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St. Joseph High Schools Alter Sports Schedules and Tactics Amid Extreme Heat

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:28 AM

With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, high school sports teams in St. Joseph are making major adjustments to keep their student-athletes safe. Athletic trainers are relying on wet-bulb temperature readings to enforce state safety guidelines, leading to delayed games, indoor practices, and cold immersion tubs remaining on standby. Ahead of Friday night’s football clash…

With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, high school sports teams in St. Joseph are making major adjustments to keep their student-athletes safe. Athletic trainers are relying on wet-bulb temperature readings to enforce state safety guidelines, leading to delayed games, indoor practices, and cold immersion tubs remaining on standby. Ahead of Friday night’s football clash between Central and Benton high schools, coaches are prioritizing player hydration, utilizing platoon rotations to prevent fatigue, and strictly limiting outdoor contact time to battle the heatwave.

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