Camouflage vs. Neon

Despite rain falling all day, Friday night’s game at Chapel Hill High School was able to be played.  Fortunately the steady rain ended before the match-up between Carrboro and Chapel Hill kicked-off. The excitement around the game was electrifying; both teams were undefeated coming into the game, with a record of 5-0.

The field was in great condition despite all the rain Chapel Hill recieved

The wet field didn't stop the Tigers and Jaguars from playing an intense and exciting game. The final score was 22-9, with Chapel Hill picking up their sixth win of the season and keeping their undefeated status alive for another week.  Carborro drops to 5-1. The game had a two-point conversion and a safety, leading to the unusual score.

Carrboro got on the board first with 7:19 left in the first quarter.  Matt Maqsoud blocked a Chapel Hill punt and Trai Sharp recovered it for a touchdown. Both teams threw interceptions in the first half and then focused on their running games in the second half. But the Chapel Hill defense showed to be the deciding factor in the game; they forced two turnovers and held the Jaguars to 1-for-11 on third downs.

Chapel Hill starts with the ball deep in their own territory

While the game was exciting, the atmosphere in the stadium was incredible. The Chapel Hill and Carrboro students were on their feet the entire game and eagerly watched each play. Chapel Hill’s student section, the “Tiger Roar”, cheered all game. The Tiger Roar could be heard across the field in the Carrboro fan section. The Carrboro students were not to be outdone by Chapel Hill.  Carrboro students would match Chapel Hill cheers and it became a competition between the student sections to see who could be louder.

The neon-clad Carrboro student section may have been smaller than the
Chapel Hill student section, but that didn't stop them from cheering all game

The Tiger Roar and Carrboro’s student section were dressed in themes. Chapel Hill students wore camouflage to the game, while Carrboro students wore neon colors. The themes change each game and it’s a way for students to build excitement for the game throughout the week. Sometimes the themes correspond with the visiting team, while others times they’re just fun, such as the camouflage and neon themes.

While the Carrboro vs. Chapel Hill game was fun to watch, it was the student sections that made this game unique.