Atmosphere is Electric at Tiger Hollow for First RHS Football Game Since 2019

When Is a Game More than a Game?

Last Friday, the Ridgefield High School football team faced off at home for the first time since 2019. While the athletic department joins the Tiger Community in eager anticipation of the completion of the Tiger Hollow Stadium turf, the atmosphere at Tiger Hollow 2 was electric. Just as RHS quarterback Justin K. led his team to a 28-7 victory against 8th-ranked Xavier High School, so RHS seniors Justin D., Chris H., and Joe M. led the Tigers Lair, the student fan section, to fan section of the week (arguably the decade).

Students embraced the "black-out" theme and created an imposing presence on the hill behind the west end zone. The contributions and talents of our students went beyond football and fandom. Our Ridgefield High School pep band led by George Beratis got the crowd rocking. Mr. Beratis wrote, “The game felt like opening a long-anticipated gift on a holiday morning. The energy was so raw and beautiful. It was the first moment of real togetherness since March 2020. I have to give credit to our drum majors, Sarah P., Diana K., and Jaden M., who did a great job organizing music, running rehearsals, and effectively communicating band expectations.”

The Cheer and Dance Teams were incredible. Sophomore Grace M. said, “it was great to see so much school spirit.” She added a special shout-out to the Cheer Team flyer, Brooklyn S. “She killed it.”

The team is set for three consecutive home games on 10/8, 10/15, and 10/22. Let’s go, Tigers!