Not every great night ends with a win on the scoreboard. ARC fought hard against Benedictine, battling all the way to the end and falling short by just three points. Our Musketeers gave it everything they had on the field, and PPMB brought that same energy to the stands and the field.

This game was especially memorable for the Purple Pride because it marked our first performance of the season in full uniform! With our Drum Major at the lead, the band proudly stepped onto the field looking sharp and ready to perform. The excitement was unmistakable, and our field show went wonderfully! After weeks of rehearsals and preparation, seeing everything come together under the stadium lights made this night feel like an important milestone for PPMB.

It was also a homecoming of sorts for ARC itself. This was our first game back in the stadium following its major renovations, giving the Musketeers a newly finished home for Friday night football, music, and Purple Pride.

The final score may not have gone our way, but there was still plenty to celebrate. Our football team fought until the end, our band performed with pride, our Drum Major took the field at the head of PPMB, and our newly renovated stadium came alive with Musketeer spirit.

A three-point loss couldn't take the shine off this night. We played hard, performed proudly, and had a great time doing it. Onward, Musketeers!