The News-Press photographer Amanda Inscore and reporter Dan Deluca followed the Riverdale High School football team through a season. They were allowed rare access in the team locker room and documented off-the-field moments as well. Riverdale runn

The News-Press photographer Amanda Inscore and reporter Dan Deluca followed the Riverdale High School football team through a season. They were allowed rare access in the team locker room and documented off-the-field moments as well.

Riverdale running back Chevon Walker arm wrestles Terrence Cody at wing night at Hogbody's restaurant. Throughout the season the team gathered on Tuesdays to hang out at the restaurant.

Jordan Holland jumps for the ball during a drill at Riverdale's first practice of the season. The team had just returned from a week of training in West Virginia.

Jordan Holland jumps for the ball during a drill at Riverdale's first practice of the season. The team had just returned from a week of training in West Virginia.

Josh Owens, center, and his teammates prepare for their game at Charlotte High School at the beginning of the season. The game was Charlotte's first game in their stadium since it was damaged by Hurricane Charley.

Josh Owens, center, and his teammates prepare for their game at Charlotte High School at the beginning of the season. The game was Charlotte's first game in their stadium since it was damaged by Hurricane Charley.

Coach Scott Jones grabs Terrence Cody on the sidelines during Riverdale's exhibition game at Charlotte High School. Jones is like a father figure to many on the team, and he has coached most of the seniors since they were sophomores.

Coach Scott Jones grabs Terrence Cody on the sidelines during Riverdale's exhibition game at Charlotte High School. Jones is like a father figure to many on the team, and he has coached most of the seniors since they were sophomores.

Kris Zemble and Nicole Bair entertain Riverdale students during the dance competition at the pep rally before the Mariner High School game.

Kris Zemble and Nicole Bair entertain Riverdale students during the dance competition at the pep rally before the Mariner High School game.

Chevon Walker returns a kickoff during the Mariner game at Riverdale High School. Walker, who graduated from Riverdale early, verbally committed to the University of Florida. He now plays in the Canadian Football League.

Chevon Walker returns a kickoff during the Mariner game at Riverdale High School. Walker, who graduated from Riverdale early, verbally committed to the University of Florida. He now plays in the Canadian Football League.

Riverdale Homecoming Queen and King candidates Lynae Prout and Jarvis Williams laugh as they cross the field at halftime. Williams was crowned king.

Riverdale Homecoming Queen and King candidates Lynae Prout and Jarvis Williams laugh as they cross the field at halftime. Williams was crowned king.

Rhett Windham, left, watches as Chad Erwin flexes his muscles before the Womanless Beauty Pageant during homecoming week at Riverdale High School. During the pageant, Windham, Erwin and quarterback Bo Greenwell along with several other male students

Rhett Windham, left, watches as Chad Erwin flexes his muscles before the Womanless Beauty Pageant during homecoming week at Riverdale High School. During the pageant, Windham, Erwin and quarterback Bo Greenwell along with several other male students, were judged on their evening gowns, swimsuits, talent and interviews. Windham was the previous year's winner.

Each Friday the team stayed at school until game time. They watched movies, went over plays, ate together and listened to motivational speakers.

Each Friday the team stayed at school until game time. They watched movies, went over plays, ate together and listened to motivational speakers.

Kevin Sanchez and his teammates prepare for Riverdale's homecoming game.

Kevin Sanchez and his teammates prepare for Riverdale's homecoming game.

Senior Jarvis Williams holds his jersey after Riverdale's second-round playoff loss to Glades Central. Despite their loss, the team had the best season in school history.

Senior Jarvis Williams holds his jersey after Riverdale's second-round playoff loss to Glades Central. Despite their loss, the team had the best season in school history.