High School Football Teams Taking Extra Precautions During Extreme Heat

High school football teams taking extra precautions during extreme heat

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - High temperatures can pose a serious threat to high school athletes practicing for the upcoming season. In Memphis, a 16-year-old boy died this week after reportedly suffering from a heat stroke that led to organ failure. Head Football Coach at Science Hill High School, Stacy Carter, said he and his assistants are working to keep all players safe during practices on the gridiron. "We do have to make sure that we are …

Schools focus on athlete safety as temperatures rise

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As dangerous hot temperatures set to hit the Mid-South this week, schools are preparing to ramp up efforts to help student athletes stay cool during outside practices. It also comes as many football programs ramp up practices, some with pads to prepare for the upcoming season.  This comes after a 16-year-old Bolton High School player died over the weekend. His family told WREG Joshua Henderson collapsed while at football practi…

16-year-old from Bolton High School’s football team dies from severe heat stroke, family says

16-year-old from Bolton High School’s football team dies from severe heat stroke, family says MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – After fighting for his life in the hospital, 16-year-old Joshua Henderson passed away Sunday afternoon, according to his family. Joshua’s mother reported that he passed out on the football field at Bolton High School on Monday, July 7. He was rushed to Le Bonheur to receive treatment for a heat-related illness. The family confirme…

Arizona high school football teams need precautions in heat

Bolton football's Joshua Henderson, 16, dies after complications from heat stroke

Joshua Henderson, a Bolton football player, has died at age 16 after complications related to a heat stroke suffered at a July practice.