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Rock Island football players mentor elementary students

Ridgewood elementary students got the opportunity to participate in activities with members of the Rock Island football team

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island grade schoolers got the chance to learn from the high school football team. 

Rock Island High School football players spent time on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Ridgewood Elementary School with young students as part of a new program in the Rock Island - Milan School District. 

Students got to play games, do art and crafts, and talk to the players. Responsibility was one of the focused topics of the day.

School officials and Rock Island football coach Ben Hammer hope to expand the program to all elementary schools in the district.

Editor's Note: A former version of this article incorrectly referenced Ridgewood Elementary in East Moline.

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