by Ella Honda, Huntsville High School Senior
The second annual Mr. Football was held in the auditorium on Friday, August 8th. Special guest Miss Alabama's Teen, Addison Shoemaker, hosted the event. The Mr. Football event is held to promote school spirit and raise funds for the football program.
Tripp Raleigh was crowned the 2025 Mr. Football for his energetic performance and his talent, as he played the guitar and voiced a cover of “Dixieland Delight.” When asked about his experience, Tripp said, ”I had a great time at Mr. Football, our team always has great people and I always enjoy getting to spend time with them"
One of the crowd’s favorite talents was the comedic dance to “Great Balls of Fire,” performed by the offensive line, where they rhythmically slapped their stomachs to the beat. The Best Talent was awarded to Eli Cumberworth for his impressive performance on the piano. The “Most Swag” award was given to Jonah Batson for his performance playing the guitar and singing with backup from Tripp Raleigh.
Another favorite group performance featured Jadon Richmond in a wig and Graham Huntsman lip-syncing to Justin Bieber's hit song “Baby.” This experience further cemented Mr. Football as a beloved and cherished Huntsville High Tradition.