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LIST: Indiana high school football games postponed because of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's rain and winds have led to disruptions in football games across central Indiana.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Hurricane Helene's rain and winds have led to disruptions in football games and school activities across central Indiana.

Here is a list of postponed and canceled games as have been reported to 13News at this point:

  • North Central vs. Carmel: Postponed game until Saturday at 11 a.m.; Canceled homecoming activities
  • Ben Davis vs. Lawrence North: Postponed game until Saturday at 11 a.m. 
  • Center Grove vs. Lawrence Central: Postponed game until Saturday at noon; Canceled homecoming tailgates
  • Brownsburg vs. Westfield: Postponed game until Saturday at 3 p.m.; Canceled homecoming parade
  • Noblesville vs. Franklin Central: Postponed game until Saturday at 10 a.m.; Canceled homecoming parade
  • Mooresville vs. Franklin: Postponed game until Saturday at 4 p.m.; Canceled homecoming parade
  • Lebanon vs. Tri-West: Postponed game until Saturday at noon.
  • Center Grove vs. Lawrence Central: Postponed game until Saturday at noon.
  • Speedway vs. MonroviaPostponed game until Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • Bloomington South vs. Southport: Postponed game until Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • Roncalli vs. Brebeuf Jesuit: Game is still to be played. Postponing all other outdoor activities  
  • Warren Central vs. Pike; Postponed game until Saturday at 10 a.m. 
  • New Palestine vs. Greenfield-Central, Postponed game until Saturday at 4:30 p.m. 
  • Hamilton Southeastern vs. Zionsville, Postponed game until Saturday at 3 p.m.
  • Covenant Christian vs. Beech Grove, Postponed game until Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • Danville vs. Southmont, Postponed game until Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
  • Edinburgh vs. Switzerland County, Postponed game until Saturday at 6 p.m.
  • Fishers vs. Avon, Postponed game until Saturday at 4 p.m.
  • Greenwood Christian vs. North Central (Farmersburg), Postponed game until Saturday at 7 p.m.
  • Greenwood vs. Perry Meridian, Postponed game until Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Heritage Christian vs. Madison, Postponed game until Saturday at 5 p.m.
  • Indian Creek vs. Edgewood, Postponed game until Saturday at 3 p.m.
  • Crispus Attucks vs. Phalen Academy, Postponed game until Monday at 7 p.m.
  • Shortridge vs. Christel House Manual, Canceled game
  • George Washington vs. Arsenal Tech, Postponed game to Monday at 7 p.m.
  • North Putnam vs. Cascade, Postponed game until Saturday at 3 p.m.
  • Purdue Polytechnic Englewood vs. Tindley, Postponed game until Monday at 6:30 p.m.
  • Triton Central vs. Cardinal Ritter, Postponed game until Saturday at 2 p.m.
  • Whiteland vs. Martinsville, Postponed game until Saturday at 7 p.m.
  • Guerin Catholic vs. Bishop Chatard, Postponed game until Saturday at 3 p.m.
  • Decatur Central vs. Plainfield, Postponed game until Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

IHSAA Assistant Commissioner Robert Faulkens said there is always a plan in place for weather disruptions.

"This is the third time this year, already this season, we've had to move games," Faulkens said. "It's not unusual. We have a plan, and pretty much everyone knows what that plan is."

State rules in Indiana only allow one football game in a five-day span.

"So if our games are cancelled tonight and you can't play tomorrow, you have to play Monday. If you play Monday, you can't play again until Saturday," Faulkens said. 

When it comes to regular season games, Faulkens says it's up to the schools to reschedule.

"We do have a provision where if the game canceled would determine a conference championship, we have to make some adjustments so that game can be played at some point," Faulkens said.

The priority, Faulkens says, is keeping student athletes and their fans safe.

"We leave this in the hands of the local authorities, local principals, athletic directors and coaches to make the right decision based on the health and safety on the kids that are participating and the people that are coming to the game," Faulkens said. "We are not going to put people in harm's way just to have a contest." 

RELATED: Tracking Helene's impact on central Indiana | Severe weather updates

Universities

  • Purdue University: Canceled homecoming parade

Police at Purdue feel confident Saturday's homecoming festivities will go on without weather interruptions.

"We have lots of measures in place to ensure that people can have that fun and do it safely," Captain Allen Myles said. "Have fun, enjoy yourself and be aware of your surroundings."

Stay up to date with the impact from Hurricane Helene here.

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