Three Southern Arizona high school football games scheduled for Friday night have been canceled. Two of the cancellations are COVID-19-related, while the third is due to roster size.Β
The Star's game of the week, "The Duel in the District" matchup between Sunnyside and Desert View, was called off after a Blue Devils player tested positive for the coronavirus, Sunnyside coach Glenn Posey told the Star Friday morning. Posey is hopeful Sunnyside and Desert View can play their rivalry game near the end of the season.Β
Cienega's scheduled home opener against Laveen Cesar Chavez was canceled after one Bobcat tested positive, coach Pat Nugent said.Β Β
Both Sunnyside and Cienega will enter a two-week quarantines with hopes of resuming their abbreviated schedules the week of Nov. 27.Β
Additionally, Friday's game between Catalina and Rincon/University's was called off because the Trojans do not have enough eligible players.Β Β
Catalina has yet to play a game this season.
