In 2023, New London-Spicer's Myles Macik (left) played the Minnesota Fallen Heroes Game while honoring Ryane Clark (right), who died serving his country. Ryane's parents Rick and Tracy Clark (at right in left photo) founded the event. Photos provided
MN high school football honoring fallen heroes
Braden Long will remove his last name from the back of his New London-Spicer football jersey and wear a different name for Friday’s home game against Glencoe-Silver Lake. Teammate Matthew Gehrke will do the same.
They are honored to do so.
Long will represent the Essler family on his uniform. Gehrke will wear the last name Slinden on his back.
In all, 10 New-London Spicer players will have different names on their jerseys as a tribute to veterans and first responders from their community who have died in the line of duty.
Friday’s game marks the third season that New-London Spicer has hosted their Minnesota Fallen Heroes Game.
For more on the game and why the players find it important to honor fallen veterans and first responders, click here to read this story on startribune.com.
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