Cape Fear football vs Seventy-First faces weather delay before kickoff

Cape Fear's high school football game against Seventy-First is currently under a weather delay due to heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. The delay occurred just minutes before the scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff. Athletic Director Jonathan Dent expressed optimism that the weather will improve and indicated that evacuations of the stadium have taken place. In addition, the game between Terry Sanford and Pine Forest has also been delayed because of waterlogged field conditions. Updates on the situation are expected as it develops.

• 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Fear football faces weather delay just minutes before kickoff