Cross Lake Champlain softball contest bigger than the game, two teams support local families in need [Video]

The rare but always fun cross Lake Champlain high school matchups had a bit more of special meaning than where the two teams are from. A softball contest between Missisquoi Valley Union High School and Northeastern Clinton Central High School teaming up to support local families in need at NCCS. This initiative was organized by NCCS junior Katelyn Johnston, who started “Cougars Care” as a part of her national honor society project to collect toiletries for students and their families who attend NCCS who may need it most. “It makes me happy knowing that that you (all the donators) are helping me give out is benefiting them because I know that even if they do have some of the stuff, they may not have enough to get through the summer,” Johnston said. “Sometimes that makes them happy and it makes me happy.”Johnston has been collecting donations at each NCCS home …