COATESVILLE, Pa. - One area high school football game will be played with no fans in the stands Friday night after school officials say they received threats.Coatesville High School and Downingtown High School West will only permit players, coaches, administrators, and security personnel on Coatesville’s campus for the game.
Coatesville officials say the barring of spectators came after they received ‘a number of credible safety threats.’ They say they consulted with law enforcement before making the decision, which was made in an ‘abundance of caution.’ MORE HEADLINES: In a letter to their district community, Downingtown stated that the respected Coatesville’s decision.Coatesville says tickets that have already been purchased will be refunded and the game will be streamed on the Coatesville Athletic YouTube Channel.Intermediate and high school students at Coatesville were dismissed at noon Friday to prepare the campus for Friday night’s game. .