He’d traveled more than 4,150 miles to make this homecoming kick against North Central Conference rival Arsenal Tech.

Anderson (5-9) had a point to prove to itself against New Castle (2-12), and it showed with more than a dozen attacks and nearly 20 shots recorded in the first half.

About 180 students attended Thursday’s program, which was in the gymnasium and coincided with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. School administrators said a variety of cultural observances are planned throughout the school year, and each carries significance for the students’ overall educational experience.

AHS students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students