Gardiner Area High School football players take a break to drink some water during practice on Thursday at the high school in Gardiner.

Lawrence High School soccer players rest during a water break at practice at Lawrence High School in Fairfield on Wednesday.

The Lawrence High School soccer team hydrates during afternoon practice at Lawrence High School in Fairfield on Wednesday.

Maranacook Community High School field hockey players drink water during a recent practice at the Readfield school. High school sports programs around the area take preventive steps to ensure athletes stay hydrated, illiminating the possibility of heat-related illnesses.