By: Noa Tilley
Super Bowl LIX occurred on Sunday, February 9th at the Caesars Superdome in in New Orleans. The competing teams were the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles took an extraordinary lead very soon into the game. It was evident that defense played a significant role in the Eagles' victory. Due to the incredible defensive line, the Chiefs were unable to score any touchdowns for the first half of the game. By the end of the second quarter, Eagles fans were exhilarated. Hopes were high, as the Eagles were in a very good position to become NFL champions. The score by halftime was 24-0, Eagles.
Kendrick Lamar performed the halftime show. His performance and impactful narrative were praised for their powerful statements about race and societal issues. He was accompanied by performers Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, Serena Williams, and Mustard. Lamar's final song was one he teased, his iconic diss track about Drake, "Not Like Us."
The Eagles offense also had an incredible game. The offensive line did a phenomenal job protecting Jalen Hurts so he could work his magic. Hurts had an amazing performance, leading the Eagles to victory with 2 touchdown passes early in the game. Due to his superior work, Hurts was named the Super Bowl LIX MVP.
The Eagles won the Super Bowl, with the final score of 40-22!
Only 7 years earlier, the Eagles won their first Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl LII. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl in the past 2 years, and the Eagles wanted to prevent them from possessing the Super Bowl's first-ever three-peat (when a team wins 3 consecutive championships). In the 2023 Super Bowl, the Eagles appeared to be on track to win, but the Chiefs made a last-minute comeback. The final score of Super Bowl LVII was 38-35, with the Chiefs taking the win. This fueled encouragement for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, keen to end the Chief's winning streak and regain their victory.
Finally, the Eagles Super Bowl Parade is this Friday, February 14th. This means that the parade will coincide with Valentine's Day. Enjoy any celebrations, and be sure to tune in to celebrate the Eagles' remarkable feat!
