Hurricane Helene Forces Postponement of Several High School Football Games in Greater Cincinnati

As remnants of Hurricane Helene approach, Greater Cincinnati is bracing for severe weather, including damaging winds and torrential rain. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning affecting Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio, and Southeast Indiana, in effect from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, creating chaos in the high school football schedules.

Updated Schedule of Postponed Games:

- Anderson at Milford: Postponed to Saturday; time to be announced. - Beechwood at Gallatin County: Rescheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. - Bellevue vs. Gamble Montessori: Postponed to Monday; exact details pending. - Bethel-Tate at East Clinton: Shifted to Saturday at 10 a.m. - Blanchester at Clermont Northeastern: Moved to Saturday at 10 a.m. - Bracken County at Walton-Verona: New time set for Saturday at 3 p.m. - Cooper at Highlands: Scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. - Dixie Heights at Boone County: Changed to Saturday at noon. - Harrison at Campbell County: Rescheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. - Loveland at Walnut Hills: Postponed with no new date announced. - Madeira at Indian Hill: Now set for Saturday at 1 p.m. - Monroe at Franklin: Look for a Saturday match at 7 p.m. - Paul Laurence Dunbar at Simon Kenton: This game has been postponed; new date to be determined.

Several other games have been delayed by half an hour or adjusted in kickoff times to ensure safety amid the storm's advance. For example, Middletown at Lakota East will now kick off at 7:30 p.m. instead of the previously scheduled 7 p.m.

Looking Ahead: What’s to Come in Week 6?

Despite these setbacks, Week 6 of the high school football season promises to bring exciting matchups. Notable highlights from last week include Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski setting records at St. Xavier and Covington Catholic’s victory over Beechwood. Fans can expect The Enquirer to deliver timely updates on further schedule changes and results.

As Cincinnatians prepare for this severe weather event, local high schools are focused not only on football but also on ensuring the safety of players and fans alike. Local authorities are urging everyone to stay tuned for weather updates and exercise caution as Hurricane Helene impacts the region.

Stay safe and cheer on your teams while keeping an eye out for the latest developments in local high school football!