HS football team cancels season after being outscored 102-0 in first 2 games

A California high school varsity football team has voted to cancel the rest of its season after losing its first two games by a combined score of 102-0.

The Healdsburg High Greyhounds were defeated 41-0 in their season opener and went on to lose their second game 61-0, according to Jacob Bogage of the Washington Post. Six players quit the team following their second loss, which prompted coach and athletic director Dave Stine to call a meeting.

"They had a long talk about commitment and what that means and about quitting. Once you quit, it becomes easier to do it," principal Bill Halliday said. "It was all the things coaches are supposed to say."

Stine then conducted a vote on whether to continue the season. The first was inconclusive, while the second, which was done anonymously, ended 7-4 in favor of ending the season.

"It's sad we don’t have a football team," Halliday said, "and we're going to have a varsity team next year and for years to come, but there's still plenty of opportunities for them to find their passion here."