Centurions Cruise Through the Homecoming Game Against Pacifica
photo by Jayden Kay Linayao
Cypress cheer team and song team hold up the banner for the Varsity Football team to run through.
October 20, 2022
This year’s homecoming football game was filled with high tides and good vibes in the stands, as the Centurions cruised past the Pacifica Mariners with a winning score of 50-7. Eager students filled almost every seat at Handel Stadium to cheer on the varsity players.
The 2022 Homecoming theme was Hang 10 Hoco based off of the 2013 Disney film series called, “Teen Beach Movie.” Students dressed in their best tropical gear from head to toe to show their Centurion pride.
“I think it’s just very exciting. You’ve got the crowd there and it’s a big week for the school. I love seeing the school spirit and the school pride,” said senior wide receiver Matthew Morrell, “I have been playing since I was three or four years old. Watching it on TV and watching other teams play keeps me passionate about it and makes me want to play every day.”
During halftime, the Homecoming Court was announced to the crowd. Freshman princess Jayda Juanillo reflected on how it felt to be introduced on the field, “I felt really confident as I was walking down! I didn’t feel any sort of panic as I was out there. It just felt really relieving once the stressful part was over.” Juanillo continued, “It would be fun to do it again, however, I want to let everyone else have their chance to the crown…”
Cypress put on a great halftime show to entertain both sides of the bleachers. Stunning performers such as dance, marching band, pageantry, cheer, and song came out and performed for the crowd. This game marked the first appearance of marching band in their uniforms for the year. Freshman Jayden Vuong said the uniform can be “ uncomfortable,” but in the end he felt “cool.”
There were over 200 dancers out on the field showing off their best moves during halftime. One of the freshman dancers, Daniela Vega, spoke about her experience dancing on the field, “I loved it! It was an amazing memory for me, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. It was a really great experience to interact with my friends and it’s now a key memory that’s a part of me.” Vega also spoke about how she dances with such confidence, “I don’t get nervous, I just get excited! The nervousness just goes away.”
Players and coaches gave the Centurions another great win, and the team continues to be undefeated.
Celine Tran ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:58 pm
Great picture of song and cheer as well as amazing writing that was very descriptive of people’s opinions on the game.
Ayson Tovares ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:56 pm
this article was really good and thinks this game was a blow out. But the game was really fun and the hoco dance was better.
Tyler ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:52 pm
I really enjoyed this article! It would be cool if you could interview more of the football players and maybe the coaches though.
Jonathan ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:48 pm
This is overall a really good article, but I recommend you interviewing the coaches. It would make this article a bit more enjoyable and entertaining.
Dylan Hardey ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:41 pm
This article was fun to read and explains a lot about what happened that night during the game. I’m sure it was a fun night for all Centurions! #cyphype
Alex ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:37 pm
This article was nice to read and it showed what the Hoco football game was like
Elliott Yi ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:36 pm
This sports article was very interesting to read and had plenty of details about this year’s homecoming football game. I liked how some of the students that preformed shared their experience in this article.
Ryan ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 1:36 pm
The article provided lots of good information and I liked how they interviewed the players
Christine ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:42 pm
This article was fun to read and It really showed how fun the Hoco football game was.
Carlos ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:39 pm
It was good but it would’ve been better if they have interviewed coaches and more payers.
ryan carrillo ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:31 pm
i enjoyed reading the article and also reading the opinions on some of the people you interviewed
Grace. ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:24 pm
This article, Centurions Cruise Through the Homecoming Against Pacifica, was extremely well-written and very explanatory, especially with the variety of POVs and quotes by the people who’ve been interviewed. The visuals make the article visually pleasing and enjoyable, especially with the small captions that help explain and interest the viewer seeing the article. I loved how this article elaborated on the thoughts of those who attended the Football game against Pacifica, along with the way you formatted the article, making it neat, easy to read, and eligible to understand. Well done on that! Overall, I really enjoyed the aesthetics of this article, including how well-informed the article is, and the quality of it did not disappoint! Splendid job and I hope to read more from you. ^ ^
Mia ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:22 pm
I thought this was a good article.
I think I would’ve liked it more if a few of the coaches, players and maybe even a few people on the stands were interviewed just for more perspectives on the homecoming game.
Sahelie Karunarathna ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:21 pm
I really like the way that all the event have been explained in this article also like the article . I feel like there should be more picture of the people who came to see the game .
Jacob L ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:16 pm
I like this article. the detail into things and the players but I wished all the players were included.
Jonathan ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:16 pm
I think this article was very good because it gave us an understanding of what the homecoming game was.
Dominic Cao ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:15 pm
I really liked this article. It gave many perspectives on what was going on at the game and how the students felt there.
SD ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 12:09 pm
The game was a lot of fun and had a lot of energy I think this really gives the same vibe well done.
abisai ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:22 am
W article
JD ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:18 am
I really liked this article but I feel like some of the coaches should have been interviewed as well.
Jayden A. ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:13 am
The use of having many interviews creates multiple perspectives and points of view of the homecoming game experience. This gives readers an understanding of the homecoming game and what it was like to be there.
Max.D ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:12 am
It was a good article, but it would be better if you interviewed the coach’s or the people that watched the game
tinoisamoa ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:10 am
I liked caused it was football related
Another thing i liked in here was when Juanillo said, “It would be fun to do it again, however, I want to let everyone else have their chance to the crown…” so kind 🙂
Myleia D ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:07 am
i think this article was a good way to share this fun event with others and some who will get to experience it soon
Max ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:02 am
I think this was a really good story but I would like it if they could interview the coaches or people that watched the game
Rupak Nallamothula ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
This is an amazing article and it includes a lot of sources and quotes
Conner Noson ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 9:51 am
Great interviews and they help the reader understand the story better
Natalie Acosta ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 9:10 am
The homecoming game was so fun and I’m so happy I finally get to experience high school activities with my friends.
RIley Hoang ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 8:59 am
I liked it
Lucas C ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 8:56 am
I liked this story because it shows how positive and good cypress high school is.
jackson martin ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 8:52 am
i really enjoyed this because i like sports.
Jude Black ♦ Oct 26, 2022 at 8:46 am
I liked it but I wish there was more on the football games and players.