Lightning, hail halt El Paso high school football Friday night

Lightning and hail across El Paso is causing delays for high school football games.Games are being held at campuses in the El Paso, Ysleta, San Elizario, Clint, and Socorro independent school districts.A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for El Paso and much of New Mexico until 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.El Paso games typically kick off at 7 p.m.If games don't take place tonight, games will be played on Saturday, Oct. 24.Parkland and Hanks, which are two YISD schools, already rescheduled their game for 9 a.m. Saturday. More: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for El Paso, New MexicoFelix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on XThis article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Lightning, hail halt El Paso high school football Friday night