Toms River East Football Team Sidelined Due To Coronavirus

Toms River NJ

23 September, 2020

10:36 PM

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River East football team has been sidelined due to coronavirus-related issues, school district officials confirmed Wednesday. The statement from Toms River Regional Schools spokesman Mike Kenny did not specify the nature of the issues, but said the team is suspended from on-field activity. "It is anticipated that the team will reconvene Friday, Oct. 2," the statement said. Toms River East is scheduled to play at Jackson Liberty High School in the opening game of the abbreviated season. It's not clear when or whether the game will be made up. Kenny said the football programs at Toms River South and Toms River North are not affected and are continuing to practice. Toms River North and Toms River South are set to square off at the Indians' field on Oct. 2. Click here to get Patch email notifications, or get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our app. Download here. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Toms River Patch on Facebook.