The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic football game is an honor only a select number of players are nominated for from over 60 high school programs across the state. This year Windham High seniors Max Arbour and Logan Hirning were chosen to play for the East Team in the game that will take place on Saturday, July 15 at Don Roux Field at Lewiston High School.
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| Windham High's Max Arbour, left, and Logan Hirning have been selected to play for the East Team in the 33rd Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic football game in July in Lewiston. SUBMITTED PHOTOS |
“It means a lot to me to be selected in this year’s Lobster Bowl, it shows how years of hard work have paid off,” said Hirning. “I am beyond excited to participate in this event and be involved in such a great cause that helps children all over the country.”
Windham varsity football coach Matt Perkins said both players are team-first guys who are phenomenal workers and had great years with the program. They always found a way to help everyone around from freshmen to new guys. Arbour and Hirning are both a great model of what Windham wants in their program.
Perkins said both Arbour and Hirning work year-round to improve. He’s really excited for both of them to show their skills during this game. Other teammates will love them because both Windham players are such good teammates.
According to the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic website, “The Shriners Children’s hospitals offer all services in an environment where family members feel comfortable enough so they can bond emotionally while providing treatment needed by their loved ones during difficult times, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.”
“Being chosen for the Lobster Bowl is something I have dreamed about for a few years,” said Arbour. “It's a very big honor to not just represent myself but the Windham community as a whole.”
Hirning said donating provides a second chance to many children across the country. For Hirning, the importance of playing and being honored goes deeper than being recognized as a top player in the state. It is an example of good character and providing that second chance to those less fortunate.
Arbour said being able to play and raise money for the Shriners Children’s Hospital is something he is supportive of and grateful to participate in.
“We were able to watch a few videos at our Lobster Bowl meeting of some of the kids that went through the process at Shriners Hospital,” said Arbour. “It touched my heart to see kids be able to do things that they weren't able to do before attending Shriners Hospitals.”
In the Lobster Bowl game there are no losers, regardless of the outcome. Everyone who participates gets to play the sport they love for an amazing cause.
If you would like to help, you can donate by visiting the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl website, clicking the donate button and then clicking on Max Arbour or Logan Hirning’s profiles. The direct links are listed below:
https://maineshrinelobsterbowl.com/donate/Hirning-Logan
https://maineshrinelobsterbowl.com/donate/Arbour-Max
All donations are very much appreciated.
Tickets for the game are also available on that same website for the Lobster owl matchup at Lewiston High School on Saturday, July 15. <
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