Citing injuries to over half of its nearly 40-player roster, Shady Side Academy informed Clairton it would not play in Friday night’s scheduled matchup.

The decision comes less than a week after Clairton defeated Serra Catholic 79-0.

According to a statement from Shady Side on Thursday afternoon, the WPIAL has stepped in and provided a notice of possible penalties if the game isn’t played. Regardless, Shady Side remains steadfast in its decision to postpone.

“At Shady Side Academy, the health and well-being of our students will always come first,” Sean Simmons, Shady Side Academy Director of Athletics, said in the statement. “Our players are teenagers, not professionals. Their safety is non-negotiable. We will not compromise our principles to satisfy the demands of an athletic league, a

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