Energy surged through Lemon Bay High as students dove into this year’s Circus Homecoming Under the Big Top. The place was alive; outfit plans floated through the halls, alumni marked their calendars, and the parade of events seemed endless. There were movie nights, wild competitions, and quick-fire games, all building to that Friday-night football showdown under the lights, the Homecoming Game everyone anticipated.
Friday’s varsity game at Veterans Stadium had Lemon Bay squaring off against Wellen Park High, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Lemon Bay High School’s Manta Rays dominated the Wellen Park Eagles with a heavy ground attack in a homecoming victory resulting in a big win, Lemon Bay 40, Wellen Park 7.
The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen: Moriah Baker & Peyton Horn were crowned during halftime.
That night, the Touchdown Club rolled out something new: the Jubilee Jamboree Toy Drive, working with St. David’s Jubilee Center and inviting everyone to bring a new toy or gift card to help families during the holidays.
On Saturday, October 3, everyone traded in jerseys for glitter and gowns at the Homecoming Dance. The memories made there probably don’t fit in a scrapbook; they’ll linger long after the night ends. And grads? They came back, just like every year, turning Homecoming into a true Manta Ray family reunion.
The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
But October at Lemon BayHigh School holds even more unforgettable events. The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction lands on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on campus, a celebration that honors the school’s finest.
After the induction, the crowd rolls straight to Senior Night/Pink Out football as Lemon Bay faces LaBelle at 7:30 p.m., and the next morning sees teams hitting the links for the Athletic Department Golf Tournament.
Lemon Bay Athletics couldn’t be prouder of the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year’s inductees:
Christian Otvos: Weightlifting & Football
Sam Tilly: Track & Field & Football
Robert Burris: Track & Field, Soccer & Football
Charlie Russo: Trainer, Mentor, Legend
Cherie Ingordo-DeVaux: Horse Trainer
Congratulations to every inductee, a group whose stories and dedication will keep inspiring Lemon Bay for years to come.
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