Photo Gallery: Friday Night Lights Opening Day

Johnny Cox (40) of the USC Trojans snaps the ball to Nathan Brunken (7) during warmups.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

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The Newport-Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program had its Opening Day.

Riley Witte, left, of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball as Matt Wood (14) of the USC Trojans dives for the flag.

Riley Witte, left, of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball as Matt Wood (14) of the USC Trojans dives for the flag.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

A cheerleading squad gets ready to cheer for the teams.

A cheerleading squad gets ready to cheer for the teams.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Layla Cash (7) of the USC Trojans runs for a touchdown on the first play of the game.

Layla Cash (7) of the USC Trojans runs for a touchdown on the first play of the game.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Evan (21) of Crimson runs with the ball as Ashton (1) of the Rebels comes up from behind.

Evan (21) of Crimson runs with the ball as Ashton (1) of the Rebels comes up from behind.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

The cheerleading squad travels from field to field cheering for each game.

The cheerleading squad travels from field to field cheering for each game.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Owen (5) of Crimson passes the ball.

Owen (5) of Crimson passes the ball.   (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Matt Wood (14) of the USC Trojans snaps the ball to Matthew Riker (28) as they play the Arizona Wildcats.

Matt Wood (14) of the USC Trojans snaps the ball to Matthew Riker (28) as they play the Arizona Wildcats.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Boy Scout Troop 339's Kendall Kutz, 11 from Costa Mesa carries the flag for the opening ceremony of the Newport-Mesa Friday Night Lights.

Boy Scout Troop 339’s Kendall Kutz, 11 from Costa Mesa carries the flag for the opening ceremony of the Newport-Mesa Friday Night Lights.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Riley Witte, right, of the Arizona Wildcats tries to keep his flag from Trenton Quick of the USC Trojans.

Riley Witte, right, of the Arizona Wildcats tries to keep his flag from Trenton Quick of the USC Trojans.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Aaron Arterberry (28) of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball as Trenton Quick (3) tries to capture the flag.

Aaron Arterberry (28) of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball as Trenton Quick (3) tries to capture the flag.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Seven-year-old Malachi Pierce (41 runs through the opposition during the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program's Opening Day.

Seven-year-old Malachi Pierce (41 runs through the opposition during the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program’s Opening Day.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Seven-year-old Brett Bruder (32) of the Commodores runs with the ball during the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program's Opening Day.

Seven-year-old Brett Bruder (32) of the Commodores runs with the ball during the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program’s Opening Day.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)

Football players break through the banner during the opening ceremony for the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa.

Football players break through the banner during the opening ceremony for the Newport Mesa Friday Night Lights flag football program at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa.  (Steven Georges / Daily Pilot)