News Summary
In response to severe weather forecasts, several high school football games in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have been rescheduled from Friday to Thursday. The decision prioritizes the safety of players, teams, and spectators ahead of incoming storms and potential flooding. The Dallas Independent School District has updated its varsity football schedules, moving key matchups to a Thursday kickoff at 7 p.m. Proactive measures have been taken to ensure student safety during this unpredictable weather season.
Dallas – Several high school football games in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have been rescheduled from Friday to Thursday due to a forecast of severe weather, including storms and potential flooding, stemming from an incoming cold front. The decision was made to prioritize the safety of players, teams, and spectators ahead of the expected conditions.
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) officials updated their varsity football schedules, shifting three key matchups to Thursday night, with kickoff times set for 7 p.m. These games include:
- Mesquite Horn at Duncanville
- Crowley at Midland Legacy
- Mansfield Timberview at Grapevine
- North Crowley at Saginaw Boswell
- Frisco Heritage at Frisco Reedy
- Haltom at Arlington James Bowie
- Arlington at Arlington Lamar
- McKinney vs. McKinney Boyd
- Additional matchups, such as Graham at Mineral Wells and Celina at Paris, also starting at 7 p.m.
In addition to the Thursday rescheduling, several games originally planned for Friday have been moved to earlier times on the same day. Notably, the Prosper High School game is now scheduled for 1 p.m. at Children’s Health Stadium on October 24. Furthermore, sub-varsity games, including freshman and junior varsity contests for some schools, have been shifted to Wednesday, October 22.
The local meteorological community has issued First Alert Weather Days to warn residents about the severity of the forecasted storms. The reshuffling of events across various school districts aims to ensure that all safety protocols are observed for both players and fans attending the football games.
School officials have communicated with families regarding the adjusted schedules, reiterating the importance of student safety during this weather event. A new clear bag policy and updated ticket purchasing protocols are now in effect for all games to help facilitate a smooth and organized experience for attendees.
Highland Park’s rivalry game against Cleburne has also been included in the Thursday rescheduling, which reflects the widespread impact of the weather threat on local high school sports. As further developments occur, ongoing updates will be provided to keep the community informed of any additional schedule adjustments or information pertinent to the safety and enjoyment of upcoming events.
This proactive approach by local schools and districts demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the safety of student-athletes and fans alike, and highlights the community’s resilience in the face of unpredictable weather conditions typical in this season.
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Additional Resources
- NBC DFW
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Sports Illustrated
- Google Search: Texas High School Football Schedule Changes
- CBS News
- Google Scholar: Texas High School Football Weather
- Fox 4 News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- WFAA
- Google News: Texas High School Football Storms
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