The Alvarado Indians will play the Mexia Blackcats in the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic at the new state-of-the-art Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie.

The game will be the second half of a doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 8. The classic will kickoff with a game between the Italy Gladiators and Malakoff Tigers Friday, Sept. 7, in the event that is a joint effort of the Waxahachie Independent School District, the city of Waxahachie and the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce.

The Thrall Tigers will meet the Florence Buffalos at 4 p.m. in the first game of the doubleheader, followed by the Indians, who reached the 2011 Division I Class 3A state championship game.

The 9,500-seat Lumpkins Stadium features excellent viewing capabilities from all locations, a champion style artificial playing surface, and a spacious, three level, 6,000 square foot press box.

Dale Hansen is an award-winning sportscaster with ABC's Dallas affiliate WFAA, Channel 8. He is the weeknight sports anchor and also hosts Dale Hansen's Sports Special on Sunday night. Each week Hansen also recognizes a Scholar Athlete of the Week who excels both on and off the field.

WFAA will also lend its media power to the event as the news station has graciously agreed to promote the event leading up to the inaugural kick off on Sept. 7. Football fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to an individual game or have the option of upgrading to a weekend
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“We are extremely excited about working with Dale Hansen and honoring him with the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic," said Thomas J. Collins, WISD Superintendent. "Not only is he an ambassador for the community by making Waxahachie his home, his love for children, coupled with his passion for education and sports, makes this event a win win.”

Along with the three football games, 12 students from the participating schools will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each and will be honored during a pre game classic ceremony and again in the spring with a scholarship banquet.

Those business and organizations wishing to be a part of the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic via sponsorship are encouraged to do as sponsorship packages with attractive amenities have been thoughtfully created including a private meet and greet reception with Dale Hansen himself.

For sponsorship or general information on the Dale Hansen Football Classic, contact Nicole Mansell, Waxahachie ISD Director of Public Relations, at 972-923-4631 or nmansell@wisd.org.