First 2014-2015 game remembered in pictures – Did we capture anyone you know?

Fans wait outside by talking and standing in line for different booths.

Students are in line to get free frozen treats from the local Italian Ice shop, RIta’s.

The band starts to make it’s way into the stadium

Before they go in, the band members practice their music for good measure

The band practices playing “Victory in Jesus”

Band member plays before heading into the stadium

Drummer playing with the band before the start of the game

NGU President Jimmy Epting takes a moment to mention the new turf that was recently installed.

Epting is acknowledging the men who worked hard on putting in the new turf.

Epting prays for the first game of the season and blesses the rest of the games and players.

The Color Guard presents the American and US Army flags before the game starts.

NGU students getting excited at the start of the game

Player #5, Quantel Mack, starts off the game by charging out of the tunnel while carrying the American flag

The team starts heading out of the tunnel to start the game

Players are hyped up for the new season

The Crusaders prepare for the first down of the first quarter

Nigel Gay takes down one the players from the opposing team, Ave Maria

Players from both teams go head-to-head to fight for the ball

Taylor Anderson and Jalen Hammett work together to tackle an opposing team member

The team is ready on the line of scrimmage about to start the next down

Quarter Back, Nelson Hughes, gets ready to throw the ball to the other side of the field

The crowd is ready to cheer on the NGU Crusaders by reminding them what it’s all about: Defense

Two girls march along the field while staying focused on the music

It’s okay for trumpet players to have the spotlight sometimes

The band marches forward as they play their song

The band plays current hit songs during the half time show

The Drum Major leads the band in playing

Another trumpeter takes the stage to show off his skills 

This clarinet player keeps her focus on the drum major so she doesn’t miss a beat

Saxiphone players are not to be messed with

Flute players may have a small instrument, but they hold the band together

Both teams are always on guard when the ball gets away

The Crusaders and Ave Maria know it’s game time as they brace for impact

Trey Walker sprints to get around the other team

A few fans show their excitement by cheering on the team

Running Back, Trey Walker, wears out the other team by making them try to tackle him

A few select students make sure they have their game faces on

Number 25, Ashton Heard, is pumped about scoring a touchdown

The Crusaders are ready as they are lined up for the next quarter

Fans cheer on the team by shouting and twirling rags

Cheerleader, Jay Whetstone, encourages the crowd to root for the Crusaders

One of the coaches talks to some of the team before getting back on the field for the rest of the quarter

Alex Picciano makes a leap of victory over an Ave Maria player

Wide Receiver, Robbie Brown, makes a run for the endzone while dodging the other team

Parker Langford points to the student section after hearing some encouraging shouts

Tight End, Brock Frisbee, dodges what could have been a nasty tackle