KHSD cancelled atheltic activities and games for Thursday.
ALL KHSD sporting events & games are cancelled Thursday. Friday's games decided tomorrow. @KGETnews @23ABCNews @bakersfieldnow @HometownBAK
— KHSD School Support (@KHSDAthletics) August 30, 2017
This includes the varsity football game between West High and Porterville. KHSD officials say the decision was made in part because of a lack of air conditioning inside buses. It is unknown if and when the game will be made up.
Due to the extreme heat, local teams have moved football prx up to 5AM. @KHSD_Official to announce if Fri games will be delayed or cancelled pic.twitter.com/o9dowu3VHD
— 23ABCFridayNightLive (@23FNL) August 30, 2017
Because of this week's record breaking heat, football teams have been practicing in the early morning starting as early as 5:00 AM.