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WIAA policy prevents Anacortes football team from competing in playoff game at home field
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The playoff-bound team can't currently play at its home stadium. Community members are rallying for a rescue.
It's a year that has brought the whole team together like family. That closeness has propelled the Seahawks to an 8-0 record this season — an admittedly rare accomplishment for Anacortes High.
But, a rule about spectator capacity could bring a problem to this dream season.
The team is headed to the playoffs with an opportunity to do something special for a community that has seen its football team mired in mediocrity for years.
The team is not allowed to host playoff games on their home field because the school doesn't have bleachers for the visiting team. Due to capacity concerns during the playoffs, visiting teams must be provided the same number of seats as the home team.
Read the full story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/community/wiaa-spectator-rule-gives-anacortes-football-team-disadvantage/281-eb5d09be-da37-4796-a2ad-0ace556e8f59