The threat of Hurricane Helene is causing a shift in plans that will impact extra curricular activities at some of our area high schools, including some sports events.
But, at least as of Wednesday evening, there’s no plan for a wholesale washout of Friday night football.
As of Wednesday afternoon, and according to a Facebook post from the Richmond County School System, all Thursday after-school activities after 6 p.m. — including any scheduled sports contests — will be canceled. Although the Thursday school day will commence as usual.
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The after-school activities include all practices as well as games and competitions.
As of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Columbia County School District has announced no closures or other changes to its school day or after-school/extracurricular activities schedule for the week.
Several Aiken County schools are shifting their football games to Wednesday night, including Midland Valley’s home game against Brookland-Cayce and Silver Bluff’s home game with Barnwell which both had a 7 p.m. start times.
Fox Creek’s home game with Williston-Elko was slated for a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday kickoff.
According to Augusta Prep’s Facebook page, the following activities and games have been cancelled or rescheduled:
Middle School Cross Country: The meet has been cancelled and there will be no practice.
Middle School Tennis: The match will be rescheduled and practice will be cancelled.
Middle School Football: Practice cancelled.
Middle School Cheer: Practice cancelled.
MIddle School Volleyball: Middle Gold Team will practice from 3:15-4:30.
Middle School Golf: Practice cancelled.
Varsity Volleyball: Home match against John Hancock has been moved up to 3 p.m. No junior varsity match.
We’ll keep you updated on any other cancellations or rescheduled activities as we receive information.
