BEEN RELEASED. A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN IOWA WILL NOT HAVE ANY MORE VARSITY FOOTBALL GAMES THIS YEAR. SIOUXLAND CHRISTIAN, UP IN SIOUX CITY, HAD ITS OPENING GAME FRIDAY AGAINST -- RAPIDS BAIRD, AND IN THE FIRST HALF, THE TEAM WAS DOWN 60 TO NOTHING. THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SAYS THAT SIOUXLAND CHRISTIAN FORFEITED THAT GAME AT HALFTIME BECAUSE OF PLAYER SAFETY CONCERNS. THE STATEMENT GOES ON TO SAY, QUOTE, THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENT ATHLETES REMAINS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY, LEADING US TO CONCLUDE THAT CANCELIN
Iowa high school cancels remaining varsity football schedule after just one game
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Updated: 7:32 AM CDT Sep 5, 2025
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A private high school in northwest Iowa has canceled the rest of its varsity football games after just one week. Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City opened the 8-player season Friday at Coon Rapids-Bayard. The Crusaders went up 60-0 in the first half and the Eagles forfeited at halftime.Siouxland Superintendent Nic Scandrett said they made the decision to forfeit the game, and cancel the rest of the varsity schedule, out of concern for student-athletes' safety.Scandrett's full statement:“Siouxland Christian School announces the cancellation of its varsity football season, effective immediately. This decision follows the first game of the season, which was halted at halftime due to player safety concerns. The health and well-being of our student-athletes remain our highest priority, leading us to conclude that canceling the season is the most responsible course of action. We commend the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our student-athletes, who have shown tremendous commitment to the team. We are grateful for the support of our community and are focused on strengthening our football program for future success.”The Eagles went 1-8 in each of the last two seasons, according to records on gobound.com.Another 8-player team announced in August that it was canceling its varsity football season due to low numbers. The Lone Tree Lions, who were 2-6 last season, reportedly had less than 10 players show up to the first day of practice.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A private high school in northwest Iowa has canceled the rest of its varsity football games after just one week.
Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City opened the 8-player season Friday at Coon Rapids-Bayard. The Crusaders went up 60-0 in the first half and the Eagles forfeited at halftime.
Siouxland Superintendent Nic Scandrett said they made the decision to forfeit the game, and cancel the rest of the varsity schedule, out of concern for student-athletes' safety.
Scandrett's full statement:
“Siouxland Christian School announces the cancellation of its varsity football season, effective immediately. This decision follows the first game of the season, which was halted at halftime due to player safety concerns. The health and well-being of our student-athletes remain our highest priority, leading us to conclude that canceling the season is the most responsible course of action. We commend the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our student-athletes, who have shown tremendous commitment to the team. We are grateful for the support of our community and are focused on strengthening our football program for future success.”
The Eagles went 1-8 in each of the last two seasons, according to records on .
Another 8-player team announced in August that it was canceling its varsity football season due to low numbers. The Lone Tree Lions, who were 2-6 last season, reportedly had less than 10 players show up to the first day of practice.
