Hereford, Dulaney game cancelled due to tornado warning, but there was still a celebration
It was supposed to be a big evening at Hereford's turf field. The undefeated and No. 6 Bulls were hosting Baltimore County rival No. 12 Dulaney. It was senior night and also breast cancer awareness night.
It turned out to be an unusual night. The fog rolled in early and the thunder started just before the game.
And with 7:24 to play in the first half, with the game still scoreless, Hereford's athletic director Mike Kalisz announced the game was being cancelled due to a tornado warning and lightning.
"We'll take care of business at the county championship game next Wednesday," he told the crowd, reminding everyone of the game at Lansdowne that will feature those two teams battling for the county title for the fourth consecutive year.
The cancellation assured Hereford a perfect 11-0 regular season, while Dulaney is 8-4.
"I think we'll be ready for Wednesday," Dulaney coach Kendra Zeller said. "This was a good opportunity to get all the nerves out."
Hereford coach Tammy Mundie said she couldn't remember a game ever being cancelled like Thursday's.
"I thought we could play through the thunder," she said. "But when they said there was a tornado warning, it wasn't worth taking a chance."
Mundie said her team, too, will be ready for Wednesday.
"It's odd to be playing Dulaney again," said the coach whose team has won four straight county titles. "But we like good competition. It will be a tough battle."
Before the start of Thursday's game, Hereford celebrated its seniors and included Dulaney's senior's in the program, introducing each one and giving them and their coaches a bouquet.
