Soccer’s plans for play-day nixed

The Warren County Lady Pioneer soccer team’s play-day, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled due to the heat.

With temperatures reaching near the 100-degree mark this week school officials have expressed their concerns and have decided to postpone any outdoor extracurricular activities until Monday.

‘This is a decision I fully support and understand,’ said head soccer coach Keith Hamilton. ‘The heat index is going to be somewhere around 105 on Saturday, and we have to be concerned about the well-being of the players.

‘We moved things around and had three teams coming down Friday night to scrimmage: St. Andrews, Cascade and Livingston. But Thursday afternoon Dr. Hale decided to postpone all activities until Monday. It’s a little disappointing, I believe the girls were ready to get out on the field and scrimmage. But with the weather being as it is, it’s not worth the risk of any type of heat-related injuries.’

Warren County’s athletic squads aren’t the only teams struggling through the summer heat-wave. School systems across the state have suspended practices for the rest of the week. Although teams are hoping to get back into a normal routine on Monday, the extended forecast calls for the heat wave to continue through next week.

The Lady Pioneers’ silent auction for the set of Bridgestone/Firestone tires will be extended. Bids are still being accepted by e-mail at [email protected], with all proceeds going towards the purchase of new uniforms.