This week we are playing our rivals, Newburgh Free Academy. There's no deeper local rival than KHS and Newburgh. The Tigers vs. the Goldbacks. Who will come out on top? And from where does this rivalry derive?
A little healthy competition is normal, and even necessary. But the atmosphere is different when we're against Newburgh. The decades of defeat, victory, and all the emotions that go along with it are almost tangible.
That feeling that sits at the pit of your stomach when we miss that touchdown.
The sullen faces that sit amongst the crowd.
Or the roars, cheers, and screams that come when we make that winning play, and the explosion from the bleachers as fans are on their feet, bursting with Tiger Pride! A sea of maroon and gold crashes onto the field and we know that we have beaten the 'burgh!
Either way- win or lose- the tenacity, excitement, and energy which exudes from the fans, cheerleaders, and football players during these games is like no other. There's nothing like a good old fashioned rivalry, but let's remember that positive sportsmanship needs to come first. Let's not make ourselves look classless, but rather remain honorable, enthusiastic, and prideful throughout.
May the best team win.
Cheerfully,
KHS CHEER *\0/*
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