The state has issued a new warning about an elevated risk of the West Nile Virus, including in Natick.

An email sent to Natick High School families announced the first football game of the year was postponed.

“I get the safety concern ’cause like, you don’t want anyone getting sick,” Benjamin Araujo said, Natick High School freshman.

A sign was posted at the field gates letting fans know that the game on Friday night is off due to high mosquito activity and West Nile concerns.

“It’s supposed to be the opening game tonight,” Eugenya Clark said, a Natick resident who planned on going to the game. “So, it’s really unfortunate.”

“It was pretty sad because I was gonna go with my friends,” Remy Beattie said, Natick High School freshman.

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