Which Fanbase Gives More? Daviess County and Apollo Put Their Rivalry to the Test

Two local high schools are teaming up to turn their rivalry into results! The annual Daviess County and Apollo game on October 30th will feature a huge food drive.

Savannah Lane, who is a proud senior at Daviess County High School, is orchestrating the drive, which has two parts. She's encouraging food and cash donations. All food donations will be handed over to the Daniel Pitino Shelter here in Owensboro. Any cash received will benefit the FRYSC centers at both schools. For instance, if an Apollo fan donates, that money will benefit the Apollo FRYSC. If a DC fan contributes, that donation will benefit a Panther student.

In case you're unfamiliar, FRYSC stands for Family Resource and Youth Service Center. Each school has one and it provides food, clothing, and hygiene products to students in need.

Savannah has been joined in her efforts by Apollo's Blakely Wethington and the two have worked together to rally the help of fellow student council members at each school. In fact, Savannah credits the councils with being a "major player" in the drive.

All involved are now hoping the public will become part of the team as well.

When the Panthers and the Eagles square off on the 30th, there will be posters at the gates and the stadium encouraging monetary donations. There will also be collection boxes for non-perishable food items. Savannah says, "The Pitino Shelter is in need of all foods, nothing specific." She adds, "It's just that time of year when everything is needed."

Though this is the first year for the drive, Savannah and Blakely already have bigger plans. Savannah says, "We're hoping to make this an annual event."

So, it's time for the Panthers and the Eagles to get in the game. The teams will be making drives on the field next Friday night. This year, their fans can make a drive of their own.