High school football on Friday nights has  become a long-time tradition for high school teams across the country.  Something about the camaraderie and spirit in this style of game is honorable, as it brings something the pros just don’t.

Professional sports have become hugely popular in the US, offering entertainment and rivalries amongst friends and family, but something is different about high school sports. When watching high school sports, there is a unique level of spirit involved. Student sections have grown in popularity, as social media has created a surge of spirit in high school football.

In professional football you witness the love for the game, sure, but it is clear that the game has become no more than a career.  The innocence of youth sports outweighs the skill of paid players because it reminds the world of why the sports are meant to be played.

Some towns in America rally behind their high school football team on a more personal level than any NFL team could. Shows, movies, and books have been written about this phenomena because it displays the bond these sports are intended to create amongst players and fans alike.

Certain schools, such as Servite, St. John Bosco, and Mater Dei, have developed a national name for themselves solely due to their football prowess.  In certain parts of Texas, high school and college football reign supreme over the NFL in fanbase, emphasizing the importance this tradition has established. To some it may be just a game played on a Friday night, but to many it means so much more.