The Pirate Football team hit the road to face Fowler for what they thought would be a tough matchup. As it turned out, GHK athletes returned to Hugo without playing at all.
Student Kurtis Ashmore said, “we were told there was an active shooter in the area and were told to either evacuate or go home,”
GHK athletes evacuated to the locker room and also to the gym to await news of the precarious situation. Students waited about 30 minutes before reloading the bus and returning to Hugo. Students later learned that the alleged shooter was not at the game but the incident occurred to ensure public safety. The game will not be rescheduled.
The news story in its entirety can be viewed online at the “Fowler Tribune.”.