Covid-19 cancels key 3A-5 game

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a matchup between a pair of conference contenders to be wiped out.

Prescott, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, was set to travel to Horatio on Friday, but the game was canceled Monday due to covid-19 protocols within the Lions’ program. Lantz Castleman, who’s in his second season as head coach at Horatio, confirmed the cancellation.

According to Arkansas Activities Association rules, the game, which was the 3A-5 Conference opener for both teams, will result in a forfeit victory for Prescott (4-0) since the game was called off due to covid-19. The showdown could have still been played and the forfeiture nullified if both teams shared an open date a some point during the remainder of the regular season. But that scenario isn’t an option because both teams are scheduled to play games every week until the playoffs begin Nov. 12.

As a result, the Curley Wolves are actively searching for a replacement opponent, per the Prescott School District’s Twitter page.