Central Catholic High School just moved its entire homecoming game, a huge shake-up to the schedule. Their massive matchup against St. Pius X is now kicking off at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Why the sudden change? Because the San Antonio area is staring down a Level 3 of 4 risk for heavy rain and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. This isn’t just some light drizzle, folks, this is serious business.
The Storm’s Rolling In, And It’s Not Playing Around
Get ready for a super wet week across San Antonio, the Interstate 35 corridor, and the Texas Hill Country. The NWS confirmed that heavy rains and flash flooding are a major threat, starting Wednesday, September 30, and lasting right through this Friday. When the NWS slaps a Level 3 of 4 risk on an area for flash flooding, that means it’s time to pay attention. We’re talking about conditions that can impact everything, especially outdoor events. The safety of the athletes, coaches, and fans is the top priority for schools, which means these decisions aren’t made lightly. Imagine all the planning for homecoming, only to have Mother Nature throw a wrench into the works right at the last minute. It’s a logistical nightmare, and a real heartbreaker for everyone involved.
Chaos On The Calendar And Holding Patterns
Central Catholic was quick to make the call, shifting their kickoff to try and beat the worst of the weather. They even posted on Facebook, explaining the change and thanking folks for understanding. That’s a smart move, putting player safety first. But not everyone has made a decision yet. As of Tuesday morning, September 29, school districts like Judson ISD, Harlandale ISD, Southside ISD, and Comal ISD all confirmed they haven’t made any changes. Judson ISD did say that any decisions would come later in the week and get shared across social media, so everyone’s just holding their breath and watching the forecast. It’s gotta be a tense wait for those teams, trying to practice and prepare when you don’t even know if your game is going to happen as planned. Talk about adding pressure!
Bye Weeks and Hitting the Road
While some schools are scrambling, others got a bit of a lucky break. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and Boerne are both on bye weeks, so they get to skip this particular weather headache. Cornerstone Christian is actually playing St. John’s way out in Washington, D.C., meaning they’re completely out of the local storm’s path, which is a massive relief for them. For Boerne Champion, playing in Lockhart means any decision on their game will be a game-day call. Alamo Heights is slated to play at Long Creek High School of New Braunfels ISD, while Holy Cross is at New Braunfels Christian Academy. MySA has already reached out to both schools to get an update on their game status. Other major districts like San Antonio ISD, South San ISD, Northside ISD, Northeast ISD, and Antonian College Preparatory High School are also being contacted to see what their plans are. This storm isn’t just a threat, it’s a massive disruption across the entire region, and everyone is just trying to figure out what Friday night will even look like.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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