Yes, that is a cheer courtesy of our Saint's cheerleaders. 

Tonight we had a school bonfire aptly named the "Go Saints, Beat Gardner" Bonfire.  Around 100 people showed up for the event.  The Saphire Dance Team performed, along with the cheerleaders and the Brigade band.  Head Coach Kevin Kopecky gave a couple words along with seniors Ryan Nelson, Zach Bourquin, David Baska and Kyle Brown.

The school is hyped up and is planning to show up in force with spirit buses.  The team is going for a histoic Aquinas record of getting past the state semi-finals.

So, when I left you in the first blog (Part 1) the score was 42-14 at the half. The half time show featured the Saphires Dance Team and then the Brigade Marching Band and Color Guard performance.  As the players filed back, there was a crowd of fans ready to high-five them as they ran onto the field.  Yes, I was one of them. 

I have to admit that I missed some of the game, when I left briefly to warm up.  Each team scored again and the final score was 49-20.  Zach Bourquin scored again on a 30-yard pass.

The Saints ended the game decisively on a fumble recovery with 27 seconds left in the game.  It was recovered at the Topeka 19 yard line.  There the teams ended the game and parted ways.