The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association is requesting a statewide two-week extension of the 2024 fall sports schedule because of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. SCACA executive director Scott Earley sent a letter to the South Carolina High School League Thursday. Helene resulted in the postponement of high school athletics in much the state, already.

“Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic damage, leaving many families without power, water, and basic necessities,” Earley wrote. “Entire communities have been described as ‘warzones,’ and our fellow South Carolinians are struggling to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of this storm.”

Several games were postponed last week and some have been postponed for this week in parts of the state that are still suffering from storm damage.

The High School League has not responded to Early’s request.

Earley stated in his letter.
“If the schedule remains unchanged, affected teams may be forced to play multiple games in one week, simply to meet the season end date. This poses a serious risk of injury and diminishes the quality of competition that the SCHSL strives to maintain. We have made similar adjustments when hurricanes have impacted the Eastern regions of our state, and I believe it is only fair and reasonable that we extend the same consideration to our student athletes and the western regions.