High schools celebrate homecoming, crown royalty

High schools across the country marked homecoming with celebrations, ceremonies and football games. Leesville High School in Louisiana welcomed alumni, inducted former athletes into its Hall of Fame and held its homecoming celebration before facing LaGrange, with two players positioned to challenge records. At California’s West High, seniors Ryan Crotts and Valeria Valdez Arellano were crowned king and queen, concluding a week of activities. New York’s Division Avenue High School celebrated with a parade, performances and senior recognitions before defeating Glen Cove 48-7. Loyalsock Township High School in Pennsylvania marked its 40th homecoming by crowning Ryan Lingg its first king, reflecting the school’s first inclusion of boys among court members and king nominees.