with his teammate, junior defensive lineman Jaquay Taylor (43), after scoring a touchdown on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior linebacker Keyon Sanders (6) takes the field with his teammates prior to the Bobcats' game against East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior wide receiver Chaney Fitzgerald (10) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior Devin Flowers (9) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior Devin Flowers (9) is tackled after a run by East Forsyth junior defensive back Isaiah Crowell (8) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior quarterback Camden Coleman (12) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior Kedrick Greene (11) attempts to tackled East Forsyth senior defensive back Jordan Timmons (1) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior defensive lineman Joseph Woodard (84) tackles East Forsyth junior running back Jemon Smith (2) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior defensive back Messiah Barrett (7) celebrates a third down defensive stop by the Bobcats on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior Kedrick Greene (11) tackles East Forsyth sophomore wide receiver Ronnie Christian (12) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn linebacker Darien Moore (48) and defensive back AJ Coverdale (3) combine to tackle East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth sophomore quarterback Jaylen Raynor (4) prepares to pass on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn senior Devin Flowers (9) celebrates a sack on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior Kedrick Greene (11) breaks up a pass intended for East Forsyth junior running back Jemon Smith (2) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior Kedrick Greene (11) celebrates after breaking up a pass in the end zone on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn quarterback Camden Coleman (12) passes on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth defensive coordinator Aaron Beal instructs the Eagles' defense on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth junior defensive back Isaiah Crowell (8) celebrates after recovering a fumble on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth junior running back Traylon Ingram (11) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth junior running back Traylon Ingram (11) is tackled after a run by Glenn defensive back Malik Worrell (24) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth running back Elliot Clous (32) runs the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth defensive back Isaiah Crowell (8) tackles Glenn quarterback Camden Coleman (12) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn junior running back Devonte Lyerly (1) is tackled after a run by East Forsyth defensive back Morgan Childs (16) on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn head coach Antwon Stevenson instructs his team on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth quarterback Jaylen Raynor (4) fumbles the ball on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. A strong low pressure system is moving across Oklahoma and moving towards Northwest Arkansas and could bring more thunderstorms across our area this afternoon. Some parts of Thursday’s game looked the same. Of course you never want them, but I kind of expected if. The Titans registered the game’s first points with a field goal, which followed a strip sack by Chris Van Kleeck. Set to host Mount Tabor in the football opener for both teams, Reagan found a new venue: North Forsyth. They would grab two interceptions in the second quarter that helped set the course for their eventual 44-21 victory. Daily Deals Bargain Bins is now open in Rogers! J.B. Pritzker and the state health department ordered high-risk school sports such as football pushed to spring because … ... has decided to play football at Fayetteville State. The East Forsyth-West Forsyth football game scheduled for Friday night has been canceled because of a positive COVID-19 test involving an athl…. Governor Roy Cooper jokes with a group filling syringes as he tours a Cumberland County COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville… Once he retired, he stayed away from football for a year before he couldn’t stand it anymore. After back-to-back penalties helped the Eagles inch closer, Flowers capitalized. It helped secure an 18-0 shutout win, the Bobcats’ first win against their crosstown rivals since 2017. Adrian Snow said while speaking about what his first game might look like: “It’s going to be different.”. Wilbourn said the district would not comment about rumors or hearsay. Fisher’s comment rings more true after he found the need to adapt again. Watch KNWA News weeknights at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. Arkansas opens vaccine eligibility to Phase 1-C, Where to find a vaccine clinic in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith Metro, Mercy Northwest Arkansas opens COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups, KNWA & FOX24 - Northwest Arkansas & River Valley News. Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Fayetteville, NC from The Fayetteville Observer. Imagine his excitement on Saturday as Mount Tabor’s buses roll in. “There is a lot of misinformation going on. Your subscription makes our reporting possible. The FPS Director of Health Services and COVID-19 Point of Contact (POC) exchanges information daily with ADH. Snow’s boisterous voice boomed as he tried to joke with them. This includes sending a student or staff member home to quarantine. It didn’t get college camps, either. “A win is a win, of course.” Flowers said. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Brown pointed out that his roster numbers, and many throughout the county, are down. Behind the low, cold air is wrapping around (due to the counter clockwise circulation) and bringing snow to parts of the Texas Panhandle. After interviewing student-athletes regarding recent activities and events, several football players have been identified as COVID-19 possible close contacts and are in quarantine. Click here for statewide COVID-19 case numbers. 1 Arkansas Drops Second in Row, Falls to Oklahoma 8-5, Joe Foucha Talks Newcomers, Likes How Secondary is Coming Together, Arkansas’ Special Teams Gets Some Early Work on Practice Fields, Charmin Nominate a Fronline Fighter‍‍♀️, Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda Staycation Sweepstakes, It’s Madness! Holcomb led Oak Grove into that matchup with West Forsyth, and Brown would do likewise with Mount Tabor on Saturday against Reagan. It was a long time coming. Whether he knew it or not, pressure would come his way. Shortly after the opening field goal by Jaylen James, two West Forsyth players walked up to a TV screen set up on the sideline to review plays. “It’s kind of nice. The agency is still working to determine a specific deadline date, , the report said. A concerned parent reached out to KNWA/KFTA claiming head coach Casey Dick told some players to lie about being exposed to the coronavirus after going to a party so they could play in the upcoming game against Bentonville West. On August 25, the district announced a confirmed a case of COVID-19 at Fayetteville High School. With horns and drums echoing down the otherwise empty home bleachers, Larry Holloman started to lay out equipment on the visiting sideline. We first told you last year how clinical trials in … CHECK OUT KHBS:Get the top Fort Smith and Fayetteville news of the day. It’s something he, fellow athletics directors and coaches, must be ready for so that their teams can play as many games – football or otherwise – as possible. Tony watched Avery struggle while missing out as he watched other high schools play. 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NFHS changes COVID-19 guidelines for HS sports, drops tiered risk categories. Alan Wilbourn, Fayetteville Public Schools public information officer, said a number of football players are quarantined. In their unusual settings, games across the area approached opening kickoffs. Normally his roster eclipses 60. In an interview airing on ABC Wednesday morning, Biden confirmed reports from earlier this week that his agenda calls for increased tax rates for corporations and high-income households. West Forsyth deferred. A high school football season delayed since the fall, finally got under way on Friday night, as the head official tossed a coin before rivals East Forsyth and Glenn squared off. Teams coached by Mark Holcomb and Tiesuan Brown both opened on the road. Dr. Marti Sharkey, Fayetteville… Oak Grove’s four buses pulled in at 6:13. Dealing with the uncertainty of every day became hard for Flowers and his teammates. Flowers stood on the sideline and then grabbed his bag. The Salerno family came from Florida, moving to the area when Avery was a seventh-grader. Anything they can do – they’ve been through a lot.”. Fayetteville Public Schools follows the guidelines and directives of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Activities Association with regard to student activities and athletics during the pandemic. But between the football team’s preference to recognize seniors after basketball season, and the cold and wet weather making conditions less than ideal for band instruments, holding off became the choice. Spring high school football was never going to look right. The teams traded three-and-outs, then fumbles, before Reynolds pulled away. Two practices later and here they danced, syncing up with the school fight song. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 6323 on June 16, 2020: Click here to read the ordinance. He chuckled because he didn’t really notice the lack of fans. 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The operation closed its doors in … Normally, the cheerleading team would’ve held April tryouts for the following academic year. His dad, Tony Salerno, took directions from Holloman and just missed watching those practice snaps. City of Fayetteville Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings. And it turns out today we had two more students who tested positive,” he said. This season, he said it’s 35. PF 348 PA 366 STREAK 2L. Because of current restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, there’ — The game between the Fayetteville High and Bentonville West football teams has been canceled due to "COVID-19 quarantines". Devin Flowers’ attention wandered to the sideline. He’s happy for the players he has to coach. “Devin,” he shouted. The rest of the school’s fields bustled, too: baseball and softball players practiced on their fields, and the boys soccer team worked catty-cornered between them. pic.twitter.com/yWZuCk1Mmb, But other parts of the game did not look the same. Both technically playing at home – the two share Deaton-Thompson Stadium – the slick surface served as an advantage to no one in a game where the Demons pulled away quickly in a 48-6 victory. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. “We just tried to get about three things we could do and perfect them and do them tonight,” Harper said. “Fight song being one of them in hopes that we’re going to score – and we’re going to do it a whole bunch.”. The Glenn Bobcats warm up prior to their season opener against East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth defensive end Nick Martin (17) wears his mask on the sideline during warmups on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth running back Gregory Johnson (23) wears his mask prior to the Eagles' game against Glenn on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth offensive linemen Jonathan Whisnant (71) and Eli Main (62) lay down prior to their game against Glenn on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. NWA Urology Named Greenlight Center of Excellence by Boston Scientific, Customize Your Living Space with Brashears, From everyday epidemiologist to health hero, Dr. Jennifer Dillaha reflects on year with COVID-19, Restaurant industry rocked by COVID-19, gets big boost from $1.9 trillion stimulus package, Pass or Fail: Solutions for Education Equity. Department of Health: 38,652 positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in PA; 1,492 deaths The weather, however, led to another change. Football wasn’t the only program thrown into a tizzy during the last half year. You can cancel at any time. Roughly 20 umbrellas rose above the bleachers, and though a hundred were there to watch, they were too spread out to tell. There was a problem saving your notification. “Not near as bad as these guys,” Holloman said with a chuckle, gesturing toward the field where players returned, this time in their helmets and pads. OVERALL 4-7 0.36 Win % LEAGUE 3-1 2nd7A West. Toss in the masks worn during competitions, the social distancing that now must be included in team meals, and new factors have to be dealt with everywhere. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are still under a severe weather threat for this afternoon (Wednesday, March 17). So dad noticed the uptick in his son’s energy earlier in the day, before the season opener that came seven months later than it should’ve. Fayetteville High School is the latest Tennessee Valley school to report a case of COVID-19. We’re used to it now.”. 14 R.J. Reynolds hangs on to top East Forsyth “So if they want me to go make a play, I’ve got to go make that play. A bobbled handoff ended up on the ground and, eventually, in Flowers’ hands. Within moments his high school career would end with a … A longtime member of Wake Forest’s chain crew, he would be leading a group of parents who wanted to watch their teenagers and help out in the process. Glenn coach Antwon Stevenson made his frustrations clear, through a command from the sideline or during a timeout. then {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}} per month. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Click here for city-level and school district-level COVID-19 numbers. The Glenn High School Dance Team performs prior to the Bobcats' game against East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn captains, from left, Camden Coleman, Malik Worrell, Messiah Barrett and Aronson Cook mug for the camera before taking the field for the Bobcats' game against East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn head coach Antwon Stevenson instructs his team during a timeout on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth linebackers coach Drew Whicker speaks with defensive backs Morgan Childs (16) and Isaiah Crowell (8) during halftime on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Glenn players take the field for the second half of their game against East Forsyth on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth defensive back Jaylon Jefferies (7) celebrates a stop on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth defensive end Tyler Clinard (44), defensive end Brandon Davenport (21) and defensive back Jaylon Jefferies (7) celebrate a stop on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Kernersville, N.C. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Results from high school football games Friday night: KERNERSVILLE — Reagan took a giant step on the road in its Central Piedmont 4A opener last night, defeating Glenn 31-19 in the conference open…, CHAPEL HILL — On day when N.C. High School Athletic Association officials held a Zoom conference to defend the association’s policies and proc…. Fayetteville Tigers Head Coach Kenny Morson after being disqualified from the 2019 TSSAA Playoffs “To be home especially after last year, gonna get to play a home playoff game battling through all the COVID (COVID-19) stuff that’s gone on throughout the year,” Morson added. 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FINAL: Glenn 18, East Forsyth 0 pic.twitter.com/4FN8jtR6ux. The district also had no comments regarding a meeting with Coach Dick and other school officials. The national anthem echoed around the grounds among the smattering of fans – state guidelines allowed for 100 spectators that night – and so did the PA announcer’s voice as he rattled off the names of team captains and the winner of the coin toss. Players danced in the end zone as they fielded punts. As West Forsyth pulled away near halftime, Glenn tried to find more separation on the other side of Winston-Salem. “A win in the first game is bigger than a regular win. After all that time waiting, high school football is back. Fayetteville running back Brady Ritchey’s eyes locked onto the scoreboard as the final seconds ticked off. “I couldn’t even sleep the night before, and I’m sure the kids were the same way.”. “The whole time, in and out, I’ve got their back, they’ve got my back,” Flowers said. Finally, after all that time waiting, high school football returned. You couldn’t have written it any better.”. She was furloughed from her job with a cheerleading company after working for more than three decades. Flowers just enjoyed his moment. You have permission to edit this article. Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. First points of the season for West Forsyth comes on a field goal with 3:47 remaining in the first quarter. “I’m telling you, it was like it was Christmas,” Brown said. CONWAY, Ark. Caden Davis, a senior quarterback at Reynolds High School, has decided to play football at Fayetteville State. HOME 3-2 AWAY 1-5 NEUTRAL 0-0. Harper’s looking for what will come next. The coach was seen at practice later Thursday afternoon. According to a news release from Arkansas State Athletics Department, the game has been postponed “due to being unable to assemble a two-deep depth chart at one position group that would allow the game […] (KATV) — Former Arkansas quarterback Casey Dick has been named the head football coach at Fayetteville High School. We spent today like we do every day getting information on do you have any probable close contacts? A day later, Thursday’s beauty couldn’t have seemed further away. Fayetteville City Schools asks that parents continue to check their children’s temperature prior to sending them to school each day, and if your child has any of the COVID-19 symptoms, as outlined by the Tennessee Department of Health, we ask that you keep your child at home. Boys Basketball. They took a trip back to Tony’s alma mater, Edgewater, during the fall to watch a high school game. “It’s been a challenge, not going to lie,” McCoy said. That challenge includes multiple teams using fields during a crossover of sports that has never happened. “So the pressure, it just boosts us up. The team didn’t have usual summer workouts. COVID-19 has taken away loved ones. “Whether that’s us doing the right thing or whether that’s just luck, I don’t know,” Holcomb said. He mentioned the practices canceled for rain, the days altered to avoid rain. They scooped them up to head home. Plan ahead: Are you prepared for severe weather? The lack of fans, the masks on the fields, the grass faded by winter — the quirks didn’t jibe with our fall expectations, even though we’ve lived with some of these changes for nearly a year. Longtime Franklinton teacher, coach Lester Wilder dies. When confirmation of a positive case or probable exposure of a student or staff member is received, we act quickly to follow the protocols and take the necessary steps to protect the health of our students and staff. “Don’t let them score.”. Of course. 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Alan Wilbourn, Fayetteville Public Schools public information officer, said a number of football players are quarantined.