Jackson’s Battle for the Boot also a sock drive

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Two Jackson hockey teams will be battling for the boot this Friday in an annual Mid-Michigan rivalry game. However, both teams are using the attention from the game to help out a charity with another footwear-related goal.

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Jackson United and Lumen Christi are doing more than hitting the ice this week. Along with the Battle for the Boot, the two teams are hosting a sock drive.

Socks will be collected through Catholic Charities for Children in Foster Care. The drive will go on during the game which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday at Optimist Ice Rink.

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