SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Game off, game on.
The Central Clarion Wildcats were scheduled to host Punxsutawney in the season opener in football, but COVID-related issues with the Chucks forced a Friday morning cancelation per the Punxsutawney Area School District.
PASD Sports Updates: Due to Covid concerns, Varsity Football at Clarion tonight, has been cancelled.
— Punxsutawney Area SD (@PASDofficial) August 27, 2021
Both Central Clarion and Slippery Rock moved quickly, with the Rockets actively looking for a game since their scheduled season opener against Fort LeBoeuf was canceled due to COVID-related issues with the Bison on Thursday evening.
Tonight’s game will be at Slippery Rock’s Troy-Alan Stadium with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
indeed the case for Central Clarion. Wildcats headed to slippery rock tonight as COVID issues at Punxsy forced cancellation. https://t.co/25n1dyCvUz
— Rich Rhoades (@TheSkinny1969) August 27, 2021
The Central Clarion County/Punxsutawney game marked the third D9/D10 game to be canceled in the opening week, as Mercyhurst Prep’s scheduled contest with Penns Valley is also off.
