Long live the kings and queens!
Homecoming is in full swing at both Langford Area and Britton-Hecla this week.
At festivities on Sunday, Langford Area crowned their 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Brynn Samson (daughter of Krissa and Stuart Samson) was named queen and Hunter Jensen, (son of Kelly and Bill Jensen) was crowned king.
Jace Rein, son of Samantha Rein and Tony Tilma, and Maddi Micko, daughter of Sandi and Aaron Micko, were crowned Britton-Hecla Homecoming king and queen Tuesday night during the traditional pep fest, complete with the annual burning of the B-H.
At Britton-Hecla, Homecoming is being celebrated with a “Decades” theme. Thursday evening will feature a Braves volleyball match against Redfield, giving fans an opportunity to get into the Homecoming spirit before Friday’s activities.
Friday will begin with the traditional Britton-Hecla Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m. Entries should line up on Fifth Street near Ninth Avenue by 12:45 p.m. The parade will travel south on Main Street to Vander Horck Avenue, west to 13th Avenue and then north before disbanding. Participants will sign a school release waiver as they pass Fifth Street and Main Avenue.
The Homecoming festivities will continue Friday evening when the Britton-Hecla football team hosts Great Plains Lutheran at 7 p.m.
Langford Area’s Homecoming Week, centered around the food-themed “Lions Eat the Competition” theme, will also reach its final days Thursday and Friday.
Thursday will feature Class Colors Day followed by an afternoon pep fest at the school. The final day of Homecoming activities will be Friday, with Lion Pride Day and the Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m.
Langford Area will wrap up its Homecoming celebration Friday evening with the 7 p.m. football game.
