October 3, 2025/
2025 C-W Homecoming Royalty
King Luke Karras & Queen Lucy Moore
Luke is the son of Robin & Tony Karras;
Lucy is the daughter of Helen & Tyler Moore
Duke Nolan Clement & Duchess Madi Gelb
Nolan is the son of Becky & Doug Clement;
Madi is the daughter of Tracy & Chris Gelb
Returning King & Queen
Allyson Truelove & Ryan Richards
Allyson is the daughter of Chris Henricks & Dan Truelove;
Ryan is the son of Jennifer Baysinger & Wes Richards
Crown Bearers
Eva Shawver & Deklan Ledbetter
Eva is the daughter of Lindsay & Kirk Shawver;
Deklan is the son of Akasha & Darryn Ledbetter
—photo by Terri Cox | Staff Reporter & Photographer
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