BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Pickens County High School announced that its game scheduled for Friday against Gordo has been cancelled.

The game was cancelled following a recent social media post from Gordo V Cheer Facebook page, according to Pickens County High School Principal Lee Richardson. The rivalry, known as the "8 Mile War" will not be played for the first time in 100 years.

Richardson released the following statement Wednesday:

To the Parents/Guardians and Community of Pickens County High School:

I regret to inform you that the scheduled varsity football game between Gordo High School and Pickens County High School, known as the "8 Mile War," will not be played this Friday. While the rivalry has been a proud tradition since 1924, a recent social media post from Gordo V Cheer Fac

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