Is it too hot for high school football? Local school districts say no, because coaches and trainers take precautions to protect players from the heat.
"All week we tell the kids to hydrate," says Assumption Athletic Trainer Bob Cunningham.
"We try to insist that the kids go home and drink a lot of water," adds Pleasant Valley Sophomore Coach Stu Ware.
Both Assumption and Pleasant Valley took precautions to make sure the heat doesn't knock players out of the game.
"For this game we've actually brought a lot of extras," adds Cunningham, "We brought extra ice, a lot of extra water bottles water, and Gatorade."
There's also a fan on the sidelines to keep players cool and mandatory precautions.
"If you've been playing and are not on the field you are required to have a seat, get hydrated and we'll put a wet towel around their neck," says Ware.
During the game, players are watched closely to see if there are signs the heat is taking its toll.
"After all the practices we can tell if they're getting sluggish and we can tell when the heat's affecting them," adds Ware.
If a player starts to cramp, that's a sign there's a problem.
"Cramps are the first tell tale signs," adds Cunningham, "I think it's God's way of getting your attention and saying you need some more sodium and potassium."
After the game is over, players are still encouraged to drink a lot of water to get rehydrated.
