A staff vs. students basketball game, performances from the cheerleaders and B-Bots, chances to win prizes, and, of course, an introduction for the boys and girls basketball teams are all a part of the third annual Midnight Madness extravaganza tonight at “The Barn” arena.

The girls basketball team takes on Plano East at 7:30 p.m. The Midnight Madness event starts at 10:15 p.m. and ends around midnight.

“I enjoy Midnight Madness,” head boys basketball coach Gary Collier said. “I really would like to get it as exciting as the colleges do. They do a great job and have tremendous school spirit. It’s a very fun time for the entire school.”

Midnight Madness is a special event made to help excite the students and staff as well as the community as a whole by introducing the teams and getting many groups involved.

“I think Midnight Madness helps me get more ready for the season to start,” said Anthony Davis, a junior on the boys varsity team.

Everyone in the community is invited to come and enjoy the celebration. Adult tickets are $3 and student tickets are only $2. A free prize ticket is included with each ticket.

Senior varsity girls player Monisha Neal said she’s most excited “just to see everybody come out to support the basketball team.”