For the first time this school year, students and families gathered at the Salter Stadium on Aug. 20 to cheer on AHS’ Varsity Football team for their game against Marina High School (MHS).

Coach Antyone Sims said, “What makes this group special is that [the players] show up every day and give us everything they got.”

Enthusiastic and spirited energy filled the air and the Apaches won the game with an ending score of 43-25.

Two players who stood out were senior Ty Pierson from AHS and junior Dominic Harvey from MHS.

Pierson carried the Apaches and brought in a whopping five touchdowns throughout the game. Harvey also brought in most of the points for the Vikings.

The Vikings were not tough competition for the Apaches, and AHS had a somewhat easy game. Pierson from the Apaches got the first 10. The first down for Arcadia was 19 yards. After going incomplete with the ball hitting the ground before a player could touch it, senior David La from AHS had a very intense completion but unfortunately, did not bring in any points for AHS.

AHS was playing just as viewers had expected and Manuel Ortiz made the reception and multiple moves. The score was 20-6 and Ty Pierson was carrying the team. Junior Luke Lastra from the Vikings brought in a touchdown, but Pierson brought in three more touchdowns after.

This game was a great way to start the season for AHS and hopefully, the rest of the season runs as smoothly as this game!

Photo by AUSD Digital Communications Intern WESLEY CHEN