Here is the answers to the clues...
Clue #1 - Seven county schools played some mean football in 2009. (The Shadow lives in Sumner County).
Clue #2 - Some think the Crusaders are the best. (The Shadow lives in Wellington).
Clue #3 - From Mother's Day to WHS graduation day, things get hectic. (Mothers Day and WHS graduation day are on Sundays, which is when The Shadow does a lot of preaching).
Clue #4 - A large crowd can offer up lots of noise. (The Shadow preaches to a congregation which gives offerings of thanks).
Clue #5 - Some like red, some like purple. (Plums are both red and purple. The Shadow's church is on Plum Street).
Clue #6 - There are always small competing groups on Survivor. (The groups formed are alliances. The Shadow is part of the Wellington Ministerial Alliance).
Clue #7 - The good thing about America is we have free will. (You have free will. The Shadow preaches at Free Will Baptist Church).
Clue #8 - Don't read Zane Grey novels in church. (Zane Brooks is the first name of preacher at Freewill Baptist Church).
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Thanks for playing. Next year we’ll try to up the ante and really get this contest rocking!