The fall sports season in the Big Bend area is going strong.
In the second week of football and volleyball, there are many interesting stories to watch. Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to become Hurricane Idalia, has created uncertainty. This adds complexity as we head into a busy schedule of Big Bend sports.
After 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, all after-school activities for Leon County Schools will be canceled, and the schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. Several Big Bend volleyball matches were scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Here are the key points to follow this week:
- Idalia is developing in the tropics, and the Big Bend area is under a tropical storm watch.
- Leon County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, and after-school activities will be canceled after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29.
- Due to the storm’s uncertainty, games on Tuesday and Wednesday are postponed or canceled.
- We don’t know if these games will be rescheduled.
- If weather allows, there’s an exciting week of volleyball ahead for area teams.
- Games on Tuesday and Wednesday won’t be played, and there’s no decision yet on rescheduling.
- Games set for Thursday may proceed, but it depends on Idalia’s path.
- Several Big Bend teams facing off this week will serve as a benchmark for those aspiring to win a state championship.
- There might be more schedule changes due to Idalia, possibly moving some games to the weekend or next week.
- After an eventful first week, there are significant football games in the Big Bend area in week two.
- Teams like Lincoln, Munroe, and Florida High have season openers, aiming for victories.
- The Soul Bowl between Gadsden County and Rickards is a highlight, scheduled for Friday, September 1.
- Rickards, despite a loss, holds momentum, while Gadsden County aims for a win.
- Monday: Various volleyball matches.
- Tuesday: More volleyball matches, with games canceled after 6 p.m. due to the storm.
- Wednesday: One volleyball match.
- Thursday: Volleyball and football games, some dependent on Idalia’s path.
- Friday: Football games, including the Soul Bowl.
Please note that game updates and schedule changes due to Idalia will be provided as soon as they’re available.
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