Some students, like sophomore Tobias Bechdholt, thought the Baltimore Ravens would be at the Super Bowl this year. Now, Bechdholt predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will win, as they did in 2020.
“Me and my friend were shocked that the Ravens lost,” said Bechdholt, who plays football on the Birmingham Community Charter High School junior varsity team. “I hope the 49ers win but I honestly believe the Chiefs will be the winners.”
Students and staff are eagerly awaiting the 2024 Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 11 as the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, who played against each other in the 2020 Super Bowl, will face off. For the first time in NFL history, Super Bowl LVIII will be held at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Students have already started predicting who the winning team will be.
Although students and staff may not all agree on who will win the Super Bowl, history teacher Brenda Helfing believes the Kansas City Chiefs should not be the Super Bowl 2024 winners.
“I hope Kansas City doesn’t win because they have won it twice and I would like it to go to a team that hasn’t won in a while,” Helfing said.
Some people enjoy staying at home and focusing on the game themselves. Others look forward to Super Bowl celebrations and family traditions.
Senior Andrew Romero is excited to indulge in certain foods his family makes every Super Bowl, like carne asada. Romero was introduced to football through his family and is excited to throw a Super Bowl Sunday party.
“I’m planning on hosting a party at my place,” Romero said. “It’s special to me because I like football a lot and it brings my family together.”
Others like to tune in to the Super Bowl just to watch the halftime performance. With his My Way Las Vegas residency ending this past December, Usher left many fans speculating he would perform at this year’s Super Bowl.
Usher will headline this year’s halftime show and plans to release his ninth studio album “Coming Home” on Feb. 11. Usher performed with the Black Eyed Peas at the 2011 Super Bowl but has not officially announced who will guest star with him this year. Some speculations for who will make an appearance on stage with Usher include Ludacris and Alicia Keys. Last year’s performance by singer-songwriter Rihanna left senior Alejandra Iniguez looking forward to this year’s show.
“I’m really excited for halftime because last year it was so good,” said Iniguez, who is rooting for the San Francisco 49ers. “I have a feeling it will be great.”
