10/23/2026
(Rochster, WA) Rochester schools superintendent and Centralia superintendent notified both teams and community that tonight’s football game of Centralia at Rochester has been cancelled due to what is being deemed a credible threat of violence.
A student at Centralia High School reported a threat to a Centralia administrator and authorities were called and believed it was a credible threat. Centralia Superintendent Lisa Grant contacted Rochester Superintendent Justin Black and the decision was made to cancel the game. That announcement was made public about 4 hours prior to kick-off.
There has been a discussion of re-scheduling the game and if and when they feel it is safe to play they will make the announcement.
Below is the joint statement from both Black and Grant.
Important Community Update: Tonight’s Football Game Canceled Due to Safety Concerns
Dear Rochester and Centralia Families and Community,
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