Almost three weeks ago, KCCI had a story about GMG having state-of-the-art helmets for its football team. (Video with story, un-embeddable. Also check out GMG’s new gym. Well, almost-decade-old gym.) But high-tech helmets don’t provide any protection from being a tiny school district — or car accidents.
According to a statement from GMG High School, the Wolverines will not play football at North Tama tonight because of low numbers. @GmgAthletics officially forfeits. No official word on GMG’s remaining games at @BCLUWActivities or vs. Starmont. @NTRedhawks #iahsfb
— Ross Thede (@RossThedeTR) October 11, 2019
GMG’s forfeit last week to North Tama leaves two games on the schedule, its last 11-player games before switching to eight next year.
WHO happened to have footage of GMG this season because its Week 0 opponent, Martensdale-St. Marys, also had participation issues. Grand View Christian, in MSM’s district, cancelled its season before it began, but its school calendar still has a junior high game scheduled for October 24…at GMG.