TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
T he air buzzes with excitement as crowds gather under the Friday night lights, decked out in school colors and noisemakers, eager to cheer for their teams. Despite differences between Texarkana’s high school students, Friday night football games serve as a unifying force. On game nights, students fill the stands, proudly dressed in school colors, regardless of the opponent. Football games are about more than just the sport. Many attendees come to watch the drill team’s synchronized routines, listen to the band’s lively tunes, and cheer with the cheerleaders and mascot. Driving past Tiger Stadium, Razorback Stadium, Harris Field, or Hawk Stadium, the glow of the Friday night lights reveals crowded stands and a palpable excitement. Football games bring together Texarkana’s diverse high school communities, uniting them in support of their teams. When the lights shine, everyone becomes
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
a Tiger, Hawk, Razorback, or Leopard, and the sense of unity is undeniable.
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