Friday was Chelsea’s homecoming football game against Adrian. I ended up with too many pictures for one post, so today is just football pictures. The next post will feature photos of the fun around the football game.

Hey, look who showed up for homecoming:

That’s former Bulldog standout Nick Hill, now playing football at Michigan State. (Just to be clear: Nick is on the right. Also, he’s not the Arena Football League quarterback.)

Sometimes people pose for me:

The above catch on Chelsea’s first drive was good. The following sequence on the same drive was even better.

See if you can spot the 15-yard penalty in this next sequence:

Did you see it? The referees didn’t.

Chelsea blocked an Adrian field goal attempt in the first half. The block sent the kick sailing off to the side just past the line of scrimmage, where this gentleman grabbed it out of the air and took off running:

He made it deep into Adrian territory before they tackled him.

There was a video crew filming the game, and they brought with them a small remote controlled helicopter that carried a camera. It wasn’t supposed to venture over the field, but at one point it did end up over the action. Here it is hanging out above the players between plays:

This gentleman would like you to know that the Bulldogs have taken possession:

These gentlemen are pleased that the referee agrees with their ruling on the play:

After the above Chelsea touchdown happened, the Bulldogs were trailing 27-21. But then the defense forced a three and out with a set of nice plays:

And when, on fourth down, the Adrian punter couldn’t handle a bad snap, Chelsea recovered and took over in great field position.

The next play was…well, here, take a look:

The extra point gave Chelsea a 28-27 lead.

Late in the fourth quarter, Adrian drove down the field, even converting a fourth down in Chelsea territory. But when another fourth down presented itself, the Maples decided to try a field goal. The good news for Adrian: unlike the previous attempt, the field goal wasn’t blocked. The bad news for Adrian: the kick sailed wide left.

The Chelsea defense was maybe a little bit excited.

Chelsea was able to gain a first down and run out the clock.

Nick Hill was pleased to see a Chelsea victory.

The Bulldogs were pleased to have won.

Is winning exciting?

WINNING IS EXCITING.

As I was leaving the field, a very different scene caught my eye.

There are always players on the opposite side of jubilation. It was fun to finally see the Bulldogs on the pleasant side of things this year.

Chelsea next faces Lincoln. The game will be in Chelsea on Friday at 7pm. This will be the final home game of this season — be there!