(11-3-23) Tonight’s Mansfield Sr-Rocky River Division III Region 10 quarterfinal playoff football game was moved due to two threats of violence during the contest. The game was moved to Rocky River, but no fans will be allowed in attendance.

Rocky River school officials told Mansfield City Schools they would not be coming to Mansfield to play the playoff game at Arlin Field, but offered to have the game at the Rocky River stadium.

Rocky River City Schools News Article

Update Regarding Friday Football Game vs. Mansfield

November 3, 2023

This morning, the Mansfield City School District closed its entire district due to additional threats to the school and potential security concerns.  After conversations with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), it was determined that tonight’s game must be played or be declared a forfeit. 

As a result of this new information and to ensure maximum caution and safety, tonight’s OHSAA football game between Rocky River High School and Mansfield Senior High will be played at RRHS Stadium with no fans in attendance. Only football players, cheerleaders, members of the marching band, directors, advisors, coaches, and needed staff will be permitted into Rocky River High School stadium. RRPD and Mansfield Police will be in attendance to provide security.

We apologize for this inconvenience, but recognize the importance of allowing students from both schools the opportunity to play and participate in tonight’s game in the safest possible manner, making it manageable for our security forces and the police department.

Information regarding live broadcasts of tonight’s game is listed below:

  • Pre-game is scheduled for 6:40pm.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm. 
  • The Rocky River Broadcasting Network will live stream at this link. 
  • Mansfield will have an audio broadcast of the game at this link.

All tickets that have been pre-purchased will automatically be refunded through HomeTown Ticketing and the OHSAA.