Lincoln-Way East High School will kick off the start of the 2011 football season with a Black and Blue scrimmage at the school Friday, Aug. 19.
Freshmen players will take the field at 5 p.m. followed by the sophomore team at 6 p.m. The school’s varsity football team will take the field at 7 p.m.
“The Ron Tomczak Black and Blue scrimmage is always an enjoyable evening for athletes, coaches and parents,” said Lincoln-Way East Athletic Director David Brost. “It’s a festive atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for picture taking, spirit wear purchases and refreshments. Come out and preview your 2011 Griffins.”
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The school’s cheerleaders and poms will participate in the event as well, giving community members an opportunity to celebrate the start of the 2011-2012 school year.
On Sept. 3, the community will have an opportunity see the Marching Griffins’ perform its halftime show and competitive show for the first time this season as the band hosts an Ice Cream Social at the school.
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The social begins at 8 p.m.
“The scrimmage and concert provide opportunities for the community to get a preview for the upcoming fall,” stated Dr. Scott Tingley, the principal at Lincoln-Way East. “It also provides students a chance to play in front of a crowd and experience some nerves before it really counts.”
The Marching Griffins and Griffins’ football team will come together for the school’s first home football game on Sept. 2 when the Griffins take on Dunbar High School.
