Riordan Boys Basketball Sidelined as Opponents Forfeit Games

Tuberculosis outbreak leads to postponements and forfeits of rescheduled matchups.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

The Riordan boys basketball team has been unable to return to the court after a tuberculosis outbreak led to multiple postponements of their scheduled games. A game against St. Francis that was rescheduled for this Friday has now been forfeited by the Mountain View school.

Why it matters

The ongoing sidelining of the Riordan basketball team due to the tuberculosis outbreak highlights the challenges schools can face when dealing with infectious disease outbreaks and the impact it can have on athletic programs and student-athletes.

The details

The tuberculosis outbreak at Riordan High School has resulted in the postponement of multiple boys basketball games. A rescheduled game against St. Francis that was set for this Friday has now been forfeited by the Mountain View school, further delaying the Riordan team's return to competition.

  • The tuberculosis outbreak at Riordan High School occurred earlier this year.
  • The game between Riordan and St. Francis was originally scheduled to take place on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Riordan High School

A private Catholic high school located in San Francisco, California.

St. Francis High School

A private Catholic high school located in Mountain View, California.

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What’s next

The Riordan boys basketball team is hoping to return to play against Mitty High School on Tuesday, pending no further postponements or forfeits.

The takeaway

The tuberculosis outbreak at Riordan High School has had a significant impact on the boys basketball team's season, highlighting the broader challenges schools can face when dealing with infectious disease outbreaks and the need for contingency plans to minimize disruptions to student-athletes.