The Eastport-South Manor Sharks opened their football season Sept. 13 with more than just a game on their minds. The team took a stand on childhood cancer awareness and dedicated their opening matchup to raising support and inspiring unity in the community. In a powerful show of solidarity, the Sharks challenged East Hampton to join forces and “gold out” in the fight against childhood cancer, making the day not just about football but about standing together for a cause bigger than any scoreboard.
During the opener, the team raised $800 for the Bentley Foundation, created in memory of Manorville resident and former ESM football player Bentley Kelley. The foundation works to provide assistance, spread awareness and continue Bentley’s legacy of strength and courage. The day featured the full spirit of the Sharks family with the football players, cheerleaders, marching band and Sharkettes all coming together to demonstrate that teamwork extends beyond the field.
For ESM and East Hampton, this opening game was not just the start of the season. It will be the start of something bigger.
Photo captions:
A: The Eastport-South Manor Sharks football team raised $800 during their season opener against East Hampton for the Bentley Foundation.
B: The Eastport-South Manor Sharks football players wore gold laces during a “gold-out” with East Hampton to raise money for the Bentley Foundation.
C: The Eastport-South Manor Sharks football team held a season opener with East Hampton that raised $800 for the Bentley Foundation’s awareness for childhood cancer.
D: The Eastport-South Manor varsity cheerleaders wore gold in support of the football team’s “gold-out” to raise money for the Bentley Foundation.
Photos courtesy of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District
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