JAMESTOWN, N.D. (newdakota.com) – Jamestown High School released a statement earlier today stating tonight’s Jamestown-Mandan football game has been postponed to Saturday at 6:00 due to a COVID-19 positive case.

Here was the official statement:

“Due to the recent notification of one confirmed positive case of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution for all, the varsity football game between Jamestown High School and Mandan High School has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 PM at the Starion Complex in Mandan.  This extension will provide time for self-monitoring of coaches and players and allow for the district to properly investigate potential close contacts and assess next steps.

If any further updates regarding this activity are necessary, they will be provided by the JHS Activities Office by Friday evening.”