Photos and Story By JODI RALL For Brentwood Home Page Despite the heat, the Raptors fans were doing some celebrating at their home-opener against Hillsboro's Burros. Check out our Scene & Heard from the pre-game tailgating and spirit rousing, plus videos from the pre-game introductions including the Ravenwood High School band, football team and Raptors Runners.
The cheerleaders start off the home opener right with the can-do attitude banner.
Patty Shannon, Ashira Gibbs, Michelle Dowden, Cailen Gibbs, Vanessa Gibbs, Robin Hastings and Dez Stine man the Chick-fil-a table.
Cheer moms Kim Thompson and Marchiel Huskey.
Coach Joe Reitveld thanks the alumni players for coming to the game.
This Ravenwood drummer sports a pet on his instrument.
The varsity cheerleaders prepare to fire up the crowd.
It's a full house in the student section of the RHS bleachers.
RHS juniors got together for a tailgate before the home-opener enjoying some food and frisbee action.
The presentation of the colors before the game.
Raptors fans in the stands are all smiles.
The RHS Marching band drumline pre-game.
The RHS choir with director Terri Godfrey are ready to sing the national anthem.
The Raptor Runners prepare for their game time action.
The Raptors' Runners are ready for the game.
Volleyball dads, Kevin Bailey and John Rains, are ready for the game.