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Northside and Southside football teams tackle rib-eating contest to raise money for booster programs

The players are teaming up to raise money for each school's athletic booster program.

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Members of the Northside and Southside football teams huddled up to raise money through a rib-eating challenge at Texas Roadhouse.

The competition was held Saturday (Aug. 21) at Texas Roadhouse located at 3111 S. 74th St. in Fort Smith.

The rib-eating challenge began at 10:30 a.m but the restaurant raised funds for the school's athletic booster programs throughout the day.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for every table that mentioned the school fundraiser, the restaurant donated 10% of lunch proceeds to the school's booster. 

In addition to the rib-eating challenge, the day featured raffle prizes, line dancing and mascot photos.

Credit: Texas Roadhouse

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