Plymouth Whitemarsh-Cheltenham game postponed due to threat

WHITEMARSH >> Cheltenham and Plymouth Whitemarsh were set to open their Suburban One League American Conference schedules against each other Friday night at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.

The game was postponed about an hour before kickoff due to a potential threat of harm at the game.

“This evening, we received an anonymous tip from the Pennsylvania Safe-2-Say tip line indicating that there would be a potential threat of harm at this evening’s football game,” Colonial School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Christian said in a statement. “We immediately contacted the Whitemarsh Township Police Department who is investigating this concerning situation.

“In an abundance of caution, this evening’s football game is postponed. Additionally, we will be shutting down the campus as the police investigate. We apologize for the timing of this announcement, but the safety and wellness of our students and staff are of paramount importance.”