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Walker County Schools get prayer complaint

photo Coach Mark Mariakis addresses his players after practice at Ridgeland High School.

Listen to audio from Solid Rock Baptist Churchhttp://tinyurl.com/8v6yugd

Walker County Schools officials Wednesday were mum on accusations that Ridgeland High School’s football program is violating the First Amendment rights of players.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter dated Aug. 21 to Walker County Superintendent Damon Raines challenging several activities led by coach Mark Mariakis.

The group alleged those include:

• Football team trips to a church for meals and Christian messages