You can expect to see just about anything in the two small sets of bleachers that comprise the student section for the No. 2-ranked Loyola boys soccer team.

Thursday afternoon's steady rain didn't deter the Dons' supporters from coming out in droves to watch the home team earn a huge 2-1 win over No. 1 Mount St. Joseph in a key Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference game.

They were decked out in blue and gold with paint on their faces and drums, vuvuzelas and the school flag in hand. In addition to the team's mascot, an armored knight, another student was sporting a kilt and working the bagpipes like a champ.

In unison, the enthusiastic and persistent group chanted and sang songs that -- fan for fan -- would have rivaled any effort you hear at a professional game overseas.

As for a backup, the football team usually makes an appearance at some point following practice to provide added support.

"We have a really nice environment where they're right on the field and just going crazy. It's great," said Loyola coach Lee Tschantret.