Story and Photos by Jodi Rall
The first home game was a time for the football parents, band parents and fans to kick off the season with some tailgating.  Radio station 104.5 The Zone was on hand to share in the excitement with face painting (and some backs) and free chicken sandwiches from Chick-Fil-a.  The band got the crowd going before the game and the RHS Chorale did a beautiful job when they performed the National Anthem.

Left to right: Baseball Moms Elizabeth Carter, Tina Carter, Dee Rickie, Nan Cash, Debbie Judson, Gay Shanafelt, LeeAnn Kennedy, Nina Tucker and Pam Henning

Left to right:  Baseball Dads John Carter, Mike Henning, Bill Judson, Jimmy Cameron, Dale Cash, Paul Shanafelt, Rick Carter, Sam Kennedy

Defensive Coordinator's children Chanelle Long and Brandon Grant

Jeanetta Fargo, Mom of freshman football player with Cherie Hammond, another mom to a freshman player and also PTO President for Ravenwood.

Mary and Joe Hawken decked out in their spirit wear on their way to tailgate with the football parents.

This sweet thing is Alec's girl, Alec Johnson that is, and her name is Addie Grace.

Left to right George Kay and Raquel Kay, Sheryl Jackson and David Jackson enjoy the feast at the Raptor parents' tailgate.

Linda and Bob Brown walk with the RHS Marching Band as they enter the stadium for the game.

Ravenwood's band enters the stadium ready to pep up the crowd.

Students play for the fans in the stands pre-game to get the stadium ready to cheer.

Bailey Best get's his back painted pre-game at The Zone 104.5 tent.