Rivals battle off-the-field for a good cause

SHENANDOAH – For the second year, a fierce football rivalry is being channeled into a good cause off the field.

Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area will compete in a food drive competition once again this year, ahead of the annual rivalry football game on Oct. 24.

Both schools are seeking non-perishable food items and monetary donations for food pantries serving Shenandoah and Mahanoy City.

What’s at stake? The principal of the losing school will wear the winning school’s jersey.

Every $1 or food item is one point and Thanksgiving-related items — stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, etc. — earns bonus points.

Donations can be brought to either the Shenandoah Valley High School and Elementary offices or to the game.

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