PHOTOS: Enthusiastic fans turn out for week six homecoming games

Fans are encouraged by an Irvine cheerleader for the game between Irvine and Northwood Friday night. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Big crowds turned out for homecoming football games in Irvine, Valencia and Santa Ana Friday night, including the first ever varsity football game played in the new Saddleback High School stadium.

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

Saddleback students packed their side for the first game in the on-campus stadium.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Irvine High School spirit squad members Friday night.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

A look at the home side of the new Saddleback stadium.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

The Irvine side of Irvine stadium was packed Friday night to cheer on the Vaqueros.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Saddleback students have some fun Friday night.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

An Irvine spirit squad member at Friday's game.
Photo: Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

It was homecoming Friday night at Valencia.
Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano

Saddleback spirit squad members support the Roadrunners.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Northwood spirit squad members support the Timberwolves.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Saddleback students cheer on the Roadrunners.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Irvine students get ready for the game with Northwood.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Pre-game preparations for the new Saddleback stadium.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

A Costa Mesa cheerleader supports the Mustangs.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Saddleback T-shirts were sold at the game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Saddleback players run out onto the field for their first game in the new stadium.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone