McQuaid Jesuit High School's Class AA west regional football game against Bennett High School in Buffalo will now be played Tuesday night, Spectrum News 1 has confirmed. The game was previously postponed following a COVID outbreak within the McQuaid football team.
Officials say that unvaccinated players who test negative can play and players and coaches who test positive cannot participate.
Those who came into lose contact with positive players on 11/15 have been tested five times, and all were negative and can play, Spectrum News 1's Revathi Janaswamy reports. They are also out of quarantine as of Monday night (seven days).
Judge Emilio Colaiacovo called the petition 'moot.' McQuaid attorneys say they will withdraw it after the game.
The game was postponed after a judge approved McQuaid’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Erie County Department of Health from enforcing its COVID-19 guideline that says only vaccinated players can play in the game.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association then made the decision to postpone the game.
The game will be played at Williamsville South High School.
The New York State High School Association says they will not take any steps to prevent this game as well.
McQuaid Jesuit released a statement regarding the news, which reads: "We are grateful that the New York State Regional Quarterfinal football game will be decided on the field by the student-athletes from both Bennett High School and McQuaid Jesuit who have worked hard all season for this opportunity. Additionally, we are thankful to the members of our team who have patiently adhered to all the testing protocols to ensure the utmost health and safety not only for themselves but for their opponents. We look forward to what should be a highly competitive and entertaining game this evening."