Fans decked in red streamed into the Lahainaluna High School football stadium, snacking on nachos and venison chili, bopping to the high school band’s…
For many residents, being back at the stadium was the closest thing to feeling at home since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century leveled their townFans decked in red streamed into the Lahainaluna High School football stadium, snacking on nachos and venison chili, bopping to the high school band’s rendition of “Sweet Caroline,” and exchanging long hugs with neighbors and classmates.
Tickets for homecoming at the 3,000-person-capacity stadium sold out in seven minutes, said Principal Richard Carosso -- an indication of how badly the community needed it. Similar to high school football in other American small towns, Lahainaluna’s powerhouse program is a source of pride. It won four state titles from 2016-2019. It’s an equalizer for kids from diverse backgrounds and something to do in a coastal town where country-reggae blares from lifted pickup trucks.
A few days before donning his No. 9 uniform in the homecoming game, he reflected on the new view from the field. “If they somehow could have a football season, it would serve as an inspiration and a rallying point for the entire community,” he said. “In times of tragedy, sports can have a healing effect, not only for the community but the players and coaches as well."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Policía de Maui halla más restos y muertos en incendio de Lahaina suben a 99La cifra oficial de fallecidos en el incendio forestal más letal de Estados Unidos en más de un siglo se incrementó en una persona, hasta 99, luego de que la policía del condado de Maui encontró restos adicionales.
Read more »
Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfireThe varsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina played their first home games since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the town
Read more »
Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfireThe varsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina played their first home games since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the town. It was homecoming, and for many of the fans, coaches and the players themselves, being back at the stadium was the closest thing to feeling at home in the months since the Aug. 8 fire.
Read more »
Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfireThe varsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina played their first home games since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the town
Read more »
Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfireThe varsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina played their first home games since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the town
Read more »
Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfireThe varsity and junior varsity football teams in Lahaina played their first home games since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the town.
Read more »