BELLAIRE, Texas – Friday’s varsity football game scheduled between Bellaire and Lamar high schools has been canceled due to confirmed cases of staph infection.
In a letter to parents, Bellaire High School principal Michael Niggli said there were confirmed cases of the infection among members of the school football team.
“The decision is based on guidance from the HISD Health and Medical Department and the Houston Health Department Epidemiology team,” Niggli says in the letter.
Houston ISD is taking appropriate steps in response to the confirmed cases.
In accordance with UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be recorded as a win for Lamar.
Full letter below:
Dear Bellaire High School Community,
I am writing to share an important update regarding Friday’s varsity football game between Bellaire and Lamar high schools.
Due to confirmed cases of staph infection among members of the Bellaire High School football team, the Bellaire vs. Lamar football game scheduled for Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. at Delmar Stadium has been canceled.
The decision is based on guidance from the HISD Health and Medical Department and the Houston Health Department Epidemiology team. HISD is taking appropriate steps in response to the confirmed cases. In accordance with UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be recorded as a win for Lamar.
Thank you for your understanding and support of our student-athletes.
Michael Niggli, Principal Bellaire High School
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