Sydney and Stephen’s love sprang from the classic, heartwarming high school romance. She was the cheer leader, he was the football player; they were destined from the start. Stephen first noticed Sydney under the Friday night lights, doing what she does best: bringin’ the energy! Stephen knew he had to make a move. Before lockdown sent students home for the school year in 2020, he inconspicuously introduced himself and asked Sydney for help on his homework. The two began chatting regularly during quarantine and hanging out together when allowed. As the time they spent together continued to strengthen their budding connection, they made things official under a summer sunset while sharing slushees! Forever the cheerleader, Sydney continued to support Stephen at every college rugby game. She invited her family to join her at one such game, even asking her brother, Mason, to bring his camera for sports photography. Little did she know, Stephen was planning a lovely proposal, and she was walking right into it all. Sydney (and Mason with his camera) watched a previously injured Stephen play from the side of the field. After winning his first match, Stephen dropped to the ground with another injury. Teammates surrounded him, and in a panic, Sydney ran onto the field! The crowd parted to reveal Stephen on his knee, ready to ask Sydney to be his for the rest of forever!