Students, community members fill Rose to celebrate start of basketball seasons
Students filled the Rose Rowdie student section in Rose Arena Wednesday for the third annual Fright Night Halloween Bash.
“Let’s Go, Central” were heard throughout the arena as students were taught cheers and chants for the upcoming basketball season.
“I came because I wanted to see what it was like,” Warren freshman Kaitlyn McGill said. “I heard they were having contests and giveaways, and I really wanted a T-shirt.”
Students enjoyed free pizza and received T-shirts from the CMU Bookstore.
Fright Night kicked off with performances from the Central Michigan University cheerleading team, dance team and the women’s and men’s basketball teams.
Men’s basketball coach Ernie Zeigler told attendees he was happy they came to Fright Night and hopes they will show their support this season.
“We appreciate the turnout tonight,” Zeigler said. “This is the beginning, and we want to have this kind of fun and energy on the court this season.”
The teams showed what fans can expect in the upcoming season by participating in 3-point shooting and slam dunk competitions.
Area support
Students were not the only ones in attendance — Isabella County residents came to celebrate the start of the basketball season as well.
Weidman resident Julie Wernette said she came so her kids could have fun.
“It was something to do with the kids,” Wernette said. “It was a chance for them to have fun and dress up.”
Children attending received candy-filled bags and participated in a costume contest.
Women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara told the crowd that she hopes they will support both teams this season.
“We have some really good teams and I really hope people will continue to come out and show support to these teams,” Guevara said.
