Gueydan High cancels Friday football game because of the flu

GUEYDAN - Due to a shortage of players because of the flu, Gueydan High School cancelled its varsity game against Westminster-Christian Lafayette for this Friday.
Throughout the season, the Bears have had to play with seventh- and eighth-graders to make a full squad.  Injuries and health issues put a dent in  Gueydan’s roster, making it tough to field a team each Friday.
The school announced its decision on Wednesday on a social media post.  There were also only eight players who practiced on Wednesday.
“Friday’s football game has been canceled out of concern for the health and well‑being of our student‑athletes. This decision was made with careful consideration and is in the best interest of our players. We understand that this may be disappointing, but the safety and health of our students will always remain our top priority. We look forward to continuing our season next week against VC and appreciate your continued support of our students and athletic program.”
Two weeks ago, Phillip Freeman, the principal of Gueydan, announced that the Gueydan football team will not compete for a district title for the next two years. This decision, supported by the school district and Gueydan coaches, is a result of a declining number of players participating in football at Gueydan.
The Bears will still participate in the LHSAA, scheduling five to eight games per season. They will be ineligible for the LHSAA playoffs for two years after this season.