Oldenburg Academy Football Opener Cancelled

The cancellation is due to positive COVID-19 cases in the opposing team's program.

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(Oldenburg, Ind.) – Oldenburg Academy’s football season will start a week later than expected.

The school’s athletic department announced today that the August 21 football game against Rock Creek Academy has been cancelled due to positive COVID-19 cases within Rock Creek’s football program.

The Twisters are now scheduled to open up the 2021 season on Friday, August 27 at Union City.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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