Burros Athletic Director Bans Pink Uniform Accents

Tackle football players for the Mokena Burros can no longer wear pink gear in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For years, Mokena Burros youth football players have worn pink athletic gear during October games to honor breast cancer survivors. And in the NFL, October is the season where the pros go pink. Every player wears pink shoes, pink socks, pink wrist-bands and more throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boys and men might not always be fond of pink; October is the exception. But Mokena Burros Athletic Director Sal Della Fave says the young Burros who play tackle football can no longer wear pink. In an e-mail sent to Burros coaches on Oct. 1, Della Fave placed strict limitations on what tackle players can wear. Della Fave distributed small, pink stickers to be affixed to helmets, in the bottom left corner. "This is the only approved …

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Community Night at Lincoln-Way North is Aug. 19

The event will serve as a great introduction of what's to come throughout the fall.

Lincoln-Way North will host its annual Community Night on Friday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. Events include performances by the Marching Phoenix, the Poms and and the cheerleading teams. The fall athletic teams will be introduced and the varsity football team will have a scrimmage. The Phoenix will host Lincoln-Way Central in football the following Friday, Aug. 26. The Mokena Burros Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization is having a kickoff party on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 191 South in Mokena (10160 191st Street). Tickets are available for $25 in advance or $30 at the door, which includes a dinner buffet, a pair of top shelf drinks, DJ, live band, midnight pizza buffet, silent auction featuring sports memorabilia and autographed items, raffles, …

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