{"id":17714,"date":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/17714\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","slug":"storm-threat-prompts-north-texas-schools-to-move-up-friday-night-football-games-local-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/17714\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Threat Prompts North Texas Schools to Move Up Friday Night Football Games – Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

As North Texas braces for another round of severe weather, several Collin County school districts are adjusting their Friday night football schedules to keep players and fans safe.<\/p>\n

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is forecasting widespread storms across the region beginning Friday afternoon and continuing into the night. Meteorologists warn of the potential for damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and even isolated tornadoes.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and be ready to quickly alter plans, especially if outdoors,\u201d the agency advised in its latest update<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With safety in mind, local school districts are moving up game times, or shifting contests to Thursday night, to avoid the worst of the storms.<\/p>\n

Allen And Prosper Adjust Kickoff For District Title Game<\/p>\n

The highly anticipated matchup between Allen and Prosper High School will now kick off at 1 p.m. on Oct. 24, at Children\u2019s Health Stadium in Prosper. Gates will open at noon.<\/p>\n

The game will determine the District 6-6A title. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Prosper ISD <\/p>\n

Frisco ISD Games Shift To Thursday And Earlier Friday Slots<\/p>\n

Frisco ISD has rescheduled several games across its high schools. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 23<\/p>\n


\n\tFrisco vs. Lebanon Trail, 7 p.m. at Kuykendall Stadium
\n\tCentennial vs. McKinney North, 7 p.m. at Ford Center
\n\tHeritage vs. Reedy, 7 p.m. at Toyota Stadium
\n\tEmerson vs. Melissa, 7:30 p.m. at Kenny Deel Stadium in Melissa <\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 24<\/p>\n


\n\tLiberty vs. Memorial, 4:30 p.m. at Ford Center
\n\tLone Star vs. Wakeland, 8 p.m. at Ford Center <\/p>\n

McKinney Moves Crosstown Showdown<\/p>\n

McKinney ISD has shifted its marquee rivalry game between McKinney Boyd and McKinney High to Thursday night, Oct. 23. More information here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Melissa Moves Up Kickoff<\/p>\n

Melissa High School will now host Frisco Emerson on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. More information here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plano Rivalry Also Affected<\/p>\n

Plano ISD\u2019s annual Plano Senior versus Plano East matchup has also been moved. More information here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 23<\/p>\n


\n\tVarsity: 7 p.m. at Kimbrough Stadium <\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 22<\/p>\n


\n\tJV: 7 p.m. at Clark West
\n\t9th Grade: 5:30 p.m. at Clark West <\/p>\n

Safety Comes First<\/p>\n

While the changes disrupt the usual Friday night lights routine, school districts are emphasizing safety for students, families and fans. With the potential for severe weather looming, local officials urge residents to stay alert, monitor forecasts and plan ahead for changing conditions.<\/p>\n

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