PHOTOS: Cheerleaders, bands and fans support OC football teams in CIF playoffs

Western cheerleaders support the team Friday night during the quarterfinal round of the CIF playoffs.
(Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

Cheerleaders, bands and fans were out in force for the quarterfinal round of the CIF playoffs supporting their teams.

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

Balloons of all colors decorated the student section for Sonora’s CIF playoff game with Vista del Lago.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Western cheerleaders support the Pioneers.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

One of the rewards of being a cheerleader at Sonora is the occasional free cupcake.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

A Sonora band member plays the trumpet during the National Anthem.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Sonora ROTC presented the colors during the National Anthem.
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Sonora cheerleaders performed during halftime of playoff game with Vista del Lago.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Halftime entertainment included a number by the Sonora Dance Team.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Ocean View cheerleaders support the Seahawks.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman

The high-flying Sonora cheer team and one of their halftime formations.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

The halftime show included number by a quartet of Sonora saxophone players.
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Sonora knows that every good marching band has to have a tuba player.
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Tucker Hunnicut (30), broken foot, and Eddie Hernandez (8), broken foot, were relegated to sidelines for Sonora’s playoff game with Vista del Lago.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Members of the Ocean View band perform Friday night.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman

Sonora spirit squad members support the Raiders.
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There was plenty of support in the stands for the Western vs. Apple Valley game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

The Sonora marching band entertains the fans.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

A Western fan cheers on the Pioneers.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Ocean View's band performs at halftime.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman

Bell Gardens cheerleaders support their team.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman

Western students cheer on the Pioneers.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Apple Valley fans cheer for their team.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

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