Reseda student athletes practice early to avoid heat

RESEDA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Reseda High School football players hit the field early for practice Thursday morning to avoid the scorching sun later in the day.

Coach Alonso Arreola said his team practiced in the afternoon on Wednesday, and the heat made it tough for the student athletes.

"They dragged a little bit because it was pretty hot, but they're a resilient bunch of kids so they don't necessarily let the elements dictate their performance," Arreola said.

The coach said he gets a lot more productivity out of his team when he holds early morning practices due to cooler conditions. Arreola added that he constantly drills in the importance of hydration to his athletes.

Temps Thursday are expected to reach 90s for Los Angeles and Orange counties and triple digits for Inland Empire and valleys.

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