Heavy rain didn't keep LN students from attending the 2023 Homecoming gameBy: Sophia Ciokajlo
On Friday, October 6th the Loy Norrix football team ran onto the field ready to take on the Clarenceville Trojans. The bleachers were crowded with students, parents, and Norrix graduates who came out to watch the Homecoming game.
Senior Brandon Strom is surrounded by the rest of the marching band, traveling down Lovers Lane towards Norrix. A light sprinkle rained down on them.
The student section was packed with fans and their umbrellas. Even the pouring rain could not stop Norrix students from showing up to cheer on their peers for the game against Clarenceville.
The band gathers as the second quarter comes to an end. The scoreboard gleams in the background with the Knights Varsity team in the lead.
Seniors Naomi Pulliam and Maya Alvarez pose for a photo after being announced Homecoming Court winners. They received flowers and candy as a prize.
After half-time, the team sprints back onto the field. Assistant Coach Kyle Robertson, runs alongside the team.
The Loy Norrix cheer team performs a cheer to energize the student section. The cheerleaders were not dressed in their typical attire, due to the cold and rainy weather on Friday night.
Halfway through the third quarter, the two teams line up on the 50-yard line. Norrix is on defense, waiting for a play by Clarenceville.
Junior Johnathon Pyle repositions that stand as he prepares for a field kick. Pyle is also a member of the varsity men's soccer team.
The Knights walk off the field at the end of the third quarter after Clarenceville takes the lead with a touchdown and two-point conversion.