OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha's Buena Vista High School forfeited Friday's varsity football game against Lincoln Southwest High School, officials said.

"The decision is based on the number of students medically cleared to play and follows a thoughtful discussion between our coaching staff and school administration," Buena Vista Principal Carrie Carr said in a letter to families. "We know this is disappointing for our student-athletes, their families, our competitors and our school communities. Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of the students we serve."

Buena Vista is 1-6 this season. The team's final game of the season is scheduled for Oct. 24 against South Sioux City.

In a statement, Lincoln Southwest officials said they "understand and appreciate them putting stude

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