Chico high schools battle for bragging rights at the Almond Bowl, the annual football game between the two high schools in Chico. The long-standing rivalry between Chico High and Pleasant Valley High will be reignited on Oct 24^th as they battle on the Chico State football field for citywide glory. This football game means a lot not only to the football players, but to all students, alumni, parents and family members! Those attending are in for a wild night as these rivals fight for bragging rights for the year to come.

Red and Gold vs. Blue and White

Whichever team you are rooting for, you have to make sure you show up ready to root for your team. Chico High’s colors are red and gold, while Pleasant Valley High’s colors are blue and white. Shopping at second hand stores before the big game can be an easy and inexpensive way to save money and dress head to toe in your spirited colors!

A great tip for using things you find at second hand stores is to make a themed headband from an old shirt. You can take a shirt or scarf the color of your team, cut it up into long strips, and tie that in your hair or around your head! You can also buy white clothing and use a tie dye kit to transform the shirt into the colors of your team. We often have props and costumes that could be used too. For instance, you can get cat ears and dress up as a panther. You could also get an ax, and dress up like a Viking! We often have shoe sales here at the Arc second hand stores, you could grab a pair of sneakers and paint them to match your team.

You Can Win a Car at the Almond Bowl

This year there is a raffle sponsored by Chico Nissan Hyundai, and you can enter for a chance to win a car! Tickets are available from any student athlete from either school, or you can check out this website to purchase tickets. The winner will be announced at half time. The tickets are $20 each, and shopping at second hand stores like Arc can save you money to be able to buy as many tickets as you need!

Shop the Arc Store in Chico for all your fan clothing and accessories

Whether you are a Panther or a Vikings fan, you need to look ready to rock. The Arc second hand stores have different sales everyday, and clothing is often on sale. There is an assorted amount of different colors, so finding something that matches your team should be easy! Check out the Arc Stores’ Facebook Page to see our daily deals, and don’t forget to print out a $5 coupon before you come, to save on a purchase of $15 or more. Make sure to stop by the Arc Store, Chico’s best second hand store, to discover how much you can save on all of your gear before you go root on your team.