Lakewood postpones football season opener against West Muskingum to Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Lakewood's football home season opener against West Muskingum is now set for noon on August 22. The decision to postpone comes due to persistent rain and flooding in the area, which has caused road closures and school cancellations in southern Licking County. This shift marks a rescheduling for the team's initial game of the season, affecting their overall planning as they adapt to the weather conditions.
- •Game rescheduled to noon on August 22.
- •Persistent rain and flooding forced the postponement.
- •Several roads in southern Licking County remain closed.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lakewood football season opener vs West Muskingum postponed
"Lakewood’s football home season opener against West Muskingum has been pushed back a day to noon on Saturday.
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