The football team no one wants to play! High school students steamroller three rivals by 170-0 thanks to their mammoth 300lb players
- The Wildcats from Archbishop Murphy High School won last three games
- They steamrollered opposing American football teams by combined 170-0
- Team boasts six players who tip the scales at more than 17st (250lb)
- But now no other high school teams will go up against the Wildcats
- Opponents are forfeiting games against the team for safety reasons
With six players tipping the scales at more than 17st (250lb), one high school football team had no problem steamrollering their last three opponents by 170-0.
So it's hardly surprising that no one wants to go up against The Wildcats from Archbishop Murphy High School (AMHS) in Washington.
The mammoth American football players are viewed as so intimidating that their next three opponents have forfeited the games because of concerns about safety.
South Whidbey, Sultan and Granite Falls have all refused to face the colossal team after parents and teachers voiced fears about injuries.
The schools pointed out that some of the players in the AMHS team are the size of college and professional players - with three weighing in at more than 300lbs.
The Wildcats from Archbishop Murphy High School (wearing red and black) in Washington won their last three games by a combined 170-0
The mammoth American football players (pictured running out onto the field) are viewed as so intimidating that their next three opponents have forfeited the games because of concerns about safety
Opponents have pointed out that some of the players in the AMHS team are the size of college and professional players - with three weighing in at more than 300lbs
'We made a decision based on the health and welfare of our kids. And that's really what it comes to,' Granite Falls athletic director Joey Johnson told CBS News.
'It's a physical game,' Mr Johnson said. 'And our kids and parents are concerned about getting hurt, so bottom line.'
Tim Dennis, head coach of Granite Falls, added: 'It's not that we're afraid to play the game, it's an injury issue.'
The mammoth American football players are viewed as so intimidating that their next three opponents have forfeited the games because of concerns about safety
During a meeting of parents, players and officials, the mother of one Granite Falls player said: 'My 14-year-old son is 5ft 8in and weighs 117lbs (8st 5lbs).
They've got 18-year-old players that are 6ft 5in and weigh 330lbs (23st 5lbs).
'That's like putting a Volkswagen Bug against a truck.'
As a private school, Archbishop Murphy is able to recruit players from around the region.
This gives the school a larger catchment to select from compared to their public school rivals.
As a private school, Archbishop Murphy is able to recruit players from around the region. This gives the school a larger catchment to select from compared to their public school rivals
The AMHS players and their coaches have vented their frustration at not being allowed on the pitch.
Jackson Yost, who is 6ft 3in and 265lbs, said he just wants to play and prepare for upcoming games.
AMHS head coach Jerry Jensen told the BBC that schools should not be teaching their pupils to shy away from learning opportunities.
'This is their opportunity to face adversity, power through it, and it will serve them well in their life,' he said.
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