Rooting For The Home Team...Even Though It's Not MY Home

When news broke that my hometown was getting a high school, I thought I might become a supporter of the future school.

Turns out, I really didn't.

Oh, I like the idea of supporting the school, and especially, the school's sports programs. Back in the previous century, I attended many games and even ran track as a student at Dear Ol' Davis High School. And, over the years, I covered high school sports as a reporter for the now defunct Davis County Clipper. Unfortunately, the paper no longer sails.

The school was built and students arrived. They joined clubs and choirs and bands and teams. Tonight, KSL broadcast the Bountiful (formally, the Braves...) Redhawks as they took on the Farmington Phoenix (which is also plural...). I watched the game. Farmington dominated. I have no alliance to the school other than it's my hometown, but it was still nice to see them win.

The biggest reason I never attended a game or became a supporter is because my children--who would have attended the school---were homeschooled. They were never Phoenix, so in a way, Farmington High is the same as Bountiful High or Woods Cross or Viewmont, or Layton, Clearfield, Northridge, Syracuse, and the rest.

I think I'll always root for Davis. Turns out, I like watching Farmington win, too.

 

Syracuse Vs. Farmington High School Football...The Only Game In Town

I have no connection, really, to Farmington High School, except that we live in the same town. Our neighbor's kids attend the school. My son would be attending, but we homeschool and he likes his teacher.

In the past, I'd watch a local high school game now and again. They broadcast them on Thursdays and Fridays in our market. They've been fun, but as far as on-field talent, let's just say, it's lacking, but that's as far as it goes. Those kids, coaches, and fans love their teams and you can see players play with passion. It's refreshing.

It's also the only football to watch right now.

Since my favorite college team has canceled the season until spring (I'd be surprised if they play at all...), there's high school ball. Other colleges are planning on playing this fall (again, I'd be surprised if they play at all...), and the NFL is planning on having games.

But, the upcoming games, pro and maybe college, will come with attachments. Will it come with passion? Time will tell, but on a warm summer Friday night in Farmington Utah, the boys in teal and black were victorious against their cross-county rivals.

And it was a lot of fun to watch.