DALLAS (KRLD) - The football game between El Paso Eastwood and Plano High School has been reinstated, KRLD has confirmed.
Matt Stepp of Texas Football originally broke the story.
The school district originally canceled the game, saying in a statement Thursday that they made the "difficult" decision to call off the game in the interest of safety.
According to the release from the Plano ISD, district administrators consulted with local law enforcement agencies and felt obligated to prioritize the safety of participating players, students, families and communities. It went on to say they concluded the timing of the game fell too soon after the tragedy in El Paso.
Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser said, "Our students and coaches were eager for the opportunity to come together with Eastwood High to promote a message of compassion and healing, but what should be a celebratory event would be encumbered by safety concerns for the participants and fans of both teams. Our top priority must be the safety of all."
The man suspected of killing 22 people in an El Paso Walmart on Aug. 3, Patrick Crusius, is a 2017 graduate of Plano Senior High. Crusius' ties to Plano were not mentioned in the release.