The Bellefonte Red Raiders have not played a true home game this season while waiting on construction of a new stadium.

Thursday, Bellefonte officials announced Rogers Stadium is cleared to host its first game – giving the Red Raiders a chance to break in the new field.

Bellefonte will host Bald Eagle Area High School Friday at 7 p.m. The Red Raiders are 7-2 and the Eagles are 8-1 on the season.