News Summary
A high school football game between Graham and Urbana was postponed due to a mental health crisis that led to an evacuation of Dallas Stadium. Law enforcement quickly responded, ensuring public safety, and the game resumed the following day with free entry for attendees. Graham ultimately triumphed, raising discussions about mental health awareness in the community.
Graham, Ohio – A high school football game between Graham High School and Urbana High School was postponed and later resumed following a mental health crisis incident that led to the evacuation of Dallas Stadium. The game, which took place on Friday evening, September 12, 2025, was disrupted after the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office received reports about a person experiencing a mental health crisis around 8:30 p.m.
Authorities deemed the situation serious enough to warrant evacuation, stating that a “dangerous” person was reportedly in the area. Consequently, the evacuation was undertaken as a precautionary measure in collaboration with Graham Local Schools and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department to ensure the safety of everyone present at the game.
Law enforcement officials responded promptly and successfully located the individual involved in the incident. They were subsequently transported for a mental health evaluation. Thankfully, officials confirmed that there was not an immediate threat to the public during the entire ordeal.
At the time of the evacuation, the game was at halftime, with Graham leading Urbana by a score of 40-27. After a delay, the game resumed the following day at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, with Urbana receiving the ball to start the second half. As a gesture of goodwill and to encourage community spirit, Urbana Athletics announced there would be no entry fee charged to attendees on Saturday morning when the game resumed.
The incident is still under investigation; however, law enforcement officials confirmed that no arrests had been made in connection with the mental health concern. Champaign County Sheriff Chad Burroughs emphasized that the evacuation was a measure taken with an abundance of caution and in the interest of community safety.
Following the resumption of the game, Graham High School triumphed over Urbana with a final score of 67-47, thereby improving their record to 4-0 for the season. This information was shared through Graham Local Schools’ social media platforms, indicating a strong performance from Graham’s football team despite the previous night’s disruptions.
The incident raised discussions regarding the importance of mental health awareness and the need for swift, decisive actions in similar situations to ensure public safety. Football games often serve as community gatherings, and the quick response from authorities and school officials facilitated a safe environment for fans to enjoy the remaining aspects of the game on Saturday.
This situation serves as a reminder of the necessity for effective communication and coordination between local schools and law enforcement for community safety and wellbeing. As investigations continue, the focus remains on providing support to individuals in crisis and ensuring that schools and community events can proceed in a safe, welcoming environment.
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