BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The energy was high at Bryan High School on Friday as students, cheerleaders and football players celebrated the start of a new season.

Students packed the gym in their best fan gear, chanting and cheering as they counted down the last few hours before Friday Night Lights.

Senior cheerleader Brooklyn McBride said the excitement has been building all summer."I'm very excited. I know that we had a rough season last year, but we're really excited. The team is looking really good, and we're just excited to be back on the field," McBride said.