Ramona homecoming begins with a parade and ends with 28-18 win
by Stephanie Ogilvie
The crowd was full of excitement the night of Oct. 3 as Ramona High School capped off its Homecoming week with a hard-fought 28–18 win over Mt. Carmel, a perfect way to end a spirited week of Bulldog pride.
Festivities began on Oct.2, with a lively Homecoming parade along Hanson Lane. Featuring around 20 entries, the parade drew a good crowd. Starting at Ramona Community School and ending at Ramona High, the parade concluded with the “Coming Home Night” festival held on campus.
Members of Ramona High School’s varsity football team represented the Bulldogs in this year’s Coming Home Parade. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Junior Class Homecoming Court members Liam Gonzalez and Giuliana Pekelder ride on Ramona High School’s Homecoming Court float. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Local Ramona business Strength Fitness joined this year’s Coming Home Parade. The gym offers a variety of strength training and spin classes. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Ramona High School’s boys water polo team participated in this year’s Coming Home Parade. Pictured is junior player Mark Gilliland. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
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Members of Ramona High School’s varsity football team represented the Bulldogs in this year’s Coming Home Parade. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Festival attendees got a variety of food vendors, live performances by Ramona High’s Royal Alliance Band, Cheer, and Song Teams, and a special appearance by 2016 Ramona High School alumni Elizabeth Bowersox and The Kicks.
The Homecoming Court was also introduced during the event.
Ramona High School’s Royal Alliance Band performs for guests during the Coming Home Night celebration. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
2016 Ramona High School alumna Elizabeth Bowersox and her band, The Kicks, performed at this year’s Coming Home Night held on Oct. 2. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Ramona High School’s NJROTC program leads the parade down Hansen Lane during the Coming Home Night celebration. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Ramona High junior Jake Parker and Nolan Andrew play a game of Jenga during the Coming Home festivities held on the quad at Ramona High School. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
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Ramona High School’s Royal Alliance Band performs for guests during the Coming Home Night celebration. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Game day started with the presentation of the Class Courts and the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen: Zander Solis and Ingrid Ferguson.
Before the 7 p.m. kickoff, the varsity Bulldogs charged onto the field through a tunnel of smoke and lights, as the starting offensive lineup for the game against the Mt. Carmel Sundevils was announced.
The 2025 Ramona High School Senior Homecoming Court and King and Queen. Pictured from left to right: Blake Hollopeter, Dylan Myrick, Zander Solis (King), Ingrid Ferguson (Queen), Cadence Heimer, and Taylor Patterson. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Varsity football captains Wyatt Mallinson, Colton Simpson and Vinny Hayes walk together for the Homecoming captains’ meeting prior to the kickoff. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Senior running back Tim Paredes carries the ball during the 2025 Homecoming game against Mt. Carmel Sundevils. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Ramona High School’s defense in action during Friday night’s game against the Mt. Carmel Sundevils. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
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The 2025 Ramona High School Senior Homecoming Court and King and Queen. Pictured from left to right: Blake Hollopeter, Dylan Myrick, Zander Solis (King), Ingrid Ferguson (Queen), Cadence Heimer, and Taylor Patterson. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
The Bulldogs not only clinched the Homecoming win but also earned their first league victory of the 2025 season. Ramona now holds a 3-4 overall record and will travel Friday to take on the San Pasqual Eagles.
