The field lights reflected through the sky as the crowd reacted to every move. Students stomp on the bleachers, parents wave signs in the air; the energy was electric. Sweat, cheers, and pride were all under those Friday night lights. On Sept. 19, 2025, The Village School’s football team faced off against Harmony Katy winning 29-0. 

The game started off with the Vikings having an immediate lead giving Harmony Katy no room to recover. The high energy and spirit carried throughout the game until half time finally brought the energy to a pause giving fans a chance to finally grab some food from any of the three food trucks lined up along the field. The Viking Elite Spirit team performed their flawless high-energy dance routine keeping the fans entertained. Afterwards, the band also played music adding to the crowd’s awe. Halftime also allowed for younger siblings to enjoy other entertainment available such as inflatables and face painting.

The announcement of the homecoming court was one of the many things that occurred during halftime. After votes were tallied, seniors Maria Filipe and Anthony Thomas Rodas-Camacho were crowned as homecoming king and queen as they took a victory lap around the field in a decorated golf cart with Head of School, Bill Delbrugge. Cheers and smiles spread across the filled, the joy and high spirit was evident. “I didn’t think at all that I was going to win,” senior Maria Filipe said “But because it is my senior year, I think that it feels a lot like the American dream.” 

Eventually, the second half resumed and The Village football team started where they left off.  

At the final whistle, the score board read 29-0. The audience filled the stands with cheers, students poured on the field, and there was a feeling of pride. Many of the players also used this opportunity to ask their dates for homecoming, the team huddled up together, soaking in victory.

The night was much more than just a game – it was a celebration of school spirit, tradition and community that left everyone amused even after the game. As senior Mike Anyanwu (football player) put it- “Tonight wasn’t about each of our individual touchdowns, it was about putting in the effort as a team and that’s all that matters.”