By Northwestern High School announced it is forfeiting its football game against Leola-Frederick Friday, Oct. 4.
According to Northwestern athletic director Nora Groft, the Wildcats do not have enough healthy players to compete in the contest. The team has 19-total players, but about half of them are out with injuries.
The Wildcats have just one game remaining on their schedule. After a bye next week, Northwestern will end its regular season with a game at Faulkton Friday, Oct. 18.