In a rare six-way race for Escalon High School Homecoming King, Edgar Samano reigned supreme, taking the crown at halftime of Friday night’s varsity boys basketball game against Riverbank High School. Though the game went on the books as a loss (See story, photos in Sports, Page A8) the evening was a winning one for Samano, who was one of six candidates for the Homecoming honor. The son of Enrique and Hilda Samano, Edgar was escorted to center court at halftime by his parents, joining the other nominees and their parents.