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Poll: Do You Think the Homecoming Football Game Should Have Been Postponed?
The Portsmouth High School homecoming game took place this past Saturday afternoon in heavy downpours and near-freezing temperatures. Do you think school officials should have postponed the game?
Do you remember the weather on Saturday afternoon? It was a mess.
Heavy downpours and near freezing temperatures kept many residents indoors or under an umbrella.
Those attending the wore heavy sweatshirts and bundled up under blankets hoping the rain would soon pass. "We are going to try and stick it out for the whole game, but it is getting cold," said Chuck Kelly.
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School officials canceled the homecoming parade and half-time show due to the weather. The game was still held despite the rain.
On Monday, a Portsmouth Patch user posted this comment, asking why the game wasn't canceled:
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OK…hindsight is 20/20, and I’m Monday morning quarterbacking…but with the dreadful weather completely expected well in advance…why wasn’t the game moved to Friday evening or Sunday afternoon? Both times were perfect for football. I know it was all about homecoming but no one got to enjoy it. —
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