On Tuesday, four members of the Shenandoah Community continued an annual tradition to show support for the Shenandoah Valley football team.
Brian Rooney, of Shenandoah, began the tradition of painting a Devil's Football Helmet at the intersection of Main and Center Street in the borough almost 20 years ago.
The tradition didn't stop there when others began to spray paint the school's devil on the street in front of player's homes.
During the 2019 season, the football helmet was changed to a North Schuylkill Spartan helmet with the number 6 on to show support for injured Quarterback Jaden Leiby.
"There's really no other community out there that does something like this." said Rooney.
Plans got changed a little for the 2020 season since construction is taking place on Main Street, so the helmet was moved to Stadium Road near the intersection with West Centre Street.
Rooney along with Bill Moyer Sr., Bill Moyer Jr., and Derrick Donchak continued the tradition on Tuesday, all while the Blue Devils practiced on the hill behind them.
During breaks the players stood along the fence and watched as they finished the helmet and spray painted devils as a crosswalk across Stadium Road leading into the stadium.
"It's like a small family when it comes to football in our community. We just want to show our support to our team" said Bill Moyer Sr.
Photos and Story by J. Reed / Skook News
