The Clinton Athletic Boosters 2nd annual Maroon Madness event last Saturday was a huge success.

According to President of the Athletic Boosters Brian Ennis, early indications are the event exceeded the $15-thousand goal for 2012 and last year's total as well. The money raised from the event go to support the Clinton High School and Jr. High School athletic programs.

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The event included a silent auction full great prizes for those in attendance. Ennis says the Cubs/Cardinals tickets were a big hit again this year. Also in the prices included a signed photo of World Series MVP David Freese and donated vehicles from local dealerships.

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Part of the tickets sales included 10-thousand of the $20-thousand dollars raised were given away. Ennis says they did not want those who won money to give back the money. He says if those who won money chose to give some back to the Boosters at a later date, they certainly would accept it, but the Boosters would not accept money at the event.

The Maroon Madness event is one of the primary fundraisers for the Boosters throughout the year. Ennis says their goal is to raise funds to keep the Jr. High and High School programs from having to raise their own funds.

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Ennis thanks all those who came out to support the event, those in the community and those from the school that came out. He appreciates all the support from those who donated items. He called this year's Maroon Madness their best event yet.