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Football, entertainment, and lots of fans at the Mascot Bowl September 19, 2017, 4:21 pmThe mascot team will be made up of local favorites: Cosmo, Lil' Bear, Leo, Grizzbee, Bumble, Swoop, Big Blue, Waldo, Thor, Willy, Brooks and more. Not only will there be the main tackle football game between the mascots and the two school's football teams, there will be performing groups, celebrities, autographs and various performances by the Jazz dunk team, stunt team, Skyridge dance and cheer squad, a band during halftime and fireworks to end the night. The money earned from this event goes to support the Firemen and Friends for Kids and Bear Hugs Charity. This 501(c)3 organization helps take local underprivileged elementary-school-aged kids Christmas shopping each year in various cities. "It is a great family activity. It entertains not only kids but parents too. I can't tell you how many times parents come up and say that was one of the most entertaining games they have watched in a long time. We try to keep the quarters short so we don't lose the fans interest. We also have food trucks every year that families can come get dinner and a show for a reasonable price," said Anthony Johnson, the Event Director and Promotions/Mascot Assistant for the Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment company. According to Johnson, all the money raised goes directly to the charity program. "The more money raised, the more kids we can take Christmas shopping." Fourteen years ago, Jazz Bear teamed up with Becky White's Sports Marketing class at Lehi High School and came up with a fundraiser for the Fireman and Friends for Kids and Bear Hugs Charity. Lehi High School hosted the event for many years, until recently when White transferred schools and is now teaching at Skyridge High School. According to Johnson, celebrities in the past who have been asked to participate in the Mascot bowl have been: LaVell Edwards, Jerry Sloan, Ron McBride, Reno Mahe, Frank Layden, Thurl Baily, Aaron Boone, Jeff Hornacek and many more. The Mascot Bowl will be held on September 25 at 5:30 pm at Skyridge High School. Ticket prices are $3 per person and can be purchased at the door. Skyridge High School is located at 3000 N. Center Street in Lehi. The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2024 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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