PHOTOS: High school football games drawing big, enthusiastic crowds again

Segerstrom fans cheer on the Jaguars Friday night in a non-league game against Santa Ana Valley. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Commentary: Marching bands are helping make for fun nights too.

One of the best parts about the first few weeks of the 2022 fall high school football season in Orange County?

The fans are back, as spirited as ever filling stadiums across the county. That was evident Friday night at Segerstrom when the Jaguars took on Santa Ana Valley.

We’ve seen numerous social media posts that this is happening at a lot of places, and it’s great to see.

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Godinez fans cheer for the Grizzlies Friday night.
PHOTO: OC Sports Zone, Fernando M. Donado

Members of the Santa Ana High School band perform at halftime.
PHOTO: OC Sports Zone, Fernando M. Donado

The Northwood High School marching band entertains before the Timberwolves opening game.
PHOTO: OC Sports Zone, Tim Burt

Santa Ana fans cheer for the Saints in the season opener.
PHOTO: OC Sports Zone, Fernando M. Donado

Another benefit?

We’re enjoying more halftime shows, like the one staged in the opening week by Northwood High School’s band.

It really seems that high school football has never been more popular. Despite some really hot weather, we expect that to continue this weekend.

—Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com