Crookston has been nominated for the Minnesota Football Community of the year and the Pirate football and the community could
benefit. The Minnesota Vikings and their co-sponsors are in the fourth year teaming up to name the Minnesota Football Program of the Year. Past winners include Caledonia and Marshal, while the Pirates are hoping to bring the honors north this year.
The winning team will receive $10,000 for their program that will be presented at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16 at the Vikings game vs. the Miami Dolphins. The town also receives a two-day takeover by the Vikings that will include appearances by the mascot, Viktor, cheerleaders, and players. Other benefits include:
-InSports Youth Clinic
-Play 60 School Assembly
-Player Autograph Sessions
-Silent Auction – funds benefiting community Booster Club
-Award recognition at Minnesota Football Honors
-Business Luncheon
Alicia Berhow, who has two sons in the Crookston football program, nominated Crookston for the competition. She hopes the community will help the Crookston receive the honor as Minnesota Football Community of the Year. “We have a better chance of winning if we can get as many people in the community as possible to use the hashtag, #MNFootballCommunity,” she said.
The community can get involved by using social media to post about the Pirates. Posts can cover a wide variety of areas, not just the Pirates activities on the field, but their success in the classroom, service, and involvement in the community and many other topics as the winning team is not judged solely on playing the game, but on their community involvement, leadership and dedication as well. The competition runs now through early November.
