Plaquemines Parish, La. - In two of the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Isaac, there's a reason for people to cheer again.
The West St. John Rams went head to head with the South Plaquemines Hurricanes in a high school match-up that was so much more than a simple game.
"We're right here playing the game, right in front of a FEMA distribution center, so you know what's going on," says Coach Robert Valdez.
It wasn't just the first football game for the two teams -- it was also the first day back at school since Isaac.
For South Plaquemines, it was supposed to be a home game but they played as close to home as possible, the Belle Chasse High School field.
"It's been hard down there. When the hurricane came, it took everything. Everything flooded and I lost my home, but I'm ready for the game. I've been waiting for this day," says Curby Billot.
For the Hurricanes, player Curby Billiot says it's the players who lean on each other for support, knowing football will bring them together again.
When Isaac's floodwaters poured into their communities, several teammates and even the head coach took refuge at South Plaquemines High School.
"We were there for a couple of days in the gym. The school had power, so we were able to get in and put a few beds out. They've been roughing it for a while," says coach Cedric Figaro.
Still missing some of their key starters, the Hurricanes hit the field and the Rams showed no signs of backing down.
As both teams put points on the scoreboard, the players seemed proud not only to represent their home towns, but also to show their family and friends recovery can be a reality.
The final score: West St. John 36, South Plaquemines 22
