If you're a fan of high school football, Maple Ridge Secondary School is the place to be all day Thursday, and you'll be helping a local cause.
The Simcoe County District School Board's inaugural Football Festival will feature four senior games involving local schools, from 9 a.m. until around 8 p.m.
The event also supports the Barrie Food Bank and their fall campaign.
Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation at the gate in lieu of admission fees.
The game schedule, and each school's win-loss record, are as follows:
- 9 a.m. – Eastview Wildcats (0-1) vs. Barrie North Vikings (1-0)
- 11:45 a.m. – Collingwood Fighting Owls (1-0) vs. Banting Memorial Marauders (0-1)
- 2:30 p.m. – Innisdale Invaders (0-1) vs. Bear Creek Kodiaks (1-0)
- 5:15 p.m. – Nantyr Shores Tritons (1-0) vs. Maple Ridge Ravens (0-1)
Maple Ridge Secondary School is located at 225 Prince William Way in south Barrie.
For more information on scores and schedules, click here.