September 22, 2025

Turrentine Middle School Football Game Canceled

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September 22, 2025
5:15 am
Milwaukee

News Summary

The highly anticipated football game between Turrentine Middle School and Hawfields Middle School has been canceled due to non-compliance with required documentation. This issue arose when several student-athletes failed to submit health and safety forms by the deadline. As a result, Turrentine forfeits the game, resulting in a win for Hawfields. The cancellation has caused disappointment within the Turrentine community and affected upcoming practices. School officials are working to resolve the situation in hopes that students can return to participation shortly.

Burlington, NC – Turrentine Middle School’s highly anticipated football game against Hawfields Middle School, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, has been canceled due to the players’ failure to submit the required documentation for participation in school sports. This cancellation results in an automatic forfeit for Turrentine, awarding a win to the Hawfields Middle School Huskies.

The cancellation is a significant disappointment for the Turrentine community, as articulated by the school’s principal, Scott Moore, in a recent email to parents. The principal recognized the emotional toll this situation has had on students and families, emphasizing the heartache felt within the community.

To participate in school sports, students are required to submit various health and safety forms mandated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The mandatory documentation includes a physical examination form, medical history eligibility, participation consent, concussion information, and acknowledgment of the ABSS athletic policy manual.

Students were specifically required to submit these forms by August 8 using the DragonFly online platform before trying out for their respective sports. However, despite clear instructions, several student-athletes did not meet the compliance deadline of September 12 established by ABSS officials. As a result, those without completed forms are prohibited from participating in practices or games, underlined by the policies set forth by Emily-Lynn Adkins, ABSS chief communications officer.

The cancellation of the football game has also led to the suspension of Turrentine’s football and dance/cheer practices on Tuesday and Wednesday following the forfeit notification. This ripple effect impacts the athletes’ ability to prepare for their upcoming games.

Parents are being urged to log into their child’s DragonFly account to verify that all required documents are updated and compliant with the regulations. This prompt is crucial as Turrentine Middle School has six remaining football games in the season, while Hawfields Middle School has five before the county bowl games commence on November 3.

As of now, Turrentine Middle School is identified as the only school within the ABSS system which is currently in non-compliance with athletic regulations. However, school officials expect to resolve these documentation issues by the end of next week, allowing student-athletes to return to participation. The importance of maintaining compliance with athletic documentation is underscored by this incident, highlighting the need for timely submissions to prevent further disruptions in the school’s athletic calendar.