Hamilton County Schools has canceled the upcoming football game between The Howard School and Brainerd High School, originally scheduled for Friday, due to safety concerns.

In a statement, the school emphasized that the decision was made "out of an abundance of caution" and based on recommendations from local law enforcement and school principals.

“The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority,” Brainerd High School said. “We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.”

No specific details were provided about the nature of the concerns, but the district noted that they were related to "circumstances outside of our schools."

The game is rescheduled for Saturday.

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