Between record temperatures and technology concerns, south and southwest suburban athletic programs have dealt with cancellations and procedure changes to keep students and staff safe.
St. Rita's DJ Stewart crosses into the end zone as Sandburg's defense tries to stop him during a nonconference game Aug. 25, 2023 in Orland Park.
“NEVER click on these links. They’re scams. If one of our events streams, WE will post a notice on this page,” the message from Aug. 25 reads.These posts are the first of their kind to appear on either schools’ accounts. They are also just some of several oddities that signify how this year is unlike others for high school athletics in the south and southwest suburbs.
While Labor Day weekend is not forecast to reach the historic triple digits temperatures that some experienced earlier in the month, which altered practice procedures and postponed games, more schedule changes may be in store. Most high school games will take place on Friday, which is projected to only reach a high of 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. But Saturday and Sunday are forecast to reach highs of 89 and 93 degrees respectively.
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