An alumni football game featuring former Ardmore and Elkmont players is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Ardmore High School’s football stadium. Friday’s game will feature bands and cheerleaders from both schools. Tickets can be purchased from anyone playing in the game through Sunday, at either school until the day of the game and at the gate. The winner of Friday’s game will play West Limestone, which beat Clements 36-8, at a later date.
“We started having people register about a week after that game,” said Johns. “We were the first to sign up and its been really strong since. We’ve got people from 1974-2011. We pretty much cover all generations.”
Coty Johns said Elkmont has about 36 players signed to play in the game, which will be full contact with pads and helmets. Alumni Football USA games are as close to the games you see on Friday nights in the fall, except, of course, for players ages.
Half the proceeds from presold tickets go toward the schools while tickets purchased at the gate go straight to Alumni Football USA. Those looking for tickets over the weekend can visit the Piggly Wiggly in Elkmont Saturday where Johns and fellow Elkmont graduate, Lesley Garris, will be on hand to sell tickets at a car show, beginning at 10 a.m.
The former quarterback, Garris contacted former Elkmont all-state players and recruited them to play. So far, recognizable names include 2007-08 all-state athlete David Solomon, 2006 all-state tight end Tim Woolridge, 2003 all-state linebacker Jacob Black and 1999 all-state quarterback Brandon Turner.
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Elkmont Alumni Band Dusting Off the Pipes
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