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US high school varsity football cancellations

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~~Davis County cancels 2026~~ US high school varsity football ~~season~~ cancellations

Various high school football programs in the United States have canceled their 2026 varsity seasons, citing concerns over player safety and low participation. In Lenoir, North Carolina, West Caldwell High School announced it would not field a varsity team due to a shortage of experienced upperclassmen, noting that younger players would face “unsafe physical risks” against older opponents. The school plans to field only a junior varsity squad to rebuild the program. Similarly, the Davis County Community School District in Iowa canceled its varsity season to prioritize the “health and well-being of student-athletes” amid low participation numbers. Like West Caldwell, the Mustangs will focus on a junior varsity-only schedule, a move that has created scheduling gaps for several nearby schools.

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