FOOTBALL: GHS to Honor Military Members Friday

Friday night is Military Appreciation Night at McKamie Stadium, with Gatesville High to honor dozens of current military members during the Hornet-Waco Connally game. Some 200-plus soldiers, most set to deploy in a few days, will be stationed along the track. "This is our way to show support for the military and thanking them for everything they do for our country," said GHS athletic director / head football coach Kyle Cooper. "Besides the soldiers positioned along the field area, we will have a General form Fort Hood to do the coin toss and there will be a color guard here as well." Hornet fans are reminded to wear their black and gold but to also bring U.S. flags and anything red, white and blue they might have. Also in observance of Military Appreciation Night, any soldier attired in military dress or with a military ID will be admitted free to the game.