Bengals to help Alter, Fairmont kickoff off 2023 season

Who Dey, the Bengals mascot mingles with fans outside Day Air Ballpark Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Dayton before the start of the Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Game presented by Kettering Health. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

Credit: Marshall Gorby

Credit: Marshall Gorby

Who Dey, the Bengals mascot mingles with fans outside Day Air Ballpark Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Dayton before the start of the Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Game presented by Kettering Health. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

The Cincinnati Bengals will help Kettering rivals Alter and Fairmont kick off the 2023 high school football season on Thursday night at Roush Stadium.

As part of their season-long Friday Night Stripes program the Bengals will be featuring interactive activities — including a football toss, giveaways and photo opportunities with Who Dey — for fans from 5:30-7 p.m.