Springfield High School football has reportedly decided to forfeit the remaining games on the Cosmos' Division II varsity schedule. The Cosmos had few upper classmen on the roster, and injuries have deprived it of experienced players. First-year coach Kevin Tallman and school officials decided to forfeit last Saturday's game against powerful Lyndon Institute, citing the risk to the health of inexperienced players. The school has since given up on its varsity schedule and will play in just junior varsity matchups the rest of the way.
The 0-2 Cosmos varsity was outscored by 108-6 in its two defeats this season. More significant, according to Springfield High School Principal Bob Thibault, has been the injuries. "It's not about the scores for me. It's about safety," Thibault told the Burlington Free Press. "We have young guys going up against full size, Division II opponents, who are big. It's hard for us to physically compete." Several Springfield players have suffered concussions during varsity games.
The Otter Valley Union High School varsity team defeated the Cosmos, 48-6, on the season's opening night in Springfield. Ten days later, the JV Otters beat the JV Cosmos, 30-0, on Springfield home turf.
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