Clarion-Limestone Holds 1st Annual Fall Sports Kickoff Bonfire

A huge crowd, of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 folks, was on hand Friday, August 19th as the Clarion-Limestone Adult Booster Club held their 1st Annual Fall Kickoff Bonfire at the Clarion-Limestone Football Field.

There were various exciting events/fundraisers going on prior to and during the festivities including Face Painting, Basket Raffles, 50/50, New Spirit Wear and Brick Oven Pizza. Each of the teams had earlier decorated pallets, which were judged by folks in attendance.

Emcees Brad Frazier and Gus Simpson did a fine job in keeping things flowing smoothly and keeping everyone engaged as the players, cheerleaders, band members and their coaches were recognized.

The Lion Mascot and Clarion-Limestone Band led the groups onto the field where they formed a “Spirit Line.”

Then the Band, under the Direction of Jennifer Hubler, performed the National Anthem.

As they were introduced, the individual teams went through the “Spirit Line” and gathered at around midfield, where they posed for pictures with their pallet.

The first team going through the “Spirit Line” was the Lions Cross Country Team, coached by Nicole Oakes. Then it was the Clarion-Limestone Youth Football and Cheer Squads.

Next was the Clarion Area Girls Soccer Team, which is a co-op between CA and C-L, coached by Chris Schonbachler. They were followed by their counterparts, the Clarion-Limestone Boys Soccer Team, also a co-op between C-L and CA, coached by Don Montgomery.

Coach Jason Craig’s C-L Golf Team was the next team through the gauntlet, then the Lions’ Volleyball Team coached by Ryan Troupe.

The Central Clarion Wildcats Junior High Football Team was then introduced, after which the Clarion-Limestone Varsity Cheer Squad performed, assisted by the C-L Band. And then, it was the Central Clarion Wildcats Varsity Football Team Coached by Dave Eggleton. The Wildcats are a three-school co-op (Clarion-Limestone, Clarion Area and North Clarion.

The winning pallet belonged to the Lions’ Volleyball Squad.

The winners of the various fundraisers and the sponsors were recognized and then something special took place as Diane Lutz led the gathering in singing “Happy Birthday” to emcees, Brad Frazier and Gus Simpson, whose big day fell on Bonfire day.

Mr. Frazier then thanked the players and their families and Booster Clubs, as well as the three local Volunteer Fire Companies, Strattanville, Corsica and Millcreek, that worked to ensure safety and conduct the lighting of the bonfire.

Mr. Frazier then directed everyone over to the parking lot on the east endzone side where the night was concluded with the huge Bonfire.

The members of the Central Clarion Wildcats, Clarion-Limestone Boys Soccer and Clarion Area Girls Soccer Teams will also be recognized at Clarion Area’s Bonfire, this coming Thursday (August 25th) at the Clarion Athletic Field, directly behind the High School. That event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

A very special highlight will be the Official Grand Opening of the E-Z Dogs hotdog cart, with proceeds to benefit Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21 and special needs causes. So Come Hungry!!!!

Let’s Go and Have Great Seasons, Lions, Wildcats, C-L Youth Football and Cheer and CA Girls Soccer!!!!