“They show up, home or away, but definitely at home. Credit to the home communities for showing up and having our back every Friday night, making it a great place to play.”
– Former Head Coach Brandon Faircloth
Fans of PN-G sports, especially football, are well known for their strong allegiance to the school. Regardless of how far they have to travel, the communities of Port Neches and Groves, and school alumni from across the state and nation recognize and support the efforts and achievements of the athletes, students and faculty.
Large crowds have become synonymous with PN-G games. During the high school football playoffs, it’s common to see crowds of 20,000 to 30,000 dedicated Indian fans at a game. Record attendances include the all-time Texas high school record and national high school, single game record of 49,953 at Texas Stadium for the 1977 State Championship game against the Plano Wildcats. A record that is likely to never be broken as state championship games are now played in the same venue on the same day for several classifications.
The Indians also hold the top high school attendance records for the Houston Astrodome. The 1999 4A State Championship game drew a crowd of 39,000 with 34,000 PN-G fans filling half of the Dome. The remaining top five PN-G crowds in the Dome are 38,570; 35,439; 33,836; and 33,000.
PN-G fan loyalty and school spirit is second to no other high school in the nation.
