Get ready for the MD Classic

Good Morning Fred, the MD Classic is set, rewarding the deep rivalry that has been part of our community for over 30 years. We would like for you to put together a blog making Players, Fans, and outsiders aware of this new Classic that will begin on Sept. 12, 2008 at Monrovia High School. We will feature some of the great Alumni and other participants that have attended both schools. A Saturday September 6th dinner will precede this event which will include a complete meal for all of the players on both teams. This game is not only for the win or loose aspects of each team, but for the neighborhoods in which both schools are battling to keep safe and remain civil. Due to the recent incidents of gang violence that took place in the area, community leaders have formed an alliance to keep the violence off of the streets of both Cities. Monrovia and Duarte have long been rooted with families that are very active in their communities both in sports and in politics. We feel that this game will offer a more spiritual way of bringing about the fun in the sport and award the athletes who will go on and become College choices and perhaps even Professionals one day. Although Pasadena and John Muir High schools have had this tradition in the City of Pasadena for years, times have changed and other rivalries have long been overlooked in this area. A lot of Wildcat & Falcon Fans feel as though some of the best football has derived from these two squads, and that this rivalry should become very ingrained in the spirit of city's throughout the San Gabriel Valley.