Morris High School to honor 1979 and 1980 football teams Friday

Members of teams are encouraged to attend

MORRIS — The Morris Football Program and the Quarterback Club will be honoring the 1979 State Runner-Up Team and the 1980 State Champions on Friday, Oct. 22 at the football game against Sycamore. The freshman game will kick-off at 5:00 with the varsity game to follow.

The coaches and players of the 1979 and 1980 teams will be introduced and recognized immediately following the freshmen game prior to the varsity game warm-up. All coaches and players on the 1979 and 1980 teams will be admitted to the game at no charge and should arrive no later than 6 p.m.

Coaches and players must check in at the fieldhouse entrance door #31, which is located behind the school. Per the families wishes, T-shirts have been purchased and will be given to all the coaches and players in memory of Coach Dave Harper. Food will also be provided courtesy of “Birdman’s BBQ” and the MCHS Quarterback Club.

Contact MCHS Athletic Director Jeff Johnson at 815-941-5335 if you have any questions.