Homecoming week was a whirlwind of fun, with intense school spirit and unforgettable memories at Eagle High. Students, teachers and parents all came together in supporting and participating in some of the most looked forward to athletic events of the season, namely girl’s powderpuff and boy’s football.
“I look forward to powderpuff every single year,” said senior Kate Hayhurst. “It probably is one of my favorite activities of not only homecoming week but of the entire year.”
The girls of the school were able to debut their football skills during the powderpuff flag football game that was hosted in the Eagle High Thunder Stadium on Sept. 24. All the girls and their coaches met up for one official practice the week before the game, but outside of that, any additional time put in was on their own. Many of the teams scheduled at least one other practice so that they could show their best work on the field.
The senior team and freshman team started the night off in a high-energy, fast-paced game. The seniors pulled ahead from the start, ultimately winning the game 28-0. They put up a strong defense, and their organized, tactical offense was unbeatable.
The next game, featuring the junior team and sophomore team was much closer. Both teams were neck in neck for a good majority of the game, until the sophomores were able to break through with pure determination and grit, winning the game 7-0.
“I felt really good about how my team played against the junior team. We put a lot of effort out there and tried our best,” said sophomore Brielle Lake. “We were rewarded for that and I am glad we made it to the championships.”
The championship game rolled around immediately after, and the senior and sophomore teams put everything they had on the line. Both teams had many players who showed up to play and worked their hardest, and it turned out to be a highly competitive matchup. The seniors stayed locked in on defense and made some fantastic offensive plays. Hayhurst led her team to victory with a touchdown that put the seniors ahead with a 7-0 lead. The senior class of 2025 brought home the gold trophy as powderpuff champions for the third and final year, cementing their legacy at the school and gaining major bragging rights.
“It was a very exciting feeling to get that winning touchdown. I really wanted to score, and the play we made to get it was amazing. It felt really good to have all my teammates and classmates cheering me on, and it made me feel proud to be a senior,” Hayhurst said.
The excitement from the girls’ powderpuff game then carried over to Friday night’s varsity football game, where the Eagle High Mustangs faced the Mountain View High Mavericks. The stands were packed with many fans supporting their team in a highly attended game. Students dressed up in their best black outfits and cheered on the boys as they led the team to yet another victory for the week, winning the game 52-14.
“It was a great game to play in,” said senior Roman Walker. “The stands were so full of people coming to support us and the feeling of being on the field with such a big audience was indescribable. Every big play I made was met with so much cheering and it really helped me to play my best and give it my all.”
The players felt very confident in the way that they played and it was motivating to have all of the support and school spirit coming from the stands to push them to work their hardest. By the end of the first half, the score was 38-0 and the team continued to play with all of their effort until the final whistle blew and the game ended.
Both the powderpuff games on Tuesday, as well as the homecoming football game on Friday were radiating with school spirit and excitement. Students already are looking forward to next year’s festivities, but for now, the senior girls and the varsity football team can bask in the glory of their hard-earned victories.
