Photos: Roosevelt vs. Garfield

Roosevelt fans show their spirit in the first half, although the Garfield opened a 26-0 lead in the game.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Roosevelt’s Andrew Gallegos pitches to running back Francisco Valencia on an option play against Garfield in the first half.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Roosevelt quarterback Samuel Hernandez found very little running room in the first half, thanks in part to Garfield defenders Cleo Session, Jr. (7) and Miguel Preciado.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Garfield tight end Chris Alexander is brought down by Roosevelt linebacker Caesar Ramirez.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Garfield receiver Cleo Session Jr. hauls in a touchdown pass against Roosevelt safety Angel Sanabria.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Roosevelt safety Angel Sanabria intercepts a Garfield pass during a two-point conversion attempt in the first half  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Always a big draw, more than 15,000 football fans showed up for the annual East L.A. Classic between Garfield and Roosevelt on Nov. 7, 2014.