High School Football is BACK! 47th Annual Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic Kicks off This Thursday



As local high school football teams are hitting the practice fields prepping for the 2017 season, they’re also practicing for their 2017 debut at the 47th Annual Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic, which is this Thursday and Friday at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Tickets are on sale via local participating high school cheerleading teams and online at CharlestonSertoma.org. Tickets are $12. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and kick off is at 5:00 p.m.
Not only are cheerleading teams the main ticket sales outlet for this event, one dollar from each ticket they sell goes back to both their high school cheerleading and football teams; and the remainder of the proceeds goes to local children’s charities.  

**Also NEW this year** The Sertoma Club of Charleston and Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston is proud to offer VIP Viewing tickets for $50 per person. These tickets allow you to enjoy the air-conditioned view from Johnson Hagood’s fourth floor club level with a complimentary buffet and soft drinks. VIP tickets are available online at CharlestonSertoma.org and only a limited quantity are available. The fourth floor VIP viewing tickets are perfect for those who would like to enjoy the match-ups in the air-conditioned club level with panoramic views of the Ravenel Bridge. 

The 2017 Hendrick Charleston Sertoma Football Classic Match-ups: 

Thursday, August 10, 2017 
North Charleston vs. Northwood Academy                      2 quarters

Cane Bay vs. St. John’s                                                    2 quarters

First Baptist vs. Military Magnet                                       1 quarter

Palmetto Christian Academy vs. Military Magnet           1 quarter

Oceanside Collegiate vs. Timberland                                 2 quarters

West Ashley vs. Stall                                                              2 quarters

Friday, August 11, 2017 

Burke vs. Charleston School of Math & Science               2 quarters

Pinewood Prep vs. Garrett                                                    2 quarters

Stratford vs. Baptist Hill                                                        2 quarters

Porter Gaud vs. Academic Magnet                                      2 quarters

Bishop England vs. Goose Creek                                          2 quarters



Last year, the proceeds from the Classic allowed the Sertoma Club of Charleston to award more than $90,000 to local charities and high schools that participated in the event. Those charities receiving financial awards have been chosen by the Sertoma Club of Charleston because they serve children and families throughout the Tri-county area. A list of charities are available online at CharlestonSertoma.org. Gates for the event will open at 4:00 p.m. and kick off is at 5:00 p.m. 




Although the entertainment and excitement of the game usually takes the spotlight, the importance of the game is continue the giving mission of the Sertoma (SERvice TO MAnkind) Club of Charleston. Visit CharlestonSertoma.org
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