Looming hurricane impacting weekend sports schedule
Published 2:09 pm Friday, October 6, 2017
- Running back Jeremy Gibson, No. 7, and quarterback Jordan Loving, No. 9, give Riverside Academy football fans plenty to be hopeful for during the second half of the 2017 season despite a slow 1-3 start. The Rebels have played one of Louisiana’s hardest schedules, and RA coaches believe it gives Riverside the best chance to peak at the end of the regular season and playoffs. (Stephen Hemelt/L’OBSERVATEUR)
LAPLACE — The expected approach and transition from Tropical Storm Nate to Hurricane Nate has impacted Friday night’s sports schedule for St. John the Baptist Parish.
Riverside Academy’s Friday night football game at South Plaquemines in Buras has been cancelled.
School officials said Plaquemines Parish has begun to evacuate due to Hurricane Nate and the safety of students and staff remains first and foremost.
The Rebel Rumble volleyball tournament is also changing plans. Due to the potential weather over the next few days, the games on Saturday are cancelled. School officials said they would play as many games as possible Friday.
The first game is set for 3:45 p.m.
St. Charles Catholic High School’s football game Friday at Lusher Charter School in New Orleans has been moved from 7 to 6 p.m.
West St. John High’s home game Friday in Edgard and East St. John High’s road game in Destrehan remain scheduled for 7 p.m.
