Week #3

St. Rita. vs Mt. Carmel

Illinois

Doyle Stadium is hosting another historic classic in the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series as the Mt. Carmel Caravan face the St. Rita Mustangs for their 101st meeting. This matchup began in 1923 and has been controlled by the Caravan, leading the all-time series 66-33-1, including a dominant 38-7 victory in their last meeting. However, the Mustangs are hungry to close the gap in the “Battle for Chicago.” 

The Caravan have been no stranger to recent success, winning back-to-back 7A state championships and boasting a combined 27-1 record in their last two seasons. St. Rita will look to change the narrative of this series and return to their success from the 2021-2022 season when they made a 7A State Championship game appearance. 

The “Battle for Chicago” takes place on September 6th, 2024, and will be filled with 4,000 fans on the edge of their seats for this thrilling Chicago contest. 

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Abilene vs Abilene Cooper

Texas

The Abilene Eagles and Abilene Cooper Cougars face off in the Crosstown Showdown at Shotwell Stadium on September 6, 2024, as part of the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series. Since 1961, this iconic rivalry has seen 64 meetings, with Cooper leading the all-time series 36-26-1. However, Abilene dominated the last encounter, winning 26-7. 

With 12,000 fans expected, this game will be a spectacle of local pride and fierce competition. The Crosstown Showdown is more than a football game—it’s a cherished tradition that unites the community and showcases the best of high school sports. 

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Ellison vs Killeen

Texas

In the heart of Texas, anticipation reaches a fever pitch as the Ellison Eagles prepare to clash with the Killeen Kangaroos in the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series at Leo Buckley Stadium. With the series deadlocked at 10-10 over the last two decades, this matchup promises to be another hotly contested affair in the latest chapter of their fiercely competitive history. 

 Emotions are still raw from Killeen’s thrilling double-overtime victory of 34-28 in their last encounter, capped by Quarterback Roderick Norman’s unforgettable 10-yard touchdown in 2023. A crowd of 4,000 passionate fans will pack the stands, creating an electric atmosphere for what is sure to be an unforgettable night. 

 This rivalry is defined by its unpredictability, with momentum swinging back and forth over the years. Both teams are hungry for supremacy, and Friday night’s game will showcase their determination to claim local bragging rights. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, every play will be pivotal in determining the outcome. In Killeen, Friday nights are synonymous with heart-stopping football drama. 

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Lufkin vs Nacogdoches

Texas

In the heart of East Texas, anticipation mounts as the Lufkin Panthers gear up to face the Nacogdoches Dragons in the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series at Abe Martin Stadium on September 6th, 2024. Dating back to 1920, this historic rivalry has seen 104 meetings, with Lufkin holding a dominant 75-23-6 advantage in the series. 

Nacogdoches, determined to break their recent losing streak after a 47-28 defeat in their last encounter, enters the game with fervor amidst a packed stadium of 10,000 fervent fans. Despite their uphill battle, the Dragons have a history of upsetting the Panthers, demonstrated by their victories in 2013 and 2014. 

As the Friday night lights illuminate the field, East Texas braces for another thrilling chapter in this storied rivalry. After Lufkin’s strong opening drive in the game last season, Nacogdoches is determined to have a solid entrance into the first half. From the intensity on the field to the passion in the stands, this matchup promises gridiron drama and local pride in abundance. 

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Chisholm vs Hennessey

Oklahoma

In the heart of Oklahoma, the stage is set for an electrifying gridiron clash as the Chisholm Longhorns prepare to battle the Hennessey Eagles in the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series. Known locally as the “Battle of 81,” this matchup on September 6th, 2024, at Chisholm Football Stadium promises to be a spectacle. With previous years of hosting this Rivalry as the Homecoming game, the atmosphere will be charged with anticipation and rivalry spirit. 

 Hennessey leads the all-time series 12-6, but the Longhorns come into this game with newfound confidence after securing their first victory in the series since 2019. A raucous crowd of 4,000 fans expected to pack the stands, the stadium will be anything but calm.  

The history between these two teams is marked by intense competition and dramatic momentum swings. Traditionally, one team will go on a winning streak for a few years before the other flips the script, adding to the excitement of each encounter. As the sun sets and the lights illuminate the field on Friday night, both squads will leave it all on the gridiron in pursuit of local bragging rights. Fans from both communities eagerly await another chapter in this storied rivalry. 

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