08/27/2026
I still remember to this day what it felt like to suit up for Friday Night Lights.
I played football for Marion Harding High School from 1999–2002, and some of the memories that have stayed with me the most aren’t just from the games—they’re from the little things. The team meals, the halftime fruit, and everything our community provided for us on Fridays.
As a freshman in 1999, freshmen didn’t suit up for Friday Night Lights back then, but I still remember those experiences and how much they meant to us as young athletes.
Those memories are a big part of why we believe in giving back today.
This week, we’re giving back with 50 pounds of bananas, five bags of Cuties, and three bags of apples to help provide the athletes with some fresh fruit and fuel.
We want to support not only Marion Harding football, but also cheerleading and the younger boys and girls in our community—whether they play baseball, football, basketball, or any other youth sport.
We know firsthand how much these experiences mean to kids. Sometimes, something as simple as a team meal, a little encouragement, or knowing that someone believes in you can create a memory that lasts a lifetime.
We may not be able to give back to everyone or do everything, but we’ll always do what we can.
Because it’s bigger than sports. It’s about our kids, our community, and helping create the same kind of memories and opportunities that meant so much to us growing up.
Give back. Build up. Pay it forward. ❤️
