MSSU football team to visit Joplin elementary schools

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

The Missouri Southern football team will once again start the season with visits to local Joplin Elementary Schools prior to the team's season opener.

The Green and Gold will make visits to Royal Heights Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and McKinley Elementary this Wednesday, August 31.

"We are excited to be an active presence in Southwest Missouri," said MSSU Head Football Coach Atiba Bradley. "To be a part of MSSU football means giving back and being engaged in the community. We are happy to partner with the Joplin School District and to meet future Lions in the community!"

Missouri Southern football players will be active at recess time at each elementary and will provide students with a Golden Ticket which will serve as an invitation and access to the Lions' first game on September 1 at 7 pm against Nebraska-Kearney.

Any media wishing to see the team's efforts should report to Royal Heights Elementary School between 11:15 am and 12:30 pm.

Southern plays in an always-competitive MIAA that produces some of the nation's top football teams year in and out. The Lions will play host to Lincoln University on October 8 for homecoming and host Emporia State on October 22 for the Hall of Fame game. Senior Day will be on November 12 as Southern plays host to Washburn inside Fred G. Hughes Stadium.