Crusaders raise funds on Archer
Still basking in the afterglow of their season-opening 27-14 triumph over Roosevelt, members of the Kennedy High School football team stand at Archer and Normandy and encourage motorists to eat at McDonald’s last week. The restaurant donated a portion of sales over a three-hour period to the team. Between sales revenue and tips from supporters, nearly $1,000 was raised, a team mom told the Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound. Funds will pay for an end-of-season celebration, among other things. – Photo by Cosmo Hadac
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