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Are you good at basketball? Well, whether you're a pro or better off sitting in the stands, a twist on the game is for everyone - Donkeyball!
This Saturday, February 4th, at 7pm in the Collinsville High School gym, will be an entertaining night for all. All money raised from the event will go toward funding as many scholarships as possible.
The Booster Club for FFA, 4-H, and FCCLA are sponsoring the event. There will be 2 teams made up of high school students and 2 teams made up of school administrators, teachers, and other community members - even a politician or two. There will be 2 preliminary games and a championship game.
Tickets are available at all the school campuses in Collinsville, at Dennard's store in Whitesboro and Sherman, and at Dorchester Grain. Advance tickets are $6. Tickets can be purchased at the door on Saturday for $8. Preschoolers are free.
Also, there will be free donkey rides for children, a Donkey Queen contest, a concession stand, and a variety of entertainment between games.