After several episodes of gun violence near high school football games throughout the region, officials are taking new measures to keep spectators and players safe.
Police said the football game between West Philadelphia High School and Lincoln High School had ended when someone fired a gun outside the field.Then in Delaware Friday night, aAccording to police, an adult and juvenile were shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries.And in New Jersey, the Collingswood vs. Mastery game ended early. The reason why remains unclear. One coach thanked police for keeping players and staff safe.
Security was heightened Saturday during the game between Howard High School and Archmere High School. Attendance was limited to two guests per player and cheerleader, and the game was moved up from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m."It's on our family calendar as the big payback, we actually played James Brown this morning," said Tiffany Matthews.
Matthews' son is the quarterback for Howard High School. She says you can never be too cautious, it's just a shame to have to worry about something like this. "It is tough. High school is supposed to be a time where you come hang out with friends, watch the game, and it seems all these accommodations have to be made just to make sure nothing crazy happens," said Matthews.Next week, officials are considering starting the game early once again and issuing tickets ahead of time.
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