To finish off an energetic and enthusiastic Spirit Week, the Patriots packed the stands for the JC Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 11.

The bleachers were filled to the brim with cheering students prepared for an exciting game. The Patriots played the St. Vincent Pallotti Panthers in a difficult match at 7:00 pm.

Similar to all Friday Fall Fun Nights, the games were accompanied by food trucks and a DJ.

Additionally, an extended halftime saw performances by the band and cheerleaders as well as the introduction of the Royal Homecoming Court.

Junior Penelope Streett said, “I enjoyed the halftime show and then got a drink from a food truck.”

Students were dressed in black and gold to show team spirit for the football team, and the colors in the stands meshed the classes into one whole unit as a school. This game was a great way to bring together all grade levels for one big Homecoming celebration.

Junior Cydney Eid said, “The Homecoming Game got me excited for the Homecoming Dance.”

This is a game that students often look forward to each year for the entertainment, food, and company.

Penelope added, “The Friday Fall Fun Nights are fun, and I am happy when everyone goes.”

Cydney said, “I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching football, and getting food from the food trucks.”

This was not an easy game for the football team and certainly, one filled with lots of emotion as the score remained 0-0 for most of the game, taking them into overtime.

In overtime, the Patriots lost the game 6-3 to the Panthers.