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Philadelphia Eagles step up to host high school game amidst tragedy

According to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the Camden-Pleasantville high school football game that was forced to end prematurely because of a shooting in the stands in the third quarter last Friday night (November 15th), the Philadelphia Eagles will allow the game to conclude Wednesday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

It’s a nice gesture, one intended to strengthen the community, by an amazing football team. FOX-29 in Philadelphia was among several news sources that confirmed the reports.

Camden led by a score of 6-0 with 4:58 left in the third quarter.