Traverse City Central Football Team Sells T-shirts to Support Athlete’s Family

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 8, 2026 — Traverse City Central High School’s football team has organized a fundraising effort to support the family of a fellow student-athlete. The team is selling “Soloman Strong — LLJ #54” T-shirts following the recent passing of senior student-athlete Jason Soloman.

Jason Soloman, a senior on the team, died in a car accident. In his memory and to provide financial assistance to his grieving family, the football team initiated the T-shirt sale. The campaign aims to direct all proceeds from the T-shirt sales directly to the Soloman family.

Each T-shirt is priced at $15. Interested individuals can purchase the shirts through two main avenues. They are available at the school’s athletic office, providing a convenient option for students, staff, and community members. Additionally, the shirts will be available for purchase during a junior varsity (JV) football game, allowing attendees to contribute while supporting the team and honoring Jason’s memory.

The initiative reflects the team’s solidarity and commitment to supporting one of its own during a difficult time. The phrase “LLJ #54” on the shirts likely represents a personal tribute or team designation associated with Jason Soloman.

The availability of the shirts at the school’s athletic office and at a scheduled game offers multiple opportunities for the community to participate in the fundraising drive. The amount raised and the specific timeline for the availability beyond the JV game were not detailed in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Giles on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.

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