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  • University fan broke out the balloons Friday night against Laguna...

    University fan broke out the balloons Friday night against Laguna Hills.

  • The La Mirada High Jr. Cheerleaders dance with the band...

    The La Mirada High Jr. Cheerleaders dance with the band during a Friday night football game at Orange Coast College.

  • Huntington Beach fans pose for a photo prior to a...

    Huntington Beach fans pose for a photo prior to a non-league game against San Clemente Friday night.

  • Huntington Beach fans cheer for their team during a non-league...

    Huntington Beach fans cheer for their team during a non-league game against San Clemente Friday night.

  • Huntington Beach cheerleaders pose for a photo during a non-league...

    Huntington Beach cheerleaders pose for a photo during a non-league game against San Clemente Friday night.

  • Cheerleader Katie Heigis, center, runs with her fellow cheerleaders to...

    Cheerleader Katie Heigis, center, runs with her fellow cheerleaders to the end zone to celebrate a Garden Grove High touchdown.

  • Members of the Garden Grove High ASB section react as...

    Members of the Garden Grove High ASB section react as their team scores during their game against Westminster High.

  • Members of the Garden Grove High ASB section cheer their...

    Members of the Garden Grove High ASB section cheer their team on during their game against Westminster High Friday.

  • The Garden Grove cheer squad warms up before their team's...

    The Garden Grove cheer squad warms up before their team's game against Westminster High.

  • Victor Do is decked out in his team colors and...

    Victor Do is decked out in his team colors and the ASB member hits his thunder sticks before the start of the Garden Grove High vs. Westminster High game.

  • Yorba Linda's fans cheer as their football team complete a...

    Yorba Linda's fans cheer as their football team complete a 30-yard pass as they play against Valencia.

  • Valencia fans get into the spirit as they bundle up...

    Valencia fans get into the spirit as they bundle up for their home Friday night football game against Yorba Linda.

  • University fans send a message to Laguna Hills before the...

    University fans send a message to Laguna Hills before the teams' game last week.

  • Orange Lutheran cheerleaders Lexy Norman and Hailey Teare photobomb a...

    Orange Lutheran cheerleaders Lexy Norman and Hailey Teare photobomb a picture before a nonleague game against Crespi at Orange Coast College on Friday.

  • University fans got loud Friday night against Laguna Hills.

    University fans got loud Friday night against Laguna Hills.

  • Valencia's band plays at the start of their home Friday...

    Valencia's band plays at the start of their home Friday night football game against Yorba Linda.

  • There were some serious fans at nights game between University...

    There were some serious fans at nights game between University and Laguna Hills.

  • Valencia's ASB club gets into the spirit at the start...

    Valencia's ASB club gets into the spirit at the start of their home Friday night football game against Yorba Linda.

  • University fans were decked out in blue for Friday's game...

    University fans were decked out in blue for Friday's game against Laguna Hills.

  • Tustin's student section screams for their team during a game...

    Tustin's student section screams for their team during a game at Tustin High School in Tustin on Friday.

  • The fans were pumped for University's home opener against Laguna...

    The fans were pumped for University's home opener against Laguna Hills.

  • Orange Lutheran fans Ciara Briggs, Amanda Barnhouse and Mariah Rodriguez...

    Orange Lutheran fans Ciara Briggs, Amanda Barnhouse and Mariah Rodriguez cheer after defeating Crespi during a nonleague game at Orange Coast College on Friday.

  • Orange Lutheran mascot "Ollie" joins hands with cheerleaders to sing...

    Orange Lutheran mascot "Ollie" joins hands with cheerleaders to sing the alma mater after defeatng Crespi during a nonleague game at Orange Coast College on Friday.

  • Orange Lutheran fans Peri Reike, background, and Vincent Wilson cheer...

    Orange Lutheran fans Peri Reike, background, and Vincent Wilson cheer during a nonleague game against Crespi at Orange Coast College on Friday.

  • Orange Lutheran ball boys Easton Jellerson and Casey Borba listen...

    Orange Lutheran ball boys Easton Jellerson and Casey Borba listen to the national anthem before a nonleague game against Crespi at Orange Coast College on Friday.

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There is a lot to enjoy at a high school football game in Orange County.

Yes, there are great players and teams, but honestly there is so much more that goes into making the games fun and enjoyable for so many people.

Bringing the engery and passion to every game are the student sections, cheerleaders, spirit groups and school bands. 

Check out our photos of these moments – from the pregame preparations, to the players running through the team banners, to the postgame celebrations.