Week #7

Rockhurst vs Blue Springs

Missouri

Welcome to Dasta Stadium, the stage for one of Missouri’s most storied high school football rivalries—the Rockhurst Hawklets vs. the Blue Springs Wildcats. This highly anticipated showdown features two of the state’s most successful programs and will be highlighted in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Since 2004, these teams have squared off 29 times, with Rockhurst leading the series 18-11. Last season, Blue Springs snapped a four-game losing streak with a 30-13 win—their first victory in the series since 2020. Now, the Wildcats look to build on that momentum and close the gap. 

Both Rockhurst and Blue Springs boast deep football traditions, including multiple state championships and decades of gridiron excellence. Each season, their rivalry draws thousands of fans, and this year promises to be no different. 

Mark your calendars for October 3rd, as more than 5,000 fans are expected to fill the stands in Kansas City for this epic battle. Will Rockhurst reassert its dominance, or will Blue Springs make it back-to-back wins? 

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Mona Shores vs Muskegon

Michigan

Welcome to Sailor Stadium in Michigan, where 10,000 fans will pack the stands for one of the state’s most tradition-rich showdowns between the Mona Shores Sailors and the Muskegon Big Reds. First played in 1965, this rivalry has defined Friday nights along the lakeshore for nearly six decades and will be featured in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series, celebrating over 100 of the nation’s greatest high school football matchups. 

Across 44 total meetings, Muskegon holds a commanding 35–9 series lead, fueled by decades of powerhouse teams and deep playoff runs. But last season, Mona Shores turned the tide with a 42–27 victory, snapping a four-game losing streak and adding fresh intrigue to this year’s highly anticipated rematch. 

Circle October 3rd on your calendar as these two proud programs meet once again under the lights. Will Muskegon bounce back and extend its advantage, or will Mona Shores build on last year’s win? 

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Napa vs Vintage

California

Welcome to Napa Memorial Stadium, the home of the “Big Game” between the Vintage Crushers and the Napa Grizzlies. Located just north of San Francisco, this fierce rivalry has been a staple of California high school football since 1972 and will be showcased as one of over 100 games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Over the course of 52 matchups, the Grizzlies hold a 29-21-2 edge in the all-time series. However, momentum has shifted in recent years. Vintage has dominated, winning the last 11 straight, including a decisive 42-8 victory in 2024. Before the Crushers’ streak, Napa had strung together 11 wins of their own, proving how competitive and cyclical this rivalry has been. 

Mark your calendars for October 3rd, as 7,000 passionate fans are expected to fill the stands in anticipation. Will the Crushers extend their streak to a dozen straight, or can the Grizzlies flip the script and reclaim control in one of California’s most storied high school football matchups? 

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Mission Viejo vs Long Beach Poly

California

Welcome to Mission Viejo Stadium on the campus of Mission Viejo High School as the Diablos host the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits in their 11th all-time meeting. Located just south of Los Angeles, this high-powered rivalry showcases two of California’s most successful programs and will be featured as one of over 100 games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

This fierce matchup began in 2004, with Mission Viejo holding a 7-3 advantage in the series. The Diablos made a statement last year with a dominant 49-14 road win, extending their lead and seizing momentum in the rivalry. 

Both schools boast deep football traditions and elite alumni. Mission Viejo produced NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, while Long Beach Poly is known for wide receiver stars like JuJu Smith-Schuster and DeSean Jackson. 

Circle October 3rd on your calendar, as over 7,000 fans are expected to fill the stands for another electrifying showdown. Will Long Beach Poly close the gap and get revenge, or will Mission Viejo continue its reign? 

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Holy Cross vs Jesuit

Louisiana

Welcome to historic Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, where 16,000 fans will gather for one of the most iconic prep football rivalries in the nation “The Rivalry.” The Holy Cross Tigers and the Jesuit Blue Jays. First played in 1922, this legendary matchup stands as the 5th oldest continuously played high school football rivalry in the United States. Now in its 106th meeting, this year’s game will be featured in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series, spotlighting over 100 of the nation’s most tradition-rich games. 

Jesuit currently leads the all-time series 61–43–1, but Holy Cross took last year’s contest with a hard-fought 21–7 victory. At stake is more than pride—the winner claims the coveted Golden Football, a symbol of victory in a game that echoes across generations. 

Mark your calendars for October 3rd, when the Tigers and Blue Jays take the field once again. Will Holy Cross begin a new streak, or will Jesuit return to dominance? 

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Freedom vs Wrightstown

Wisconsin

Welcome to Freedom Irish Stadium, where the Wrightstown Tigers travel to face the Freedom Irish. This season’s matchup is one of over 100 featured games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

In a rivalry that began in 2011, the Freedom Irish hold a commanding lead in the series, 11–6. The 2024 matchup was an incredibly competitive game, with Freedom narrowly winning 28–24. The Tigers battled the entire game but couldn’t slow down the Irish rushing attack, which accounted for three touchdowns. Wrightstown will look to avenge their loss and shift the momentum of the series in this year’s contest. 

Mark your calendar for October 3, as 3,000 fans rush to their seats to witness another installment of this storied Wisconsin rivalry. 

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Geneva vs Batavia

Illinois

Welcome to Burgess Field outside of Chicago, Illinois, where the Geneva Vikings host the Batavia Bulldogs in another fierce chapter of the “Biggest Game of the Season” rivalry. This storied Illinois showdown dates back to 1912 and will be featured in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Geneva snapped Batavia’s dominant 14-game win streak last season with an emphatic 30-7 victory, taking a narrow 52-48 lead in the all-time series. The 101st meeting promises all the intensity and drama that has defined this heated rivalry for over a century. 

Batavia is hungry for redemption, while Geneva eyes back-to-back wins for the first time since 2009 and 2010. Pride, tradition, and bragging rights are on the line as these bitter rivals clash once again. 

Mark your calendars for October 13th, when over 3,000 fans will pack the stands, bringing unmatched energy to witness two proud programs battle for the title of winner of the biggest game of the season. 

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Detroit Catholic Central vs Brother Rice

Michigan

Welcome to Fr. Elmer Stadium, where the stage is set for a battle between the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks and the Brother Rice Warriors. In a historic rivalry that began in 1958, this year’s matchup is one of over 100 featured games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

These two programs have built one of the most storied traditions in Michigan high school football. The all-time series between them couldn’t be more evenly matched, as this year could break the current 30-30-1 tie. Last season’s matchup saw the Shamrocks defeat the Warriors 37-14 in a dominant performance. This season, Brother Rice will be looking to avenge last year’s loss and play spoiler on the road. 

Mark your calendar for October 5th, as over 6,000 fans rush to their seats for another epic installment of the “Original Boys Bowl.” 

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