Football prepares for first game despite Covid-19

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Colin Allmond blocks an Alderdics player. This year Altoona will not be playing Allderdice due to Covid-19.

Ben Blackie, Editor In Chief

Since early June the football team has been preparing for their season with increased health measures due to Covid-19. 

“It has been a long summer of daily changes and different guidelines.  Our players and coaches have done a phenomenal job of adhering to all of them.  We have prepared well all summer long and could not be happier to have the opportunity to play our schedule.  We look forward to every opportunity and will continue to prepare each and every day to be successful,” Head Coach Vince Nedimyer said.

Initially, fall sports were up in the air, but as of now Mountain Lions will be able to participate. New measures for games include a decrease in capacity, mandatory masks and social distancing. The team has taken these measures into effect and have been receiving temperature checks, wearing masks and social distancing when possible. The team’s first game will be against Cumberland Valley at 7:00.