TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Santa Rita High School has canceled the rest of its football season due to a lack of players, Tucson Unified School District told KGUN 9 Thursday.
The team was 0-5, with its last three games given up as forfeits.
Santa Rita failed to score in the two games in which it did take the field, in a 40-0 loss to Globe and a 35-0 loss to Heritage Academy.
Santa Rita had a game scheduled against Tanque Verde Friday.
The school is located at 3951 S. Pantano Road.
According to a district spokesperson, Interscholastic Director Desiree Wheeler says the official reason for the cancellation is safety because the low number of players compromises player safety.
Santa Rita players can't join another team this season but can transfer to another school and play next season if Santa Rita doesn't field a team.
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