Fairport cancels football game against Grand Valley due to low numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
FootballGrand Valley football will not play its scheduled game against Fairport Harbor this Friday at The Reel Family Stadium. Fairport Harbor cancelled the matchup on Thursday, citing insufficient player numbers on its roster. Grand Valley Athletic Director Frank Hall attempted to secure a replacement opponent for the Mustangs, but was unsuccessful. As a result, Grand Valley will receive a forfeit win to move to 3-0 on the season. The team continues preparations for a home game against University School set for next Thursday at 7 p.m. Grand Valley holds early season victories over Brooklyn and Ravenna Southeast, while Fairport Harbor recently opened its season with a loss to Saint John.
- •Fairport Harbor cancelled Friday's game at The Reel Family Stadium.
- •The cancellation resulted from low player numbers at Fairport Harbor.
- •Grand Valley receives a forfeit victory to improve to 3-0.
- •Grand Valley hosts University School next Thursday at 7 p.m.
- •Grand Valley's junior varsity team maintains its scheduled game at Berkshire on Saturday.
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — GV-Fairport football game cancelled
"Grand Valley's football team has received an unexpected bye week. The Mustangs were scheduled to play former Northeastern Athletic Conference opponent Fairport Harbor Friday at The Reel Family Stadium. But the contest won't happen. On Thursday, the Skippers cancelled the game because of low numbers. GV Athletic Director Frank Hall tried to find a replacement opponent. He said he received a ...
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