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J.L. Mann High School’s season opener is postponed due to field flooding from excessive rainfall in Greenville, impacting player safety and fan plans.
Greenville, S.C. – J.L. Mann High School Football Opener Postponed Due to Flooding
The season-opener home football game for J.L. Mann High School has been postponed due to flooding on the field caused by recent rainy conditions in Greenville, South Carolina. The highly anticipated matchup against Midland Valley has now been rescheduled to Saturday at 5 p.m. at Midland Valley High School in Aiken County. Fans who purchased tickets through GoFan will be eligible to receive refunds following the postponement.
The announcement of the game’s postponement was made by the Greenville County School District, as record-setting heat has coincided with extended rainy periods. Greenville has witnessed an unprecedented 40 consecutive days with temperatures soaring into the 90s, surpassing the previous record of 38 days set in 1993. Weather forecasts indicate that a cooling trend is expected next week, potentially providing some relief from the extreme heat.
High school football teams in the Upstate region kicked off their practices on July 31 in preparation for the 2025 South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) season. Due to the intense heat, coaches have adjusted practice schedules, opting for early morning sessions to ensure player safety before the start of the school year on August 11. Greenville High School is set to host a scrimmage against Spartanburg on August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Sirrine Stadium.
Coaches are emphasizing an important acclimation period for players to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses. Conditions have to be met before athletes can practice in full pads, and the SCHSL is employing Wet Bulb Global Temperature readings to assess conditions during outdoor activities, thereby enhancing athlete safety.
Track Invitational Renamed in Honor of Late Director
In an additional announcement, Greenville High School has decided to rename its upcoming track invitational in memory of the late Larry Stewart, a former athletic director and educator who passed away in August at the age of 72. Stewart had a distinguished career in education and athletics, contributing significantly to the Greenville community.
Stewart was a graduate of Jacksonville High School and Eastern Illinois University, where he made his mark as a football player. He dedicated 23 years of service to Greenville High School as a teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal. In recognition of his commitment to education and athletics, Stewart was inducted into the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame in 2012 and was named assistant principal of the year in 1997.
He was widely respected as a positive influence within the educational community and left a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider school environment. Current Greenville High athletic director Chad Nelson has reflected on Stewart’s legacy, noting how he served as both an instructor and mentor to many during his time at Greenville High.
As the high school sports community prepares for the season under changing weather conditions, the memory of dedicated educators like Larry Stewart continues to resonate, reminding everyone of the profound influence one individual can have on many lives.
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- Fox Carolina: High School Football Game Postponed Due to Rain
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Practice for 2025 Season
- WYFF4: Weather Delays J.L. Mann vs. Midland Valley High Football Season Opener
- Greenville Online: Weather Impacting Greenville
- My Journal Courier: Greenville High to Rename Track Invitational
- Wikipedia: High School Football
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