On Friday, October 3rd, the Clarkston Varsity Football team played a great game against Lake Orion at Clarkston High School. Clarkston had an outstanding win with the final score being 42-21 against a major rival, Lake Orion.
The theme for the game was neon, illuminating the stands with bright colors of pink, yellow, and blue. The watchers exhibited lots of school spirit as they cheered on their team. They could also enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks from the concession stand while following the game.
Not only was there the game to enjoy, but halftime was a great show for the crowd. First, varsity and junior varsity dancers took to the field and performed an amazing routine that captured everyone’s attention, even spelling out “We Love Clarkston” with their poms.
Clarkston student Tenley Dasuqi (9th) on the JV Dance Team said, “It was a great experience and I had so much fun with my team!”
Next, varsity, junior varsity, and freshman cheerleaders took to the field and performed a cheer, uplifting the crowd’s mood. 9th grader Lila-Reay Dwire on the Freshmen Cheerleading Team participated during halftime at the game. She said, “Even though it was a bit overcrowded, cheering was really fun!”
Finally, to bring it all together, the band, along with the color guard, played their signature songs while the color guard danced along with them.
9th-grade student Demi Webster said, “Everybody had school spirit, and I had a lot of fun at the game.”
Overall, anyone who came to or participated in this event had an amazing time as this school event provided a great opportunity for students to bond and celebrate together as a community. Parents also enjoyed going to a fun sporting event to cheer on their loved ones.
