Dolled-up princesses, board game-themed floats and Friday night lights drew over a thousand guests to the Fresno Christian field for the 35th annual homecoming night, “Homecoming Game On”, Oct. 4. After weeks of anticipation, the night fulfilled its reputation of food, games and fans.

Students operated their board game-themed floats, selling everything from cotton candy to board game shaped cookies. Raising $611, all proceeds from the floats were donated to Pregnancy Care Center, Fresno, a nonprofit with the mission to aid girls and couples facing unplanned and planned pregnancies.

Fans, family and friends packed the stands as the Fresno Christian Eagles faced the Riverdale Christian Christ Ambassadors.

With the homecoming football game paused for halftime, the homecoming princess candidates venture out onto the field. Accompanied by their escorts, each princess lines the field while awaiting the announcement of winners.

Congratulations to the homecoming court winners:

Freshman princess: Aubrey Graham

Sophomore princess: Karoline Sandberg

Junior princess: Morgan Parker

Senior princess: Kayla Vanderlineden

Senior queen: Rebekah Micu

Senior prince: Braden Bell

Senior king: Angel Ruelas

The Christ Ambassadors defeated the Eagles, 56-34, differing from last year when the Eagles defeated Frazier Mountain, 51-0.

Homecoming is the largest high school event, drawing the most attendance of any first semester high school function. With attendees ranging from students to parents to alumni, activities such as floats and the football game help to entertain visitors. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night possible

The following video features a recap of the night.

To read about the night in its entirety, check out 35th annual homecoming unifies community, supports local nonprofit.

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