The sport between Lewiston Excessive Faculty and Edward Little Excessive Faculty or close by Auburn was postponed Friday after the mindless killings of 18 individuals within the Maine metropolis.
On Wednesday, “The Battle of the Bridge” befell.
Previous to kickoff, the nationwide anthem was carried out by James Taylor.
James Taylor sings the Nationwide Anthem on the Battle of the Bridge soccer sport in Lewiston, ME tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZoKDN1Kx4A
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“Phrases can’t categorical the large grief our communities are experiencing over the tragedy of this previous week,” a speaker mentioned over the general public tackle system. “As a group we’re shocked. We mourn the tragic lack of lives and accidents, and our deepest sympathies exit to the victims, their households, and pals.”
Then the announcer learn out the names of the 18 who had been killed, saying, “Allow us to not overlook these names.”
Actor Will Ferrell did a hype video.
A particular thanks to Will Ferrell for considering of our Twin Metropolis Group … a smile & chuckle is so good for us in the present day! And yeah, there’s a huge soccer sport tonight to carry us collectively! pic.twitter.com/VhA7I5vRI1
— BlueDevil Athletics (@LHSBlueDevils) November 1, 2023