Why a top Charlotte-area high school football team had its game canceled this weekend

Charlotte Catholic’s scheduled high school football game with Northern Durham has been canceled.

Catholic athletic director Kevin Christmas said Northern Durham suffered several injuries in last week’s season-opener against Lee County.

Christmas said the game will be considered a no contest for now. He said Catholic would try to find a week 11 opponent to replace the game. He said if Catholic is unable to find an opponent, the game would be a forfeit win.

“We are disappointed,” Christmas said. “But we don’t want anyone to get hurt or risk their safety.”

Catholic’s next game will be against Providence Day Sept. 6