Tragedy near Oak Ridge postpones football game against Windermere High

The game originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 will be pushed back to Monday, Nov. 3 because of a tragic event in the area.

By Megan Bruinsma
| 2:26 p.m. October 10, 2025

Sports
High Schools

Oak Ridge High School and Windermere High’s football game has been postponed due to a tragic event in the area.

The game initially was scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 10, but now will be played at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. All purchased tickets will be honored on the new date.

A fight broke out at Vogt-Meloon Park on a basketball court near Oak Ridge High School Thursday, Oct. 9. The fight escalated into a shooting and one child passed away at the hospital.

The suspect fled into Oak Ridge High School and the school entered a lockdown. The suspect was arrested in the cafeteria.

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Megan Bruinsma

Megan Bruinsma is a staff writer for the Observer. She recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and discovered her passion for journalism there. In her free time, she loves watching sports, exploring outdoors and baking.