Des Moines-area High School Football Teams Taking Precautions for High Temperatures
Key points:
- Des Moines-area high school football teams are taking precautions due to the high temperatures in central Iowa.
- Teams have adjusted their practice schedules and provided players with fluids and bananas to prevent cramping and dehydration.
- Coaches expect possible adjustments to game schedules and additional water breaks during games.
Des Moines-area high school football teams are adjusting their practice schedules and taking extra precautions as temperatures spike in central Iowa ahead of the opening week of high school football. Coaches are prioritizing the safety and health of their players, providing extra fluids and bananas to prevent cramping and dehydration. Some teams, like Des Moines Roosevelt and Johnston, have moved their practices to later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. While adjustments may be made to the game schedule or additional water breaks may be implemented, the well-being of the players remains the top priority.
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