Week #12

James Martin vs Arlington

Texas

Welcome to the Michael Glaspie Athletic Complex, where 11,000 fans will gather under the lights for a high-stakes showdown between the James Martin Warriors and the Arlington Colts. First played in 2004, this crosstown rivalry has been a fixture on the Texas high school football calendar. The two teams have met 21 times since its inception, with Arlington holding a 15–6 advantage in the series and will be featured in the 22nd season as one of over 100 games in the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Last year, the Colts earned a 49–31 win, snapping Martin’s five-game winning streak in the rivalry. The history of this game shows as NFL All-Pro Myles Garrett (Browns) once suited up for James Martin in this rivalry. Arlington will look to keep momentum going, while Martin hopes to reclaim bragging rights in this fiercely contested matchup. 

On November 6th, expect hard-hitting football, a packed house, and the kind of Friday night atmosphere that makes Texas high school football legendary. 

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Chandler vs Hamilton

Arizona

Welcome to Jim Wall Stadium, home of the Chandler High School Wolves, as they take on the Hamilton Huskies in the highly anticipated “Battle for Arizona Avenue.” This fierce rivalry, part of the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series, features two schools located just four miles apart on Arizona Avenue. 

Hamilton leads the all-time series 16–11 and has won three of the last four matchups, including a dominant 56–14 victory last season. Prior to that, Chandler had claimed nine straight wins. This 28th meeting in the storied rivalry, which began in the late ’90s, promises to be another thrilling chapter. 

Hamilton enters the season ranked No. 5 in Arizona by MaxPreps, while Chandler sits at No. 15. With both teams in the preseason top 15, the stage is set for another intense showdown. 

Mark your calendars for _____, as 4,500 fans are expected to pack the stands in Chandler, Arizona. Will Chandler avenge last year’s loss, or will Hamilton continue its recent dominance? 

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San Benito vs Harlingen

Texas

Welcome to Bobby Morrow Stadium, home of San Benito High School, as the Greyhounds play host to the Harlingen High School Cardinals. The two teams have squared off 102 times before in the infamous “Battle of the Arroyo.” The 103rd meeting will be featured as one of over 100 games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

The Cardinals lead the all-time series 68-24-10, dating all the way back to 1923. However, San Benito has gained ground in recent years, going 14-9 since 2002, including a 22-14 victory last year. 

With a massive crowd of 12,000 expected, the atmosphere will be electric as both teams fight for bragging rights in this historic rivalry. 

Mark your calendars for November 7th, when these Texas schools face off and fans will be on the edge of their seats to see if Harlingen can avenge last year’s one-possession defeat, or if San Benito can make it three wins in a row. 

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Woodbridge vs Gar-Field

Virginia

Under the bright lights of A.T. Howard Stadium, the Woodbridge Vikings will host the Gar-Field Red Wolves in a historic rivalry that dates back to 1965. This Virginia battle is one of over 100 featured games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

The Vikings have controlled the series in recent years, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups against the Red Wolves. However, the Red Wolves are looking to bounce back this season, and to do that, they will have to contain young breakout star Marquece Sharpe. In his freshman season, the running back rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown against the Red Wolves, leading the Vikings to a 22–7 victory. 

Mark your calendar for November 7, as 3,000 fans will be on the edge of their seats, cheering on their respective teams in this Prince William County clash.

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