Mountain Brook HS, Vestavia Hills HS set to receive national awards

Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 4:49 PM EST Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013 4:49 PM EST

By Shannon Delcambre -

BIRMINGHAM, AL -

Two rival football teams will meet soon on the football field, and both will get national recognition for their efforts in the fight against cancer.

Mountain Brook High School faces off against Vestavia Hills High School on the gridiron October 25, 2013, and both schools will be recognized during halftime for their successful Relay For Life fundraising events held earlier in 2013.

The Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills Relay For Life events were both named top 5 youth events in the USA.

Both events raised $468,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Mountain Brook ranked #2 out of more than 150 high schools nationwide holding Relay For Life events.

Vestavia Hills was #4 nationally.

American Cancer Society executives will be at the upcoming game to present student leaders, advisors, principals of each school with awards for their service and dedication in the fight against cancer.

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