PHOTOS: Cheer squads, bands and fans a big part of the high school football experience

Laguna Hills gets ready to take the field as the cheerleaders support the Hawks Thursday vs. Irvine. (Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin).

A look at the bands, cheer squads and fans supporting OC football teams during week four.

To see the slide show, click on the first photo:

Santa Ana cheerleaders support the Saints during the game vs. St. Margaret's.
Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone

Woodbridge High School's entertainment unit before Thursday's first ever game on campus.
Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Westminster High School staff members were recognized before the game with Esperanza.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

St. Margaret's cheer squad before the game with Santa Ana.
Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone

Westminster fans encourage the Lions during the game against Esperanza.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Crean Lutheran spirit squad members lead the Saints out.
Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, Ted Rigoni

A look at the Crean Lutheran athletic complex before the game with Northwood.
Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Bella Wilson, a senior at Santa Ana High School, sings the National Anthem.
Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone

Esperanza players, supported by cheerleaders, takes the field for the game vs. Westminster.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

An Ocean View cheerleader supports the Seahawks.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman

The Westminster marching band performs at halftime.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Esperanza cheerleaders support the Aztecs against Westminster.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Westminster cheerleaders encourage the Lions Friday night.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Westminster students have some fun at the game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Bolsa Grande spirit squad members entertain the fans.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

A member of the Westminster band during halftime.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Westminster cheerleaders provide support to the team.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Santa Ana cheer cheer squad members before the game.
Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone

The Westminster entertainment unit at halftime.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Ocean View spirit squad members entertain the fans.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone