Homecoming game, dance finish off week’s festivities

September 18, 2014

Following Spirit Week and tailgating, kickoff for the Homecoming game was at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. The Wildcats defeated North Central 32-13 to end their 23-game losing streak. Fans rushed the field following the neon-themed game, and festivities continued the following night at the Neon Nights Homecoming Dance.

Sophomore Gano Williams tells sophomore Jackson Hamersley the play call from coach Mallory in the game against North Central. LN went on to win 32-13.
Sophomore Gano Williams tells sophomore Jackson Hamersley the play call from coach Mallory in the game against North Central. LN went on to win 32-13.
Sophomore Jackson Hamersley hands the ball off to Running Back Sophomore Martell Williams. Lawrence North went on to defeat North Central 32-13.
Sophomore Jackson Hamersley hands the ball off to Running Back Sophomore Martell Williams. Lawrence North went on to defeat North Central 32-13.
Sophomore Martell Williams holds the ball on the 25 yard line attempting to find a lane to the end zone LN went on to beat NC 32-13.
Sophomore Martell Williams holds the ball on the 25 yard line attempting to find a lane to the end zone LN went on to beat NC 32-13.
Lawrence north Lines up on the 3 yard line against the North Central Panthers attempting to score. Lawrence North went on to beat North Central 32-13.
Lawrence north Lines up on the 3 yard line against the North Central Panthers attempting to score. Lawrence North went on to beat North Central 32-13.
Sophomore QB Jackson Hamersley waits for the snap from Junior Stephen Majors. LN went on to a win against North Central 32-13.
Sophomore QB Jackson Hamersley waits for the snap from Junior Stephen Majors. LN went on to a win against North Central 32-13.
Offense huddles to discuss the play in Lawrence North’s victory of the North Central Panthers with a final score of 32-13.
Offense huddles to discuss the play in Lawrence North’s victory of the North Central Panthers with a final score of 32-13.
Junior Brandon Martin attempts to evade a defender that is latched onto his jersey in LN’s win over North Central.
Junior Brandon Martin attempts to evade a defender that is latched onto his jersey in LN’s win over North Central.
Sophomore Josh Mays and Freshman School Principal Andy Harsha getting down while also checking out their competition.
Sophomore Josh Mays and Freshman School Principal Andy Harsha getting down while also checking out their competition.
Lawrence North showing their true movers and shakers on the dance floor in the school gym. The Homecoming dance was moved back to Saturday following past years, when it was held directly after the game.
Lawrence North showing their true movers and shakers on the dance floor in the school gym. The Homecoming dance was moved back to Saturday following past years, when it was held directly after the game.
A packed LN Homecoming dance when neon light lit the scene.
A packed LN Homecoming dance when neon light lit the scene.
Juniors Mikhail Williams and Kelsey Cureton are the 2014 LN Homecoming King and Queen. They both received the highest number of votes from students who attended the dance.
Juniors Mikhail Williams and Kelsey Cureton are the 2014 LN Homecoming King and Queen. They both received the highest number of votes from students who attended the dance.
(From left to right) Jaylin Wilson, Aryiana Locke, Shayla Zion, Jayde Irving, Savannah Branson, and Lauren Able strut their stuff at this year’s Homecoming dance.
(From left to right) Jaylin Wilson, Aryiana Locke, Shayla Zion, Jayde Irving, Savannah Branson, and Lauren Able strut their stuff at this year’s Homecoming dance.