State-ranked Badin advances in football playoffs after opponent’s forfeit because of coronavirus

Badin's John Rawlings carries the ball during their game against Ross. Badin Rams football team defeated Ross Rams 41-7 in the first game of the season Friday, August 28, 2020 at Ross High School. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Badin's John Rawlings carries the ball during their game against Ross. Badin Rams football team defeated Ross Rams 41-7 in the first game of the season Friday, August 28, 2020 at Ross High School. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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By John Boyle
Oct 15, 2020
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Badin High School’s football team will have to wait another week to make its 2020 playoff debut.

Wapakoneta, the Rams' opponent in Friday’s Division III, Region 12 playoff game, had to forfeit the game because of three positive Covid-19 tests among its team. according to Wapakoneta Daily News.

Badin Athletic Director Geoff Melzer confirmed the cancellation of the game.

Second-seeded Badin (6-0) advances to face the winner of Friday’s Tippecanoe-Mount Healthy game on Oct. 23.

The Rams received a first-round playoff bye and last played Oct. 3 -- the regular-season finale -- against McNicholas.

Earlier this week, Edgewood advanced in Division II, Region 8 playoffs after Troy forfeited because of a positive coronavirus case.

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