CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) — Clarion Borough Mayor Daniel Parker this week declared Friday, Sept. 29, as “Clarion Bobcat Football Day” in commemoration of the program’s 500th win.

The proclamation reads in part:

“Whereas on Sept. 15, 2017, the Clarion High Bobcat Football Team won their 500th game, an achievement that sparks pride in the hearts of the players, Clarion Area High School alumni, and the entire Clarion community!

Now, therefore, I, Daniel Parker, Mayor of the Borough of Clarion, do hereby proclaim and declare Sept. 29, 2017, to be Clarion Bobcat Football Day! I ask everybody in Clarion Borough to join in celebration of the team’s achievements.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the Borough of Clarion, this 26th day of Sept. 2017.”

Read the full proclamation here

The Bobcats beat Keystone Sept. 15 for win No. 500 and added win No. 501 to the ledger last week with a 25-20 win over Clarion-Limestone in the Black & Blue Brawl.

Clarion will look for win No. 502 when it hosts Moniteau at 7 p.m. Friday at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium.

Following Friday’s game, there will be a get-together commemorating the 500th win at Memorial Stadium. The get-together will be held in the area of the concession stand on the home side, east end, of the stadium.

All former Bobcat players, coaches, support staff, cheerleaders and community and school district residents, etc. are encouraged to attend.