SARASOTA (SNN-TV) – The idea of playing high school football games this week are bleak due to Hurricane Ian.
Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County schools announced they will close beginning Tuesday until “further notice.” Meaning no practice or games or after-school activities will take place, since most of the schools are used as shelters.
For most area teams and throughout the state, this is the first week for district play in football, so these games are mandatory as far as scheduling goes. With games likely to be postponed, do not expect anything to be made up this weekend or Monday, Oct. 3.
Some games are already being affected:
• Charlotte vs. Riverdale, Postponed to Oct. 3rd
• Jones vs. IMG Academy, Canceled
• DeSoto County vs. Lemon Bay, Postponed to Oct. 7th
• Venice vs. Riverview, Postponed to Oct. 7th or 10th
• Saint Stephen’s vs. Gateway Charter, Postponed