Page vs. Grimsley on our Home Turf

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The Page vs. Grimsley game just took place here at Page for the first time in 56 years. The stands were packed and the excitement was in the air. The boys came out in brand new all-black uniforms to match the students section which was also filled with black. In preparation for this home game there were new stands brought in, extra bathrooms, and even extra security just to insure that this game ran smoothly. With us winning 44 out of 56 Page-Grimsley football games, what made this win different? Senior Football player Elijah Diarassouba said that the change of having the game here for the first time brought a new level of excitement for all the players on the field. In seeing the extra large student section with even the parents section completely filled along with their new uniforms it made the players feel appreciated. He believes everyone played with more enthusiasm because they wanted to make everyone in the stands proud.  Also from a field perspective Athletic Director Rusty Lee, knows that the stress and preparation was worth it. He said, “With all the stress and hard work everyone had put into this game it ran as smoothly as possible and I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” Having the Page-Grimsley game at Page was a huge shock to most people when it was first brought up. Many people had different opinions coming into the game of how it would work and if there as going to be enough room in the stands, but it was all a success. When I was first told about the game taking place here I was nervous that many things would go wrong, but my main concern was that there was not going to be enough room in the student section. I was wrong. I think the game was a huge success and thought it was cool that we finally got to play on our own field. .Anyone you ask was pleased to have it here at Page. With the extensive planning and work put into the game it brought Page closer together and the support of the Page families was evident to everyone there.