Big Rapids football will not being playing this Friday night, as Grant has forfeited the scheduled contest. In response to the cancellation, Big Rapids High School will be moving their Powderpuff football game from Wednesday night to Friday night at 7:30 P.M.

"Grant had to forfeit due to not having enough healthy players," Big Rapids High School Athletic Director Dawn Thompson said. "With student safety being the number one priority, they ultimately did not feel it was safe for their players to compete."

According to a post by Big Rapids Athletics on Facebook, the homecoming parade will also take place on Friday at 5:30 P.M. and will incude the announcement of homecoming king, queen, and court representatives at around 7:00 P.M. The high school band will be performing at halftime of the game, including a rendition of the national anthem. There will also be a student bonfire after the games until 11:00 P.M.

"The celebration of our Homecoming 'reps', Grand Marshal, and the Powderpuff game will provide our students and community with an exciting night of events. We will have the concession stand open, a tailgate by our football parents, and the traditional bonfire for students after the game.  We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with all those that can attend Friday night."

Admission for the festivties will be free for all attendees. The Cardinals will resume game action next Friday at Tri County.