On Oct. 17, the Bishop Gorman football team honored its senior players during Senior Night at Fertitta Field, celebrating their dedication and contributions to the team over the years and leaving a lasting mark on the teams legacy.
Every season, during the final home game the football team honors its senior players by having the players walk onto the field with their family members. This special walk out takes place one hour before kick off and serves as tribute to the players’ dedication and hard work through their time on the team. It marks their last time playing on their home field where they gave their sweat and spirit.
Playing for Bishop Gorman has been a dream come true for the players, being able to build a brotherhood and make lasting memories with their team mates.
“Playing football here has been a dream of mine since I was 5, playing here doesn’t feel real. So it means a lot,” said John Silver ‘26.
This night was more than just a game, it is a celebration of hard work and brotherhood. A moment to honor memories on and off the field. For some players it felt like home from the moment they stepped into the locker room.
Defensive back and University of Hawaii commit Isaiah Nickles ‘26 said, “my favorite memory from my football career is the brother bond I made with each person on the team. Coming in my sophomore year as a transfer it was hard to get around people because I was new. But throughout the time the bond the team had is something that was a memory I will never forget.”
For many, this team had become a second family. The bonds they formed will stay with them long after this season. It is more than football, it is a lifelong friendship. As they played side by side, every moment, no matter how small, was cherished and never forgotten.
Captain and University of Oregon commit Jett Washington ‘26 said, “All the bus rides and traveling with the team when going to and from games and practices.”
This isn’t a goodbye. It is simply the beginning of a new journey, one that is built on the strength, courage, and unity that these seniors showed every time they took the field. “I want to be remembered as someone who strived everyday and believed in each person they encountered because I knew we all are equal,” said Nickles.
