One of the unofficial kickoffs to the fall sports season in southeast Iowa is coming up next week.

Mid-Prairie is hosting their annual Gator Bowl and Meet the Players Night Friday, August 17th at Mid-Prairie High School. Events include a volleyball scrimmage from 4:30-5:45p.m. inside Tim Grady Gymnasium, cross country team introductions at 6:15p.m., cheerleader introductions at 6:20p.m., football player auction at 6:30 and a football scrimmage against Iowa City Regina at 7:15p.m. The Mid-Prairie Athletic Boosters will operate a full concession stand. Admission to the event is a sports drink for the athletes.