WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WTVD) -- The battle for The Predator Trophy between Wake Forest and Wakefield took a back seat Friday night, as the community came together to honor Ericka Lucas , the wife of Wake Forest High coach Reggie Lucas, who died this week following a shooting in August .

Wake Forest players honored Lucas by wearing blue ribbons with her initials on their helmets, while coaches sported blue ribbons on their shirts. Prior to the opening kickoff, a moment of silence was held, with donations collected before and during the game to support the Lucas family.

"Just seeing that Wakefield is supporting Wake Forest during this is phenomenal," said Rhonda Alderman, a longtime friend and former colleague of Lucas's.

Alderman and Lucas met in 2004.

"We've been with them for so long

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