Jesuit High School plays 1st football game under permanent lights [Video]

CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Jesuit High School has a rich tradition and on Friday it added to it as its football team played under permanent stadium lights for the first time in history.

“Just proud that we are able to have this moment,” said Athletic Director Hank Weinberger. “I am just at loss; I am just super proud all of the work put into this.”

A packed house against rival Rio Americano was a fitting occasion to unveil the permanent stadium lights.

“This is the first game under permanent stadium lights (for) Jesuit High School and also on American River Drive. Both us and Rio have been in existence since 1963, and this is the first game under permanent lights for this community,” said Weinberger.

In years past, the school used temporary ones for a few games, but would usually have to …