A season-opening football game Friday between Class 6A schools Rosemount and Lakeville North has been canceled because Rosemount players are in quarantine after COVID-19 cases were reported.
Rosemount is also expected to miss its scheduled game on Oct. 15 against Farmington.
A statement from the school district said more than one positive case had been reported but declined to say more. Varsity and junior varsity players and staff have been asked to quarantine through the end of Oct. 21, the statement said.
The quarantine move was made "out of an abundance of caution for our community,'' the statement said, and in consultation with state emergency, public health and school district officials.
Lakeville North said in a statement that is exploring options for other opponents but said "nothing is currently scheduled.'' Rosemount also is seeking to reschedule games.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of at least eight Minnesota high school football games scheduled for this weekend, although some teams found other opponents or were still looking.
Players at Kasson-Mantorville, St. Agnes and Osakis have tested positive, resulting in quarantines of teammates and coaches that renders their teams unable to practice or play.
More often, however, it's been the shift to distance learning, required when local case numbers increase, that has sidelined school activities including football. Among the teams on hold for at least two weeks are Brainerd, Fairmont, Laporte, Montevideo and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown.
Affected beyond those eight teams are their opponents, in some cases scrambling in recent days to find another team to play. Mankato East is hosting Worthington on Saturday after both of their original opponents canceled for COVID reasons.
Given the challenge of finding nearby opponents on short notice, it seems likely that some teams won't play all six of their regular-season games.
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