The Natchez High School mascot roughs up the players during the pep rally Friday afternoon at the high school. View photo »

Natchez High School sophomore Mike Britt, 16, shows off his dance skills before the start of the pep rally Friday afternoon at the high school. View photo »

Natchez High School cheerleaders make a tunnel as the varsity football team enters the gymnasium during the pep rally Friday afternoon at the high school. View photo »

Tyrese Butler, 10, a fourth grader at McLaurin Elementary School, dances to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during his performance with the MCL Steppers dance group at the Natchez High School pep rally Friday afternoon. View photo »