Mavericks to Celebrate Homecoming on Saturday

The Clawson Mavericks youth football and cheerleading organization will host its homecoming game Saturday in a matchup against Hazel Park. The event, held at , will celebrate the group's 40th anniversary with a special ceremony. 

General Manager Todd Shattuck said the Mavericks' original board from 40 years ago will be honored between the freshman and junior varsity games.

Ken Zeiter, the first president of the Mavericks, recalled the original board members in a statement released by the organization.

"I was nominated president, Ken Eads was vice president, John Magill was treasurer, and Larry Grady and I were the conference representatives," Zeiter said.

The rest of the original board of directors included Sue Grove, Jerry and Sue Knoll, Al and Judy Fosman, Rex McCain, Darren Eads, Stan Zielinski, Tom Downs, Bob and Barb Brustibich, Bill Yott and John Cleven.

Current Mavericks President Ted Verner said the original members started a legacy.

"We are going to do a thank you, and it's neat because Mr. Zeiter is a third generation," Verner said. "His son played and now coaches, and his grandson now plays. Mr. Eads is the same way. So there's a long generation and history in the program."

Zeiter acknowledged a lot of behind-the-scenes volunteers who helped make the program the success that it is today.

"There were so many who helped get the Mavericks going on so many levels," he said in the Mavericks statement.

Game time is 3 p.m., starting with a flag game followed by the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity games. Admission costs $3, or $2 for seniors 55 and older. Children younger than 4 are admitted free.