Football players from Lewiston High School (in blue) and Edward Little High School line the sidewalk to welcome the hundreds of first responders from their communities as they walk down toward the football field at the annual Battle of the Bridge football game Wednesday in Lewiston.
The Lewiston High School football team takes the field prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge game against Edward Little High School at Lewiston High School.
JJ Durr (76) and Kenny Foss (36) of Lewiston High School bring down Edward Little High School quarterback Kade Masselli during the first half Wednesday in Lewiston.
Kohlson Alexander of Edward Little High School blocks a punt by Michael Klick of Lewiston High School during the first quarter of Wednesday's game in Lewiston. Drew Smith, right, returned the blocked punt for a touchdown.
Michael Klick talks with his son, also named Michael Klick, prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge in Lewiston between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools.
Members of the national media focus on Lucy Brown-Lepore of Lewiston as she waits for her son, Jayden Brown, prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools in Lewiston. Brown-Lepore wore her Lewiston Blue Devils horns.
Lewiston High School lineman Jayden Brown gives Trish Randall a hug prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge against Edward Little in Lewiston. Randall's son, Jeffrey Randall, plays football with Brown. Randall is "Team Mom" and handed a hand warmer to a referee during Wednesday's football game because the referee's hands were cold.
Logan Coffill, 8, of Lewiston turned his hair blue just for Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge in Lewiston between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools.
James Theiss of the Lewiston Police Department is welcomed as hundreds of first responders are honored prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge in Lewiston between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools.
Lewiston High School senior Madison Freeman points to her "Lewiston Strong" hat while talking with her friend, freshman Ella Bement, prior to the start of Wednesday's Battle of the Bridge in Lewiston between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools.
James Taylor acknowledges the crowd Wednesday before to singing the national anthem prior to the Battle of the Bridge game between Edward Little and Lewiston at Lewiston High School.
Lewiston police officers acknowledge the crowd Wednesday as hundreds of first responders are recognized prior to the start of the Battle of the Bridge game between Edward Little and Lewiston at Lewiston High School.
Ben DuBois of Edward Little High School breaks up a pass intended for Michael Caron of Lewiston High School during Wednesday's game in Lewiston.
The theme for the Edward Little High School student section for Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Lewiston High School was neon.
Jayden Sands of Lewiston High School takes the field for Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Edward Little High School.
Ben DuBois of Edward Little High School grabs a bobbled pass for a touchdown during Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Lewiston High School.
Deion Jackson of Lewiston High School wears "Lewiston Strong" on his uniform during Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Edward Little High School.
Lewiston High School defenders stop Hunter Baker of Edward Little High School during Wednesday's game in Lewiston.
Edward Little High School recovers a Lewiston High School fumble during Wednesday's game in Lewiston.
The stands were full for Wednesday's football game in Lewiston between Lewiston High School and Edward Little High School.
Lewiston High School head coach Jason Versey talks with Jayden Sands during Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Edward Little High School.
Ben DuBois of Edward Little High School is brought down by Kenny Foss, right, and Deion Jackson of Lewiston High School during Wednesday's game in Lewiston.
Drew Smith of Edward Little High School returns a blocked punt for a touchdown during Wednesday's game in Lewiston against Lewiston High School. Kohlson Alexander (57) blocked the punt.
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