“Perry Night” approaching at Five-Star Stadium

PERRY, Ga. — The City of Perry is among the first series of community partners that have been recognized by the Mercer Bears. “Perry Night” will take place this fall at Five-Star Stadium.

As the excitement builds for the kickoff of the 2022 football season, Mercer Athletics has announced a series of community partners for each home game. First up for the season is “Perry Night” on August 27. The Bears kick off the season against Morehead State at 7 p.m. in a contest that will be the only college football game in Georgia on that opening day.

“We are excited to partner with Mercer University and their outstanding Athletics Department for Perry Day,” Perry Mayor Randall Walker said. “We encourage our residents to cheer on the Mercer Bears and represent the great city of Perry.”

Members from the Perry community will be recognized throughout the game. The Perry community can purchase discounted tickets by using the code “Perry.”

“The Perry Chamber is so excited to host Perry Day at Mercer University. Perry Day brings an opportunity to showcase and expand knowledge of our Perry businesses and grow within the Middle Georgia and Macon community,” Maggie Schuyler, President and CEO of the Perry Chamber of Commerce, said.

The Mercer Bears are returning several starters and quality depth from a team that battled ETSU in the last game of the 2021 regular season to determine the Southern Conference championship. Already, Mercer has been recognized in three pre-season polls for the upcoming season: College Football Network tabbed Mercer at No. 16, Athlon Sports has the Bears at No. 17 and Bluebloods placed MU at No. 18.

“This is an opportunity for us to show we’re more than just Macon and expand our footprint,” Daniel Tate, Mercer associate athletic director for external operations, said. “Since the University returned to the gridiron in 2013, it has been exciting to watch our Middle Georgia community adopt the Bears as their home team.”

Other fan activities surrounding the August 27 opening game will be announced as they are solidified.

Mercer football season tickets are available and can be purchased online. Fans are encouraged to contact the Mercer Ticket Office at (478) 301-5470 or (478) 301-5217 as soon as possible. To secure a place at Five Star Stadium for Coach Drew Cronic’s third season with the Mercer Bears.

Schuyler spoke at the meeting of mayor and council on July 5. View more details regarding Perry Day by visiting the City of Perry Government Facebook page to view the livestreamed recording of the meeting.

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