Rockford forfeits season opener because of sick players
ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Grand Rapids-area high school is forfeiting a football game because too many players have been sick. Rockford Superintendent Mike Shibler (SHY’-blur) says the health of players is more important than playing the season opener Friday against Saline. Two dozen players have had flu-like symptoms with vomiting and diarrhea. County health officials