Florida's Gulf Coast bracing for what is expected to hit as a Category 3 hurricane, making landfall Wednesday morning.
The Thompson athletic department released a statement via social media.
IMG Academy opened the season with a pair of victories over MaxPreps Top 25 opponents, knocking off Lipscomb Academy (Nasvhille, Tenn.) 35-10 before slipping past St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) 17-14 last week.
The Ascenders are expected to return to the gridiron on Friday, Sept. 8 when they travel to Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.).
Thompson, which claimed its fourth consecutive Class 7A state title with a 49-24 victory over Auburn last season, hosts Vestavia Hills on Sept. 8 following an opening week victory over Opelika 44-13.
Hurricane Idalia is expected to have a major impact on the high
school football schedule in Florida, particularly the Tampa area.
Cancellations and postponements are likely throughout the Sunshine State
this weekend.
The storm strengthened to
a Category 1 hurricane early this morning with maximum sustained winds
of 80 miles per hour. The system is expected to intensify and could become
a powerful Category 3 hurricane before it makes landfall tomorrow in
Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.
