Lakota West Firebirds featured on ‘Today Show’

Lakota West football team, marching band, cheerleaders, mascots and more were featured on national television during The Today Show's Friday Morning Lights segment Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Lakota West football team, marching band, cheerleaders, mascots and more were featured on national television during The Today Show's Friday Morning Lights segment Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

As Lakota West High School’s football team continues its undefeated season, the players, cheerleaders, coaches and marching band were spotlighted Friday on the “Today Show” on NBC.

The “Today Show” has a weekly segment during the fall football season in which it highlights high school teams. The segment is called “Friday Morning Lights.” NBC takes nominations for appearances on the segment.