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Amboy Clipper Backers promote school spirit ahead of fall sports events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Summary

A group of parents in Amboy is revitalizing the Clipper Backers organization to enhance school spirit for all sports teams. The initiative follows state championship victories by the Amboy Clippers football teams. The Clipper Backers aim to organize community support events, beginning with Meet the Clippers Night on August 14, featuring introductions and scrimmages for fall sports. Efforts will continue to include winter and spring sports events, fostering recognition and unity within the community.

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By the Numbers

•Meet the Clippers Night is set for August 14 at Amboy High School.
•Activities include volleyball introductions and scrimmages for various sports.
•The Clipper Backers aim to unify community support across all sports.
•Parents and community members can join the Clipper Backers to help promote school spirit.
•The group collaborates with AHS Principal Janet Crownhart for event planning.

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6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Amboy’s Clipper Backers want to pump up school spirit for all sports teams

What they're saying

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A group of Amboy parents is reviving a school spirit group to make sure students in every sport feel the Clipper spirit. “We want them to feel and know we have their backs and that the whole community supports them,” Jolinda Christofferson said. Christofferson is one of a group of parents working to revive the Clipper Backers, a school spirit group. After the recent state championship wins by ...
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