Euclid Schools to host Michigan-based team Friday for Week 8 football game

EUCLID, Ohio (WOIO) - Football is back on the cards for Euclid Schools Friday night after finding an opponent from Michigan to come into town.

A district Facebook post says the Euclid Panthers will play the River Rouge High School Panthers, from the Detroit Area, at 6 p.m. on Friday.

“As always, all gameday rules and expectations will be enforced,” a district-issued statement says. “For students who plan to attend the game, only those students from Euclid High School and River Rouge High School will be admitted to the game. All students must have and wear their ID throughout the evening. Middle School students will only be admitted with a parent or guardian and must remain with them at all times.”

The re-scheduled game comes after the Solon Comets forfeited their game on Tuesday.

Solon Schools stated in their release that this decision was not made lightly; “Given the events that occurred last week around Euclid High School, we believe this is the safest course of action.”

When last week’s game against Brunswick was relocated, Euclid Schools said that “students who have been involved in fighting, violence, and other violations of the Student Code of Conduct will be held accountable to the fullest extent allowed by the Code of Conduct and the law. We will hold those responsible who have ruined Homecoming Week for the majority of students who wish for nothing more than a positive, enjoyable, and safe high school experience.”

Editor’s Note: The below video is from previous coverage.

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