Meet the Bulldogs event held in Decatur on Friday

— A meet the Bulldogs night was held on Friday to introduce the seventh and eighth grade, junior and seniorhigh girls and boys basketball teams to the community.

The teams exhibited their skills in a set of drills before a 15 minute scrimmage game. The event also featured a pie auction to raise money for equipment and supplies.

Community members were asked to bring a non-perishablefood item rather than pay admittance to the event.

Coach Donnie Smith explained that the teams voted to gather and donate the food to the Decatur Food Pantry as a community service project. The teams collected 123 food items, according to food pantry director David Cook.

Sports, Pages 12 on 11/18/2009