NATCHITOCHES – Tickets remain on sale for the annual Northwestern State/Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by John and Lynne Manno, in Shreveport.
 
The preseason football staple is set for Aug. 22 in Ballroom B inside Superior's Steakhouse, located at 855 Pierremont Avenue in Shreveport. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m., one week ahead of NSU's Aug. 29 season opener at Tulsa.
 
Cost for the all-inclusive lunch is $20 and includes, salad, a plated meal and dessert. Reservations are being accepted by contacting the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at 318-221-0721. Attendees are asked to bring cash or check to the event.
 
The luncheon features Northwestern State Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian, first-year Demon head coach Blaine McCorkle and members of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl staff. Bostian and McCorkle will preview the 2024 Northwestern State season while bowl staffers will give updates on the 48^th annual Independence Bowl, which will be played Dec. 28 at 8:15 p.m. inside Shreveport's Independence Stadium.