TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Tiverton High School's varsity football team will not play any more games this season.

Superintendent Christopher Haskins said the decision was made due to a combination of low player participation and injuries that have left the school unable to safely field a team.

After a week one 49-0 loss, the Tigers forfeited their week two match-up. Since then, Haskins said they took a "hard but realistic look" at what to do for the rest of the season.

"While our current roster lists 25 players, several are sidelined due to injury, and 16 of our athletes are freshmen and sophomores," Haskins said in a statement. "Given these circumstances, continuing to compete at the varsity level would not be responsible or safe at this time."

He is hopeful that they will still play the

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