Lockland (Ohio) High School has made the decision to cancel the football season over what superintendent Bob Longhorn said was a lack of interest among student-athletes.
According to WXIX, the coaching staff received notice that several players were considering not playing due to the low roster numbers.
All coaching staff and interested players were asked to attend the meeting to discuss options, but fewer than 12 student-athletes showed up.
The district had said it was willing to move forward with the season, but players cited low numbers and risk of injury as reasons for not wanting to play out the season.
“The loss of the season is disheartening for the handful of students that did want to proceed, the coaching staff that has poured into these students, our school community, and our community at large,” the district said.
The students will still have the opportunity to play under Ohio's Student Mobility Act, which allows players to participate with a neighboring district adjacent to their school’s attendance zone.
To make the change, players will need to petition the OHSAA and get a sign-off from superintendents at both schools.
Longworth said he would support any players who wish to play for another district.
