North Tama cheerleaders sophomore Jordan Lentz (front left), junior Mikayla Bradley (back left), senior Kierra Dronebarger (back right), and junior Brooklyn Johanningmeier (front right) set up the team banner mere moments ahead of the Redhawks storming Dennis Field as part of their Homecoming 2021 game. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

The North Tama Redhawks celebrated homecoming last week with the announcement of the 2021 Homecoming Court as well as the King and Queen coronation that took place on Sept. 17. King candidates included (l-r): Adam Greiner, son of Craig and Laurie Greiner; Gabe Kopriva, son of Curt and Barb Kopriva; Nathan Kucera (Homecoming King), son of Bruce and Kathy Kucera; Devin McKinley, son of Shawn and Missy McKinley and Logan Rausch, son of Matt and Regan Rausch. Queen candidates included (l-r): Jules Breakenridge (Homecoming Queen), daughter of Joe and Dawn Breakenridge; Kaitlyn Calderwood, daughter of Matt and Kim Calderwood; Andi Dvorak, daughter of Jay and Jennifer Dvorak; Aubree Monat, daughter of Jeremy and Amber Monat and Mya Sierra, daughter of Juan and Kristen Sierra. Check out more North Tama Homecoming coverage on Page 10. Contributed photo

North Tama’s bleachers were a sea of red Friday night ahead of the Redhawks Homecoming game against the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies. The 5th ranked Redhawks won the game 50-22. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

North Tama marching band instructor Channing Halstead snaps a selfie Friday night with the band just ahead of kickoff during the Homecoming game on Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

Members of the Traer American Legion Kubik-Finch Post 142 carry flags onto Dennis Field in Traer Friday night as part of North Tama’s Homecoming game. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

Members of the North Tama marching band including 8th grader Max Monat on the snare drum perform as part of the district’s Homecoming festivities ahead of the Redhawks’ game against Nashua-Plainfield at Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

The North Tama marching band performs Friday as part of the district’s Homecoming festivities ahead of the Redhawks’ game against Nashua-Plainfield at Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

Members of the North Tama marching band including junior Grade Lidgett on the trumpet perform as part of the district’s Homecoming festivities ahead of the Redhawks’ game against Nashua-Plainfield at Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

North Tama cheerleaders Mikayla Bradley (standing) and Jordan Lentz (kneeling) ready the team banner mere moments ahead of the Redhawks storming Dennis Field as part of their Homecoming 2021 game. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

North Tama cheerleaders Kierra Dronebarger (standing) and Brooklyn Johanningmeier (kneeling) set up the team banner mere moments ahead of the Redhawks storming Dennis Field as part of their Homecoming 2021 game. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Redhawks notched a fourth win Friday evening beating the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies 50-22 for a HOCO win. Photo by Ruby F Bodeker

North Tama’s Homecoming 2021 Queen candidates sit on the sidelines during Friday’s Homecoming game waiting for the halftime Queen crowning including from left to right, Mya Sierra, Kaitlyn Calderwood, Andi Dvorak, Aubree Monat, and Jules Breakenridge (Queen). Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Members of the North Tama marching band including sophomore Izzy Hallett (overalls) perform during the band’s Homecoming halftime show Friday night on Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

A member of the North Tama marching band smiles at the audience during the band’s Homecoming halftime show. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

North Tama Homecoming Queen Jules Breakenridge (center) receives a hug from her dad Joe Breakenridge (left) while her mom Dawn Breakenridge (right) is all smiles Friday night after Jules was crowned during halftime on Dennis Field. Photo by Soren M. Peterson

Homecoming Queen Jules Breakenridge (center) smiles after being crowned at halftime during last Friday’s Homecoming game on Dennis Field. Also pictured from left to right, Queen candidates Mya Sierra, Andi Dvorak, Breakenridge, Aubree Monat, and Kaitlyn Calderwood. Homecoming King Nathan Kucera was crowned Thursday afternoon ahead of the game during a parade and pep rally at the school. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Back on Dennis Field following halftime. Photo by Soren M. Peterson.

Photo by Soren M. Peterson