PHOTOS: Enthusiastic fans turn out for week six homecoming games

Fans are encouraged by an Irvine cheerleader for the game between Irvine and Northwood Friday night. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Big crowds turned out for homecoming football games in Irvine, Valencia and Santa Ana Friday night, including the first ever varsity football game played in the new Saddleback High School stadium.

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Saddleback students packed their side for the first game in the on-campus stadium.
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Irvine High School spirit squad members Friday night.
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A look at the home side of the new Saddleback stadium.
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The Irvine side of Irvine stadium was packed Friday night to cheer on the Vaqueros.
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Saddleback students have some fun Friday night.
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An Irvine spirit squad member at Friday’s game.
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It was homecoming Friday night at Valencia.
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Saddleback spirit squad members support the Roadrunners.
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Northwood spirit squad members support the Timberwolves.
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Saddleback students cheer on the Roadrunners.
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Irvine students get ready for the game with Northwood.
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Pre-game preparations for the new Saddleback stadium.
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A Costa Mesa cheerleader supports the Mustangs.
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Saddleback T-shirts were sold at the game.
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Saddleback players run out onto the field for their first game in the new stadium.
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