The Homecoming football game has become a key tradition at Platteview High School for spectators and players alike. On October 4, 2024, this symbolic game returns, Platteview Trojans against Gretna East Griffins. The Homecoming game serves as a source of pride and school spirit for both students and teachers, giving Trojans something to look forward to during the first semester.
PHS’ football team is hard at work in anticipation of the big day. Practices consist of rehearsing plays on the field and watching film to correct mistakes made after the snap. Broderick Brunssen (12) shared, “We are working throughout the week to scout the other team and improve on our weaknesses and continue to become a better team.”
Superstitions and rituals for good luck are known to run wild around sports, especially so for football. Players’ and fans’ routines may include anything from wearing the same shirt to sitting in the same spot, eating certain foods to listening to specific songs. Broderick Brunssen (12) described, “I always make sure that I do all the little things right throughout the day so I have good juju. For example, to make sure to make my bed and give treats to our pets.” Even little details such as these can make all the difference.
However, the Homecoming game is not just important for the football team’s stats. People from all over town attend this matchup to cheer on the Trojans. Sam Smith (11) noted, “Homecoming to me is more of an appreciation game to the whole community and what they do for our team. The least we can do is play hard for them.”
Football means so much to the players on the field. Cal Pugh (12) commented, “Football has been a huge part of my life and has developed me as a man. But it’s not really about the sport, it’s about the teammates and coaches I got to spend time with every day.” Football brings people of all ages together, and forges a brotherhood between its players.
The Trojan community wishes the Trojan football team good luck at their game at the end of this festive week.
