As Hurricane Milton approaches the gulf coast of Florida, expected to make a direct hit on Tampa, Florida, high school football games in Georgia have been adjusted for this week. The safety of students and families is a priority, and schools are taking precautions.
According to social media posts, SCCPSS (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) schools will switch to e-learning on Thursday due to the threat of Hurricane Milton. One game has already taken place: South Effingham hosted Glynn Academy on Tuesday night, October 8, 2024, and lost 31-0.
Effingham County High School is scheduled to play tonight, October 9, 2024 against Evans High School in Augusta, Georgia. Despite the weather concerns, three more games are still scheduled for Thursday night, October 10, 2024.
- Tuesday: South Effingham vs. Glynn Academy (Final score: 31-0)
- Wednesday: Effingham County vs. Evans (in Augusta)
- Thursday: Three games scheduled - canceled moved to Friday and Saturday (subject to change based on weather conditions)
Here is the updated high school football schedule for Week 9 in the Savannah area:
WEEK #9 SCHEDULE
Oct. 08 (Tuesday)
Glynn Academy 31, South Effingham 0*
Oct. 09 (Wednesday)
Effingham at Evans* 7 p.m.
Oct. 10 (Thursday)
(7:30 p.m. kickoff unless noted)
Groves at Liberty County * 7 p.m. canceled moved to Saturday
Long County at Windsor Forest (SH)* 7 p.m. canceled moved to Friday
SE Bulloch at Jenkins (I) * canceled moved to Friday
Oct. 11 (Friday)
Richmond Hill at Camden County *
Ware County at Benedictine (MS) *
Long County at Windsor Forest (I), 4 p.m. *
Beach vs. Johnson (I) * 8 p.m.
Islands at Calvary Day *
Jenkins at SE Bulloch *
Vidalia at Savannah Christian (P) *
Savannah Country Day at Swainsboro *
McIntosh County Academy at Bryan County*
Claxton at Savannah High (SH)*
St. Andrew's at Pinewood Christian*
Dillon Christian at Bethesda (DP) *
Pinewood Prep at Coastal Homeschool (HF)
Oct. 12 (Saturday)
Groves at Liberty County * 11 a.m.
Note - Region Game*
Stadium Key
DP ― Daffin Park; HF - Henderson Field (Richmond Hill); I ― Islands Stadium; MS ― Memorial Stadium; P ― Pooler Stadium; PW ― Mobley Park (Port Wentworth); SH ― Savannah High Stadium
Stay safe and stay tuned for further updates on schedule changes as Hurricane Milton continues its path.
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