On Friday, RNE hosted its first pep rally of the year in anticipation of its home football game against its longtime rival, Spring Valley High. The game determines which school gets the Sword and Saber Trophy for the next year.
Student government starts the pep rally! 🧡💙@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics pic.twitter.com/5Z3SuIE1bc
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
The pep rally kicked off with Student government dancing to hype up the crowd. Next up, the football team took to the floor for a brief introduction, followed by a grand performance by the marching band.
RNE Football team! GO CAVS!! 🧡💙@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics https://t.co/AiXR46Rdxo pic.twitter.com/4alcr86Eip
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
Cavalier pride 🧡💙@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics pic.twitter.com/yEDJ3y2yRJ
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
An array of fun and games followed a routine by the cheerleading squad.
Best cheerleaders in the state! 📣@RNECavaliers @Cavplex @RichlandNECheer https://t.co/z66QlRM7Qz pic.twitter.com/JZeTS88IGW
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
The seniors took the crown for being able to put on a football uniform the fastest, while the juniors won at musical chairs.
Juniors win musical chairs!@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics pic.twitter.com/qUPHa2jxLd
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
Cavaliers have some great moves! 🧡💙@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics pic.twitter.com/LxUkMU4OM4
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
The rally ended with the schoolwide singing of the alma mater before students were dismissed back to class.
RNE Alma Mater! With that, the pep rally comes to an end. Caroline Brandes signing off, see you at the game!! GO CAVS 🧡💙@Cavplex @RNECavaliers @RNEAthletics pic.twitter.com/4OOuKLQmqr
— The Saber (@RNESaber) August 23, 2024
The game between Richland Northeast and Spring Valley took place at 7:30 p.m. that evening. A final score of 45-13 led to a victory for the Cavaliers, and the Sword and Saber Trophy remaining at RNE.
